Treatment Plant Operator IV (Special Districts)*

San Bernardino County; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in the Special Districts Department of San Bernardino County as a Treatment Plant Operator IV. In this vital role, you will oversee the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while optimizing treatment processes. Your expertise will be essential in maintaining water quality and providing safe water distribution across the region. Enjoy an excellent benefits package, including health coverage, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to your community while advancing your career in public service.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Generous Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Retirement Medical Trust Fund

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid CA Class C driver license.
• Two years of experience in wastewater treatment facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise wastewater treatment facilities to ensure compliance with permits.
• Optimize treatment processes for regulatory compliance.

Skills

Wastewater Treatment Operations

Supervisory Skills

Technical Report Writing

Regulatory Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification as Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade IV

Tools

SCADA Software

Job description

THIS IS A SPECIAL DISTRICTS POSITION

San Bernardino County’s Special Districts Department - Water and Sanitation Division is recruiting for Treatment Plant Operators IV who are responsible for the safe and economical operation, maintenance, and supervision of water distribution, water treatment, wastewater collection, and wastewater treatment facilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising the operation of wastewater treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater in compliance with discharge permits.
• Coordinating and assisting with preventive and corrective maintenance projects across all water/wastewater systems throughout the County.
• Optimizing water/wastewater treatment processes to ensure continuous regulatory compliance and maintain water quality objectives.
• Writing technical reports and operational instructions for process equipment and systems and providing necessary documentation to the State Regulatory Board as required.
• Utilizing a SCADA computer program to monitor and control water and wastewater treatment operations effectively.

Some positions may be designated as the Chief Plant Operator for the CA-SWRCB, ensuring compliance with Water and Sanitation Division requirements. Employees in this role may receive an additional 7.5% differential hourly compensation while performing these duties per the MOU.

These positions are assigned to Special Districts only, with the current assignment based in Devore, CA (San Bernardino area). Work sites are located throughout the County, including high/low deserts, mountains, and valleys. An official vehicle is provided at the reporting location for use during work hours and on-call duty when traveling within and between sites.

Official Title: Treatment Plant Operator IV (Special Districts). For more detailed information, refer to the job description.

Excellent Benefits Package! Coming from the private sector? Join our County team today and enjoy all the benefits that come with public employment!

Health Benefits:

• Medical and Dental: family coverage
• Vision: employee coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible spending account (FSA) pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

Paid Time Off:

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect attendance leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)

Retirement:

• Generous Pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Retirement Medical Trust Fund

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Health and Physical: Persons seeking appointment to this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties established by the San Bernardino County Special Districts Department.

Certification: Current Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade IV, issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). Must maintain and keep Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade IV or be terminated.

Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid CA driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance is required at time of appointment and must be produced and maintained throughout employment.

Assignment: Incumbents are required to be available on-call evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed; employees on call must respond by phone within thirty (30) minutes. Sites/locations encompass the mountains, the deserts, and the valleys; employees may be assigned to one region, but are expected to work any site located throughout the County, to meet the Department's needs.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Must possess certification, experience, and license requirements as listed below:

Certification: Current Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade IV, issued by the CA State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). Copy of required certificate must be attached to the application.

Experience: Two (2) years of recent experience (within the last 5 years) in the operation, maintenance, and repair of a Wastewater Treatment facility.

License: Must possess a valid CA Class C (or higher) driver license.

NOTE: Ensure the work experience section of your application clearly details qualifying experience in water/wastewater activities, including records, logs, and visual diagrams, as well as supervisory/lead experience. The ideal candidate will have experience supervising Water/Wastewater Plant Operators and hold a CA Class A or B driver’s license with a tanker endorsement. They should also possess a T1 or higher or a D1 or higher certification.

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Applications will be accepted until further notice; recruitment may close at any time once sufficient applications are received. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application, as well as the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. In the event of a large number of qualified candidates, a written examination may be conducted.

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To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

Applications will be accepted and processed until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. This recruitment may close without further notice; interested candidates should apply as soon as possible.

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EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

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