Wastewater Plant Operator

Excellent Career OpportunityCounty of San DiegoDepartment of Public WorksWASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR IIInterviews will take place the week of January 20, 2025Do you have the knowledge of wastewater treatment plants and water distribution systems? The County's Department of Public Works seeks your interest in an excellent career opportunity for Wastewater Plant Operator II. Our Operators use equipment and machinery such as pumps, valves, electric motors, motor control centers, screening devices, flow meters, trickling filters, activated sludge process, aerobic digesters, sludge drying beds, effluent percolation beds, and spray irrigation systems to recognize unusual, inefficient, or dangerous operating conditions and take appropriate action. The Operators perform a wide variety of tasks, which include skilled wastewater treatment plant operations, routine plant maintenance, laboratory, and routine housekeeping duties at a treatment plant. Wastewater Plant Operator II performs the following duties at the journey level : skilled operation and maintenance of rural wastewater plants, sewer conveyance systems, and water distribution systems, including pumping stations, wastewater treatment plants, and potable water distribution systems.Hiring Process and TimelineJob Offer and Background Process begins after interviews. Note : Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.Pre-employment Medical Screening : Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.Anticipated Start Date : Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.Minimum QualificationsPossession of a Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate issued by the California Water Resources Control Board.NOTE : A copy of the Grade II certificate must be attached during Step 1 of the online application submittal process.The Department of Human Resources will remove personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.Condition of EmploymentAs part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Note : Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.EvaluationQualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate, as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.#J-18808-Ljbffr