THE POSITION
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year. The department may choose to fill these vacancies at the I, II, or III level, depending on the qualifications of the candidate pool.
The City of Vallejo is seeking candidates for one Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee I/II position, as collaborative members of the City’s Water Department. The Department can choose to fill these vacancies at either the I or II level, depending on the qualifications of the candidate pool.
The ideal Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee I/II will be able to learn and perform a variety of basic to moderate routine tasks required in the operation and maintenance of the City’s water treatment and distribution facilities.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee II – This is the second trainee level classification in the Water Treatment Plant Operator series. This is an intermediate level classification, with incumbents having some directly related experience and having successfully obtained their Grade T2 Water Treatment Plant Operator certification; representing the second level of a progressive classification series designed to prepare an incumbent over the course of twenty-four (24) months from date of advancement into this classification, to qualify as a journey-level shift operator, certified by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) as a Grade T3 Water Treatment Plant Operator. Within twenty-four (24) months of the date of advancement into this classification, incumbents are expected to have obtained the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to qualify for advancement into the classification of Water Treatment Plant Operator. Employees in this class normally have some directly related work experience and are not yet prepared to perform the full range of work assigned to the journey-level classification of Water Treatment Plant Operator. Incumbents continue to receive training and close supervision and are expected to apply acquired job skills to complete tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Judgment is exercised within defined guidelines and procedures to determine appropriate action. This classification is distinguished from the Water Treatment Plant Operator class, in that the latter is the journey level position responsible for independently performing the full range of shift operator duties and maintenance involved in the City’s drinking water treatment plant, transmission, distribution systems, and appurtenances.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee II
Receives lead direction from Water Treatment Plant Operators and Senior Water Treatment Plant Operators, and immediate supervision from Water Treatment Plant Supervisors and other supervisory or management staff.
THE CITY OF VALLEJO
The City of Vallejo is located in Solano County and has a population of approximately 121,000 residents. Vallejo is a rapidly changing, highly diverse community located midway between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento. It is a friendly, active waterfront community that attracts innovative, hardworking people and takes great pride in its 148-year history and maritime heritage. Residents of Vallejo are situated to take advantage of the best of what the area has to offer. Golf, museums, performing arts, boutique shopping, brewpubs and a wide selection of restaurants are all available in Vallejo. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Vallejo’s delightful historical downtown area, weekly downtown farmer’s market, and beautifully restored Victorian homes and business facades. Vallejo is also home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, one of America’s only combination wildlife, oceanarium and theme parks.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Vallejo Water Department is a dynamic organization engaged in growth and positive change for the benefit of our customers and community. The Department provides potable water to 121,000 customers through a highly complex system including multiple raw water sources, three treatment plants, a Sludge Dewatering Facility, 600 miles of distribution pipes, 8 pressure zones, 27 pump stations, and 37,000 service connections. Vallejo Water is a Treatment-5/Distribution-5 system.
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee II
– Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
A minimum of twelve (12) months of experience within the classification of Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee I with the City of Vallejo or two (2) years’ experience performing duties similar to those of a Water Treatment Plant Operator II with a valid T2 license.
Education:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
Successful completion of relevant courses required in order to obtain Grade T2 certification from the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).
License or Certificate:
Possession of, and ability to maintain, a valid driver’s license.
Possession of, and ability to maintain, a Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade T2 Certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). Failure to maintain appropriate certification throughout employment for this classification will result in termination of employment.
The ability to obtain the Grade T3 Water Treatment Plant Operator certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) within twenty-four (24) months of the date of hire is required. Once hired into this classification, failure to obtain the Grade T3 certification within 24 months will result in termination of employment.
Possession of, and ability to maintain, current and valid certifications for Hazardous Materials Technician, Confined Space Entry, CPR/First Aid, and Fork Lift Safety.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE I/II
Pursuant to California Government Code, Title 1 Division 4, Chapter 8, Section 3100 “all public employees have been declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.”
Must be medically approved for wearing a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), and maintain facial hair at all times as required to not interfere with wearing respiratory protection equipment.
Must maintain the ability to perform required duties while wearing SCBA.
Must be able to work safely while wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Work on an unscheduled basis for emergency situations; must be willing to work any day and any shift within a 24-hour period as assigned, including rotations, holidays, weekends and overtime as needed.
Must be able to pass a stringent background check to enter the Travis Air Force Base Water facility.
*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with City of Vallejo. For continued employment with City of Vallejo, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Working Conditions/Physical Characteristics:
Incumbents must be able to perform physical tasks which may include prolonged sitting, standing walking, reaching, twisting, turning, pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine motor coordination when using a computer keyboard or mobile data terminal. Near vision is required when writing reports and other documents, and far vision is required when in the field. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The need to lift, carry and push tools and supplies weighing up to 55 pounds is also required. The job duties will expose the employee to the outdoors, confined spaces, elevated structures, chemicals, biohazards, high voltage and electronic equipment. This may include exposure to inclement weather conditions, machinery noise, fumes, dust, and air contaminants. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.
The Recruitment & Selection Process
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The City reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to those determined to be best qualified based upon all requested application materials, including training and experience, current resume, and responses to supplemental questions.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The City of Vallejo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, assessment or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department to request an accommodation. Please contact Sukari Dixon at (707) 648-4398 or send an email to: [email protected] no later than Friday, May 12, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
PRIOR TO HIRE
The selected candidate will be required to: 1) Submit to reference checks 2) Submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment background check, including fingerprint check. 3) Successfully complete a job-related pre-placement medical exam. 4) Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States.
Disaster Service Workers – All City of Vallejo (“City”) employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (“DSW”) by state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all DSW-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Veteran’s Preference – Veteran’s preference points will be applied in accordance with Civil Service Rule 24. A copy of the DD 214 form must be filed at time of application.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – The City of Vallejo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Vallejo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Note: The provisions in this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
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