Wastewater Plant Operator III-26706909

County of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

County of San Diego Wastewater Management seeks a Wastewater Plant Operator III to operate and maintain five treatment plants and multiple pump stations across the County.

Candidates must hold a Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate and have two years of experience as a Plant Operator II. The role includes providing training and leadership to junior staff and may supervise in the supervisor's absence.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate.
• Two (2) years of experience at the level equivalent to a Wastewater Plant Operator II.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain five wastewater treatment plants and various sewer pump stations.
• Provide technical guidance, training and leadership to lower-class operators; may supervise in the absence of the supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Technical guidance

Training

Education

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade III certificate

Job description

Announcing an Exciting Career Opportunity

County of San Diego-Department of Public Works - Wastewater

Wastewater Plant Operator III

Annual base salary of $105,185.60

Future Salary Increase

** June 2027 - 3.83% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 0.83% Market Adjustment)

Job Overview

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding career or advancement opportunity and development of your current career? The County is seeking qualified individuals that can bring innovative ideas and strong work ethics to support continual advancements within the Wastewater Management group of the Department of Public Works. The Wastewater Plant Operator III (WPO III) position will have the opportunity to operate and maintain each of the (5) Wastewater Treatment Plants and various sewer pump stations located throughout the County. WPO III's use equipment and machinery such as: pumps, valves, electric motors, motor control centers, screening devices, flow meters, trickling filters, activated sludge process, aerobic digesters, sludge drying beds, effluent percolation beds, and spray irrigation systems to recognize unusual, inefficient, or dangerous operating conditions and take appropriate action.

Employees in the Wastewater Plant Operator III job class provide technical guidance, training and leadership to lower class wastewater operators, and may supervise in the absence of the supervisor. Incumbents must possess a Grade III Waste Treatment Plant Operator certificate and may be assigned responsibility for a geographical district.

Please read the Wastewater Plant Operator III job description for more information.

Hiring Process and Timeline

• Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
• If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a current Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade III certificate, AND, two (2) years of experience at the level equivalent to a Wastewater Plant Operator II with the County of San Diego or another equivalent agency.

Blind Applicant Screening

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The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Conditions of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Evaluation

The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.

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