Salary : $85,612.80 - $104,041.60 Annually
Location : City of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Varies by Position
Job Number: MA-T11818-202312
Business Area: 2000 - Public Utilities
Opening Date: 12/22/2023
Closing Date: 6/3/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
JOB INFORMATION

See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.
Pure Water Plant Operator positions are responsible for daily operations activities of pure water facilities; operate, monitor, and adjust treatment processes equipment within the facility; regulate the flow of water between various stages of the treatment process; conduct special sampling protocols; maintain operating logs; keep records and reports; and perform other duties as assigned.
NOTES:

• Employees in job classifications represented by AFSME Local 127 are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:
  4% effective 7/1/24
  2% effective 1/1/25
  5% effective 7/1/25

• In addition to the scheduled general wage increases, the following special salary wage increase is also scheduled to take effect for Pure Water Plant Operators:

5% effective 1/1/25
5% effective 1/1/26

• Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply unless otherwise indicated.
CERTIFICATION: You must possess ONE of the following:

1. A valid Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate issued from the California State Water Resources Control Board.
2. A valid Grade T3 Water Treatment Operator's Certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.

LICENSE:A valid California Class C Driver Licenseis required at the time of hire.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• Possession of a valid Advance Water Treatment Operator Certificate (AWT3) issued from the California-Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association (CA-NV AWWA)/California Water Environment Association (CWEA).
• Previous experience working with advanced water treatment processes.
• An Associate's Degree or higher; or an equivalent level Community College certificate program in Water/Wastewater Technology or similar course work.
• Experience using a Distributed Control System (DCS) (e.g., Emerson Westinghouse).
• Experience using a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
• Experience using a Water/Wastewater Information Management System (e.g., Hach WIMS).
• Experience using an Enterprise Resource Program (ERP) such as SAP for asset management.
• Computer skills.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):

• Proof of a valid Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate issued from the California State Water Resources Control Board or a valid Grade T3 Water Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate issued from 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

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 next 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

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes 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, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute 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. 1 -February 21, 2024 (Closing Date Extended)
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.
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01

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. Rsums are NOT reviewed for assessing the minimum requirements.

• Yes
• No

02

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

03

Are you currently working for the City of San Diego as a government/municipal employee?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you previously worked for the City of San Diego as a government/municipal employee?

• Yes
• No

05

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

07

How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?

• City of San Diego Employment Information Center/Employee
• City Employee Association
• Government Jobs.com
• Community Organization
• Job Fair/Recruiter
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Handshake
• Indeed
• Glassdoor
• Jobs2Careers
• ZipRecruiter
• Diversityjobs
• Monster
• 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
• SDNews.com
• Public Sector HR Assoc. (PSHRA)
• Other

08

If you selected Other in question #7, please specify.
09

Do you possess a valid Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate issued from the California State Water Resources Control Board? NOTE: Attach proof of certification to your application.

• Yes
• No

10

Do you possess a valid Grade T3 Water Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate issued from the California State Water Resources Control Board? NOTE: Attach proof of certification to your application.

• Yes
• No

11

Do you possess a valid Advance Water Treatment Operator Certificate (AWT3) issued from the California-Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association (CA-NV AWWA)/California Water Environment Association (CWEA)? NOTE: Attach proof of certification to your application.

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have experience working with advanced water treatment process?

• Yes
• No

13

Do you possess an Associate's Degree or higher; or an equivalent-level community college certificate program in Water/Wastewater Technology or similar course work?

• Yes
• No

14

Describe your experience in the following areas: a. Distributed Control Systems (DCS) (e.g., Emerson Westinghouse); b. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA); c. Water/Wastewater Information Management System (e.g., Hach WIMS); d. Enterprise Resource Program (ERP) such as SAP for asset management. For each area, specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent on each area and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in a specific area, write "None.
15

Describe your experience maintaining records and preparing reports. Specify the types of records and reports kept (e.g., employee records, stock and requisition materials, maintenance records, plant performance reports). 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

Describe your experience addressing regulatory agency issues in a treatment plant in the following areas: a. Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB); b . State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water; c. Air Pollution Control District (APCD); d. County Department of Environmental Health - Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT); e. Fire Department. For each area, specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent on each area and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in a specific area, write "None."
17

List the computer programs with which you are familiar and indicate your experience level (e.g., limited, moderate, extensive).
18

I understand that this position may be required to work a rotating shift and be on stand-by to respond to the facility on a continuous basis to address issues after hours.

• Yes
• No

19

I understand that I am required to submit the following documents at the time of application, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements: If you are unable to attach, refer to the "Required Documents" section of the job posting for instructions.

• Yes
• No

Required Question