Wastewater Treatment Superintendent

Wastewater Treatment Superintendent positions plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants, water reclamation plants, biosolids handling facilities, and pump stations; serve as the Chief Plant Operator or Designated Operator in Charge in the absence of the Wastewater Chief Plant Operator; develop policies and procedures; lead and oversee all aspects of the facility operations and maintenance activities; prepare operations and maintenance budgets; prepare technical and non-technical reports; provide information and make presentations to City Management, regulatory agencies, City Council and Metro Joint Power Authority, the news media, community groups, high schools, colleges and the general public; serving as the City representative of various boards and committees; train, supervise and evaluate the work performance of subordinates; take appropriate disciplinary actions when needed; and perform other duties as required. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply unless otherwise indicated.
 
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options:

1. A valid Grade V or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate of Competence issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board AND two years of full-time experience supervising the operations of a wastewater treatment plant.
2. A valid Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate of Competence issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board AND three years of full-time experience supervising the operations of a wastewater treatment plant.

      NOTES:

• If you meet the minimum qualifications with option 2, you will be required to obtain a valid Grade V Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate of Competence issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board within 12 months from the time of hire.
• City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver's License will be required at the time of hire.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• Knowledge and/or experience working with Distributed Control Systems.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):

• Proof of a valid Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate of Competence issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
• Proof of a valid Grade V or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate of Competence issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
• For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.

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