What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (LA-077-24E) Various position at Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts?
The Sanitation Districts clean the wastewater of over 5 million people and turn it into resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Through the operation of 11 wastewater treatment facilities, approximately 510 million gallons per day (MGD) of wastewater are treated at these facilities and 165 MGD are available for reuse. All of the water reclamation plants (WRPs) are strategically located throughout the County to maximize water reuse and to easily return the cleaned water to local waterways, storage reservoirs, or the Pacific Ocean.
We are now recruiting for LEAD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR positions located at our Valencia Water Reclamation Plant (WRP). Essential functions are to lead a crew, coordinate and participate in water reclamation operations functions of a crew at a wastewater treatment plant.
Vacancies may have the following schedules: Day, Swing, Graveyard, Roving. Employees in this position are required to work various schedules and shifts.
Swing shift pay includes a bonus equivalent to five and one half percent (5½ %) for each hour worked.
Graveyard shift pay includes a bonus equivalent to eight and one half percent (8½ %) for each hour worked.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of a Supervisor of Treatment Plant Operations, incumbents lead other operators and perform the more difficult operational duties, including touring assigned area to ensure that all stations are functioning properly; specifying and reviewing work procedures; providing instructions or training to maintain efficiency, safety and technical adequacy; implementing special operating orders; checking operating logs and charts for proper entries and evaluating instrument readings; evaluating laboratory data to ensure plant operation is within prescribed parameters; reporting plant irregularities or needed repairs and recommending corrective action; assigning and overseeing workers performing routine plant maintenance; ordering parts and supplies; training other crew members; keeping employee time records; scheduling and conducting plant tours; participating in the work of the crew; performing basic maintenance duties; driving to other work sites; and performing related duties as required.
Applicants must possess a valid California Class C driver license, a high school diploma or equivalent (passing an approved General Educational Development Test, or obtaining a Certificate of Proficiency issued by the Board of Education in accordance with section 48412 of the Education Code) due to the California State certification requirements -AND- a Grade III, or higher, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board -AND- Two and a half years of experience performing the duties of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.
The competitive selection process may cover:
Knowledge of: The principles of operation and maintenance of sewage treatment and sludge disposal plants and equipment; safe work practices; various sewage treatment and sludge processing techniques and the results to be obtained at the various stages; chemical/biological reactions in the process; and principles and practices of supervision and training.
Ability to: Interpret plant instruments and analyze laboratory data to recommend or make proper adjustments; maintain records and prepare reports; schedule, evaluate and provide technical guidance to others; operate any assigned area of the treatment plant; and coordinate operational activities of a treatment plant.
SELECTION PROCESS:
- All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met.
- The selection process will consist of a written test weighted at 50% and/or an interview weighted at 50%.
- Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process.
Please apply online at www.lacsd.org within the application period. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment application. Check your e-mail regularly throughout the recruitment process as notifications are sent via e-mail. Please make sure that your registered e-mail address is accurate and current. To ensure proper delivery add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.
NOTE: The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related pre-employment physical, as well as a reference check, background, check, DMV report, and a drug test.
To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts convert waste into resources, please visit the following video: Converting Waste into Resources.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Luz Avila at lavila@lacsd.org or (562) 908-4288 extension 1329.
As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.
Salary : $99,012 - $123,024
