What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Treatment Superintendent position at City of San Diego?
See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.
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.
NOTES:
- Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases: 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 Wastewater Treatment Superintendent: 5% effective 7/1/26
- Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
- Wastewater Treatment Superintendent employees with valid Grade V Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate are eligible for 7.5% additional pay.
- Wastewater Treatment Superintendent employees may be required to work stand-by for which a 5% additional salary may be paid.
- The Public Utilities Department may implement a rotation policy for its Wastewater Treatment Superintendents.
EXPERIENCE: Two years of full-time experience supervising the operations of a wastewater treatment plant.
NOTE:
- 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.
CERTIFICATION: Possession of a valid Grade V Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate of Competence issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board.
LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.
- Knowledge and/or experience working with Distributed Control System.
- Proof of a valid Grade V Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate of Competence issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board.
- For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
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.
Salary : $148,699 - $179,920
