Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III (Special Districts)*



Job Details

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III (Special Districts)*
Employer

County of San Bernardino

Salary

$49,712.00 - $65,187.20 Annually

Location

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

18-46173-01

Department

Special Districts

Opening Date

04/21/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

The Job

Salary Increases expected in September of 2018 (2%), and September of 2019 (2%).

THIS IS A SPECIAL DISTRICTS POSITION ONLY

San Bernardino County has reciprocity with CalPERS and other California '37 Act counties.
Excellent Benefits Package includes retirement, health, vacation, certification differentials, & much more!

 

San Bernardino County's Special Districts Department's Water and Sanitation Division is recruiting for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators III who are responsible for the safe and economical operation and maintenance of water distribution, water treatment, wastewater collection and wastewater treatment facilities. Duties consist of operating wastewater treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater to meet discharge permits; coordinating and assisting with preventive and corrective maintenance projects on water/wastewater systems throughout the County; and optimizing water/wastewater treatment system's processes to ensure regulatory compliance and water quality are maintained at all times. 

These positions are assigned to Special Districts only; work sites are located throughout the County, including high/low deserts, mountains, and valleys.  At some of the smaller wastewater plants, this position may include responsibility as the Chief Plant Operator, with an additional 5% hourly compensation while performing these duties.

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

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: 
   A) Additional compensation may be available for employees possessing certifications at a higher level than required for the assigned site, and/or for specialized industry-specific certifications.  
   B) Must obtain a State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Distribution Operator Grade D1 certification within 12 months or 2 consecutive test cycles, from date of employment; failure to do so may result in return to former classification or termination.
   C) Must obtain a SWRCB Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade III within 18 months of employment; failure to do so may result in return to former classification or termination.

License: Must obtain and maintain a CA Class A unrestricted driver license with tanker endorsement within 18 months of employment, 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.

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

Minimum Requirements

Must meet all of the following:

Certification:  Current Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade II, issued by the CA State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).
   -AND-
Experience: Two (2) years of recent experience (within the last 5 years) as an operator in a Wastewater Treatment plant.
             Substitution: Possession of  SWRCB Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade III
              certification with one (1) year of above experience is acceptable.
   -AND-
License: Must possess a valid CA Class C or higher driver license.
 
Copy of required certificate must be attached to the application.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidates will have lead worker experience with other Water Plant Operators, as well as a CA class A driver license, in addition to possession of the SWRCB Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade III certification, SWRCB D2 Water Distribution certification, SWRCB T2 Water Treatment certification, California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Collection System Grade 2 certification, and San Bernardino County Back Flow certification, along with experience using SCADA computer program.
 

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application, as well as the information provided as a response to 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.

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.


Click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.
 

Water and Sanitation MOU

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits*, please click here.

A summary of benefits is provided below. Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at Employee Benefits and Services Division.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

01
Qualifying Employer: Provide the name of the Employer where you acquired your qualifying experience. Be sure this employer is listed in your work history and is fully detailed with your responsibilities.
02
Work Availability: This position is required to work weekends and holidays, to provide coverage as needed. Indicate your willingness and availability to work weekends and holidays. Note that not being available will remove you from this process.
  • Yes, I am willing and available to work weekends and holidays.
  • No, I am not willing or available to work weekends and holidays.
03
California Driver License: Indicate the CA driver license you currently possess.
  • Class A
  • Class B
  • Class C
  • None of the above.
04
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification: Check the valid CA State Water Resource Control Board (SWRBC) Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificates you possess.
  • Grade I
  • Grade II
  • Grade III
  • Grade IV
  • Grade V
  • Other (include in Certificates section of Application)
  • None of the above.
05
Water Distribution Operator Certification: Check the valid CA SWRCB or Department of Public Health Services (CDPH) Water Distribution Operator Certification Grade that you possess.
  • D1
  • D2
  • D3
  • D4
  • D5
  • Other (include in Certificates section of Application)
  • None of the above.
06
Water Treatment Operator Certificate Level: Check the valid CA SWRCB or CDPH Water Treatment Operator Grade Certifications that you possess.
  • T1
  • T2
  • T3
  • T4
  • T5
  • Other (include in Certificates section of Application)
  • None of the above.
07
California Water Environmental Association (CWEA) Collection System Maintenance Certificate: Check the valid CWEA Collection System Maintenance Certification Grade that you possess.
  • Grade 1
  • Grade 2
  • Grade 3
  • Grade 4
  • Other (include in Certificates section of Application)
  • None of the above.
08
Do you possess a San Bernardino County Back Flow certification? (Include in Certificates section of Application.)
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
County of San Bernardino
Address
157 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor

San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
Phone
(909) 387-8304
TTY Users: 711

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