The Oxnard Wastewater Treatment Plant is staffed 24/7, 365 days per year, including weekends. The Operations group works a 5/40 schedule. Individuals may be assigned to any of the following shifts: Day- 7:30 am to 3:30 pm; Swing- 3:30 pm to 11:30 pm; or Grave- 11:30 pm to 7:30 am. Days off may not necessarily fall on a traditional weekend, Saturday/Sunday. Depending on the area of assignment staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. This position may be required to be available for additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs. This position is governed by overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay.

Essential Functions:

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.

• Performs skilled journey-level plant operations and maintenance work; performs operation and maintenance of plant systems, processes and/or equipment related to assignment area.
• Monitors systems, processes and equipment; gathers and records data and information used to ensure proper equipment operations or to determine required maintenance; calibrates equipment and makes equipment adjustments.
• Performs equipment inspections and maintains inspection records; maintains and cleans various equipment, facility areas and grounds; maintains safe and clean site working conditions.
• Enters and maintains work records, data, files and activity logs; performs basic analysis of data and information; prepares plant operation performance reporting and other documentation.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE:

Positions assigned to wastewater plant operations may be responsible for:

• Operating treatment systems and related processes;
• Performing minor facility and equipment maintenance;
• Monitoring plant equipment using SCADA;
• Monitoring plant and field processes and equipment including alarms, instruments and gauges;
• Checking pumps, motors, hydraulic lines, structures, pressure tanks and mechanical equipment for proper operation;
• Collecting samples and performing routine biological and chemical testing;
• Rotating equipment based on schedules or discovered faults;
• Operating heavy equipment. 

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Two years of treatment plant operations experience

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certifications in First Aid/CPR and the use of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) are required within the first year of employment
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record may be required

Incumbents assigned to wastewater treatment require:

• Valid California State Water Resources Control Board Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate

• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.
• Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.
• Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.