What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collection System Operator I, II or III position at City of Rohnert Park, CA?
Salary : $60,962.04 - $81,792.36 Annually
Location : Rohnert Park, CA
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : CSO I-III Feb 2025
Department : Public Works
Division : Utilities
Opening Date : 02 / 19 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
FLSA : Non-Exempt
The Position
The Utilities Division of the Public Works Department is recruiting to fill a Collection System Operator I, II or III position (depending on qualifications). This position will be open until filled.
The City of Rohnert Park's sewer system collects the City's wastewater and transports it to the Sub Regional Water Reclamation System in Santa Rosa for treatment. The City's sanitary sewer system facilities include 100 miles of gravity sewers, 7.5 miles of force mains, 16 inverted siphons, and three pump stations.
- The current pay rates for the Collection System Operator position are as follows :
Collection System Operator I : $5,080.17 - $6,174.94
Collection System Operator II : $5,607.49 - $6,816.03
Collection System Operator III : $6,189.68 - $7,523.56
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TO APPLY :
To be considered for this opportunity, please visit "Job Opportunities" at www.rpcity.org for an online application and the required supplemental questionnaire. Work history must include all employment for the last 10 years. All applications will be screened for completeness and possession of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed in detail to identify the most qualified candidates to interview.
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CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Collection System Operator I : This is the entry-level class in the Collection System Operator series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents with basic maintenance experience learn City infrastructure, systems, and facilities, use of tools and equipment, and a wide variety of practices and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. Since this class is often used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. This class is distinguished from other Collection System Operators in this series based on experience and licenses required at time of hire.
Collection System Operator II : This is the journey level class of the Collection System Operator series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the I level by the performance of the full range of duties, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. The Collection System Operator I and Collection System Operator II are distinguished from the Collection System Operator III, in that the latter performs a broader range of skilled work and may act in the lead capacity over other Collection System Operators.
Positions in the Collection System Operator class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the II-level are normally filled by advancement from the I-level after gaining the required experience, meeting satisfactory performance standards, obtaining all professional certifications, and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class.
Collection System Operator III : This is the advanced-level classification in the Collection System Operator series. Incumbents work under general supervision and exercise a high level of discretion and independent judgment in performing the full range of routine to complex activities and functions related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of the City's sewer collection facilities and appurtenances. This class is distinguished from Collection System Operator II in that the Collection System Operator III performs a broader range of highly skilled work and may act in the lead capacity over other Collection System Operators.
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EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
In performing the duties described above, the incumbent is expected to :
Qualifications and Requirements
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be :
EDUCATION :
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
EXPERIENCE :
Collection System Operator I : Six (6) months of experience performing manual labor in general construction or maintenance.
Collection System Operator II : Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in the construction, maintenance, and / or repair of sewer collection systems, facilities, and related appurtenances. The incumbent must possess the required licenses and certifications.
Collection System Operator III : Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the construction, maintenance, and / or repair of sewer collection systems, facilities, and related appurtenances at a level equivalent to the Collection System Operator II with the City of Rohnert Park.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS :
Collection System Operator I :
Collection System Operator II :
Collection System Operator III :
CALPERS RETIREMENT : Per the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA), effective 1 / 1 / 13, new CalPERS members will be in the Misc. 2% at Age 62 retirement formula with a 3-year final compensation. Employees pay the member's contribution.
The City does not participate in Social Security nor State of California Short-Term Disability Insurance (SDI). Medicare Taxes are withheld
MEDICAL INSURANCE : Employees may select from Kaiser, REMIF, or Sutter health plans. The City contributes a set credit amount based on coverage level.
DENTAL & VISION INSURANCE : City provides Delta Dental and VSP (vision) insurance at no premium cost to employee and eligible dependents.
HOLIDAYS : 12.5 paid holidays per year.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS : Annual Leave Program, Short-term Disability Insurance, City-paid $50,000 life insurance policy for employees and $1,000 for dependents, LTD Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Education and Tuition Reimbursement Program, Certification & License Stipend Program, Dependent Care Assistance Program, Health Care Tax Free Dollar Account Program, Computer Purchase Program, Catastrophic Leave Program, and free use of the City's Sports Center and lap swim in the City's swimming pools. Employees may purchase supplemental life insurance, participate in a deferred compensation program and join a credit union. In addition, the City is a non-smoking workplace.
EMPLOYEE UNIT : This position is in the Service Employees International Union (S.E.I.U.) Local 1021 Maintenance Workers unit.
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Salary : $60,962 - $81,792
