WATER AND SEWAGE PLANT SUPERVISOR

State of California; California; On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California’s Salt Point State Park in Sonoma County seeks a Water and Sewage Plant Supervisor to manage the operation, maintenance, and administration of district water treatment and wastewater systems. A T2 Water Treatment License or higher is required, and a valid Class C driver's license is essential.

The position reports to the Park Maintenance Chief III and works Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, on-site at Salt Point.

Qualifications

• A T2 Water Treatment License or higher is required.
• Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license is required.
• Background investigation via Live Scan will be conducted prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Manage operation, maintenance, and administration of water treatment plants and wastewater systems.
• Act as Chief Plant Operator for assigned sites within the district.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.

Skills

Water treatment knowledge

License - T2 Water Treatment Operator

Driver's license

Background investigation

Job description

Job Posting:WATER AND SEWAGE PLANT SUPERVISOR

Department of Parks & Recreation

JC-533793 -

JC-533793 - WATER AND SEWAGE PLANT SUPERVISOR
WATER AND SEWAGE PLANT SUPERVISOR

$6,088.00 - $8,477.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/23/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

WATER AND SEWAGE PLANT SUPERVISOR / SONOMA MENDOCINO DISTRICT / SALT POINT STATE PARK / SONOMA COUNTY

This classification is subject to the Post and Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer change in class, reinstatement, re-employment, and training and development assignment candidates will be accepted for this position but consistent with the MOU/Bargaining Agreement BU12/13 contract cannot be acted upon unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.

The reporting location for this position is the Salt Point State Park at 25050 CA Highway 1, Jenner, CA 95450. This position will work under the general direction of the Park Maintenance Chief III.

The Water and Sewage Plant Supervisor is responsible for all phases of the operation, maintenance, and administration of the water treatment plants and wastewater systems at Salt Point, Fisk Mill, Goat Rock, Stump Beach, Reef Campground and Wrights Ranch or as directed throughout the district. A T-2 Water Treatment License or higher is required for this position. This position will act as the Chief Plant Operator for assigned public water treatment plants. The working schedule is Monday-Friday from 7:00AM - 3:30PM.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license is required. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.

The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

This position is designated as not telework eligible.

State housing is required. For further information about this position please contact Monte Rowanat [phone] or at [e-mail].

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

Effective July 1,2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit.

Thesalary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please click here.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Must work in inclement weather, uneven ground, long hours and call outs as systems require. Knowledge of computer technology.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• WATER AND SEWAGE PLANT SUPERVISOR

WATER AND SEWAGE PLANT SUPERVISOR $6,088.00 - $8,477.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

In Office

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Work Week:

Monday through Friday

Department Information

The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) T2 Water Treatment Operator License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) 599.961 , this is a sensitive position, and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing. It should be noted that testing is not mandatory, but is allowed to be conducted only if and when there is a determination of reasonable suspicion as defined in CCR 599.962 .

This position requires possession of a T2 Water Treatment Operator License.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.).

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

Eligibility Information

To be appointed you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

• List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for Water and Sewage Plant Supervisor. Click Here for more information on how to apply for the exam. NOTE: Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this exam.
• Transfer Eligibility – Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
• Reinstatement Eligibility – Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).

In some special circumstances, candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position, but who do not have one of the types of eligibility listed above, may be hired. However, this is rare, and the preferred method of appointment is through eligibility as described above.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.