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- JOB INFORMATION
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Wastewater Plant Operator positions carry out plant control processes using both computer and manual controls; operate mechanical equipment such as pumps, valves, filters, screens, and boilers; calibrate and maintain monitoring instrumentation; perform minor maintenance and repair; keep accurate logs, records, and documentation; perform chemical and biological analyses; keep plant clean, orderly, and safe; report malfunctioning equipment; provide facility tours; train new employees on the facility’s standard operating procedures; drive pick-up trucks and other vehicles; operate forklifts, utility carts, and small tractors; and perform other duties as assigned.NOTES:
- Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
- Wastewater Plant Operator employees may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, unusual shifts, standby, and overtime (scheduled, unscheduled, and emergency) on a frequent basis for which they may receive 5% additional pay.
- This job typically requires the performance of physically demanding tasks. Wastewater Plant Operator employees must be able to stoop, twist, turn, bend, squat, sit, and stand for long periods of time; lift items weighing up to 50 pounds; climb to heights of 25 feet; and enter chlorine environments.
- Wastewater Plant Operator employees will be required to perform work that may involve exposure to all weather conditions typical of the outside environment; hazardous chemicals; electrical and mechanical hazards; respiratory hazards; noise hazards; eye/face hazards; uneven terrain/walking hazards; blood-borne pathogen biohazards; and water/wastewater substances such as scum, screenings, grit, and/or sludge.
- Work uniforms and laundering of the uniforms are provided by the City for each operator along with other safety equipment that may be required.
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- MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
CERTIFICATION: A valid Grade II or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE:- Three years of increasingly responsible experience working in the operation and/or maintenance of a wastewater treatment facility.
- Completed college-level course work in Water and/or Wastewater Technology.
- Experience working with an Emerson Distributed Control System (DCS) or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System.
- Computer skills to include word processing and spreadsheet programs.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):- Proof of a valid Grade II or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue – Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.
- SCREENING PROCESS
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Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
- SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes that are applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, which may include a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All of these processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test for alcohol or illegal drugs, including marijuana, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may be cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.
Rev. 2 – May 12, 2023 (New Recruitment Date)
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City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits.
Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City’s Police Academy, will participate in the City’s Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System (SDCERS).
Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations.Flexible Benefits Plan Options for Employees Represented by Local 127 or review the Benefits Summary for Local 127 Employees.
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I understand that failure to respond to the following questions in the spaces provided may result in the rejection of my application. In addition, I may miss out on employment opportunities. Résumés are NOT reviewed for assessing the minimum requirements.- Yes
- No
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I understand that the responses I provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system and that if I am successful in this initial screening process, my application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met.- Yes
- No
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Are you currently working for the City of San Diego as a government/municipal employee?- Yes
- No
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Have you previously worked for the City of San Diego as a government/municipal employee?- Yes
- No
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If you have previously worked or are currently working for the City of San Diego, please enter your PERNR.06
The minimum age for this job is 18, unless you are 17 and a high school graduate. Do you meet the minimum age requirements for this job?- Yes
- No
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How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?- City of San Diego Employment Information Center
- City Employee Association
- Government Jobs.com
- Community Organization
- Job Fair/Recruiter
- Handshake
- Indeed
- Glassdoor
- Jobs2Careers
- ZipRecruiter
- Diversityjobs.com
- Monster.com
- Brown & Caldwell Water Jobs (BCWaterJobs)(Specific to Water related jobs)
- American Water Works Association (AWWA)
- San Diego Union-Tribune
- Voice and Viewpoint
- San Diego Asian Journal
- Television/Radio
- Other
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If you selected Other in question #7, please specify.09
Do you possess a valid Grade II or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board? NOTE: Attach proof of certification to your application.- Yes
- No
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List any water, wastewater, or other related certificates which you possess. Indicate the date obtained, the expiration date, and agency from which you obtained the certificate. If you do not have any certifications, write “None.”11
How many years of experience do you have working in the operation and/or maintenance of a wastewater treatment facility?- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
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Describe your experience working at a wastewater treatment facility. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this area, write “None.”13
Have you completed any college-level course work in mathematics, sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology), wastewater or water treatment? NOTE: Attach transcripts to your application.- Yes
- No
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Specify the college-level course work you have completed in mathematics, sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology), wastewater, or water treatment. Indicate the course title, number of units, school name, and date the course was completed. If you do not have any course work in these areas, write “None.”15
Describe any experience you have working with large volumes of chemicals in tanks or containers (e.g., monitoring use and/or taking delivery). Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this area, write “None.”16
Do you have experience working on pumps, motors, and other related equipment used in an industrial setting or wastewater/water treatment processes?- Yes
- No
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Describe your experience working on pumps, motors, and other related equipment used in an industrial setting or wastewater/water treatment processes. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this area, write “None.”18
List the computer programs with which you are familiar and indicate your experience level (e.g., limited, moderate, extensive). If you do not have any experience in this area, write “None.”19
Describe your experience with computer automation programs such as SCADA or Distributed Control System (DCS). Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this area, write “None.”20
I understand that this position may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, unusual shifts, standby, and overtime (scheduled, unscheduled, and emergency) on a frequent basis.- Yes
- No
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I understand that I am required to submit the following documents at the time of application, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements: Proof of certification. If you are unable to attach, refer to the “Required Documents” section of the job posting for instructions.- Yes
- No
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