WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO QUALIFY
Water Distribution Operator Trainee: A combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to one year as a Maintenance Worker I.
Water Distribution Operator I: A combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to 18 months of related maintenance experience or one year of experience as a Water Distribution Operator Trainee, and possession of a valid California Water Resources Control Board Grade D1 Water Distribution Operator certificate. Formal training in the following areas is highly desirable: confined space hazard prevention, asbestos safe handling and disposal, traffic safety control and flagging.
Water Distribution Operator II: A combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to 18 months of related maintenance experience or one year of experience as a Water Distribution Operator I, and possession of a valid California Water Resources Control Board Grade D2 Water Distribution Operator certificate. Formal training in the following areas is highly desirable: confined space hazard prevention, asbestos safe handling and disposal, traffic safety control and flagging.
Water Distribution Operator III: Possession of a valid California Water Resources Control Board Grade D3 Water Distribution Operator certificate.
Formal training in the following areas is highly desirable: confined space hazard prevention, asbestos safe handling and disposal, traffic safety control and flagging.
License / Certificates:
Water Distribution Operator Trainee:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license is required upon employment. Within 6 months of employment, incumbent is required to obtain and thereafter maintain, the following licenses:
California Class A driver license with the following endorsements/restrictions: Auto Transmission and Air Brakes Restrictions – No Endorsement. (Pursuant to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, drug testing is required.)
A pre-employment medical examination is required before appointment is made.
Water Distribution Operator I/II/III
Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license is required. Within 6 months of employment, incumbent is required to obtain and, thereafter, maintain a valid California Class A license with Auto Transmission and Air Brakes Restrictions – No Endorsement. (Department of Transportation (DOT), drug testing is required.)
Water Distribution Operator I: Possession of a valid California Water Resources Control Board Grade D1 Water Distribution Operator certificate.
Water Distribution Operator II: Possession of a valid California Water Resources Control Board Grade D2 Water Distribution Operator certificate.
Water Distribution Operator III: Possession of a valid California Water Resources Control Board Grade D3 Water Distribution Operator certificate.
YOUR APPLICATION
Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs. It is important that your City job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire, may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Thursday, September 28, 2023, 5:30 pm
APPLICATION REVIEW:
All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.
INTERVIEW DATES AND INFORMATION:
A select number of candidates will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process that is tentatively scheduled for Week of Monday, October 9, 2023 . Select candidates will be notified of specifics after the filing deadline. Please note, given the current COVID-19 situation, initial panel interviews may be conducted via video teleconference. Selected applicants will be notified of specifics at the appropriate time.
The department selection interviews are tentatively scheduled for Week of Monday, October 23, 2023 . Candidates selected to move forward will be notified.
The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: [email protected].
Employment Information:
Right to Work: Before employment, candidates must submit documentation verifying legal right to work in the United States.
Background Check: A pre-employment verification of background, references, and medical examination will be conducted. A drug screening may be required for some positions. Applicants for positions using City vehicles will be required to submit a DMV report.
Probationary Period: Twelve months
Deferred Compensation: $442 per year will be matched in a Section 457 Plan.
Medical/Dental Insurance: Up to $691 monthly toward a selection of plans. Medical and dental insurance is effective the first of the second month after date of hire.
Vision Insurance: City paid coverage provided for employees and their dependents. Vision insurance is effective the first of the second month after date of hire.
Optional Benefits: $469 monthly, which may be applied toward medical insurance premiums. Cash-out option is not available.
Life Insurance: City paid term life insurance equal to the employee’s annual salary, and dependent life insurance of $2,000 per dependent.
Disability Insurance: City paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Retirement:
Tier I – 2% @ 55/Single Highest Year of Compensation for Classic CalPERS members who worked for the City prior to December 31, 2012 and are returning to City employment. Employees make a 7% member contribution, and may be subject to compensation limits per Section 401(a)(17) of the IRC.
Tier II – 2% @ 60/3-Year Final Compensation Period for Classic CalPERS members with less than a six-month break in service from another CalPERS or CalPERS’-reciprocal agency. Employees make a 7% member contribution, and may be subject to compensation limits per Section 401(a)(17) of the IRC.
Tier III – 2% at 62/3-Year Final Compensation Period for New CalPERS members. Employees make a 6.25% member contribution, and are subject to compensation limits per Government Code Section 7522.10. Additional details regarding the City’s retirement plan will be provided to candidates during the job offer process.
Social Security: CalPERS members do not participate in Social Security retirement so there is no payroll deduction. Receiving a CalPERS benefit may affect your Social Security upon retirement. For further information contact a Social Security office or ww.socialsecurity.gov/form1945
Medicare: Employees participate only in the Medicare portion of Social Security. There is a 1.45% payroll deduction for this benefit.
Annual Leave: 3 weeks per year, increasing to 5 weeks after 15 years service, for vacation and sick leave. Employees may use vacation after successful completion of probation.
Personal Leave: 27 hours per calendar year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Winter Holiday Break: 18 hours of Winter Holiday time. City Hall closure December 25th to January 1st.
Tuition Reimbursement: $2,500 per year for tuition and books for courses taken at accredited institution and after completion of probationary period.
Student Loan Forgiveness: The City currently qualifies as an eligible employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Direct Deposit: Paychecks are automatically deposited to employee accounts.
Flexible Workweek: A 9/80 workweek is available for some positions
Wellness Program: A comprehensive program is available, including on-site gym, exercise classes, downtown/beach-walking routes, weight loss, and tips on nutrition and healthy lifestyle.
Professional Development: The City of Ventura is a LinkedIn Learning organization. LinkedIn Learning online classes are available with a library of more than 13,000 courses taught by real-world experts. Users can download certificates and customize learning paths that match their roles and competencies.
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