San Bernardino County
Treatment Plant Operator IV (Special Districts)*
San Bernardino County, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Overview
San Bernardino County’s Special Districts Department - Water and Sanitation Division is recruiting for Treatment Plant Operators IV who are responsible for the safe and economical operation, maintenance, and supervision of water distribution, water treatment, wastewater collection, and wastewater treatment facilities. Responsibilities
Supervise the operation of wastewater treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater in compliance with discharge permits. Coordinate and assist with preventive and corrective maintenance projects across all water/wastewater systems throughout the County. Optimize water/wastewater treatment processes to ensure continuous regulatory compliance and maintain water quality objectives. Write technical reports and operational instructions for process equipment and systems and provide necessary documentation to the State Regulatory Board as required. Utilize a SCADA computer program to monitor and control water and wastewater treatment operations effectively. Notes
Some positions may be designated as the Chief Plant Operator for the CA-SWRCB, ensuring compliance with Water and Sanitation Division requirements. Employees in this role may receive an additional 7.5% differential hourly compensation while performing these duties per the MOU. These positions are assigned to Special Districts only, with the current assignment based in Devore, CA (San Bernardino area). Work sites are located throughout the County, including high/low deserts, mountains, and valleys. An official vehicle is provided at the reporting location for use during work hours and on-call duty when traveling within and between sites. Official Title:
Treatment Plant Operator IV (Special Districts). For more detailed information, refer to the job description. Conditions of Employment
Health and Physical:
Persons seeking appointment to this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties established by the San Bernardino County Special Districts Department. Certification:
Current Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade IV, issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). Must maintain and keep Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade IV or be terminated. Travel:
Travel throughout the County is required. A valid CA driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance is required at time of appointment and must be produced and maintained throughout employment. Assignment:
Incumbents are required to be available on-call evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed; employees on call must respond by phone within thirty (30) minutes. Sites/locations encompass the mountains, the deserts, and the valleys; employees may be assigned to one region, but are expected to work any site located throughout the County, to meet the Department's needs. Sponsorship:
San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Requirements:
Must possess certification, experience, and license requirements as listed below: Certification:
Current Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade IV, issued by the CA State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). Copy of required certificate must be attached to the application. Experience:
Two (2) years of recent experience (within the last 5 years) in the operation, maintenance, and repair of a Wastewater Treatment facility. License:
Must possess a valid CA Class C (or higher) driver license. Note:
Ensure the work experience section of your application clearly details qualifying experience in water/wastewater activities, including records, logs, and visual diagrams, as well as supervisory/lead experience. The ideal candidate will have experience supervising Water/Wastewater Plant Operators and hold a CA Class A or B driver’s license with a tanker endorsement. They should also possess a T1 or higher or a D1 or higher certification. Application Procedure
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Applications will be accepted until further notice; recruitment may close at any time once sufficient applications are received. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. In the event of a large number of qualified candidates, a written examination may be conducted. All communications regarding the recruitment process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently and to monitor their GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewall/spam settings to ensure communications from governmentjobs.com are not blocked. To ensure timely submission, please allow ample time to complete and submit your online application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the deadline. Once submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. EEO/ADA:
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans’ Preference:
Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points. Note:
This recruitment may close without further notice; interested candidates should apply as soon as possible. Click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.
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San Bernardino County’s Special Districts Department - Water and Sanitation Division is recruiting for Treatment Plant Operators IV who are responsible for the safe and economical operation, maintenance, and supervision of water distribution, water treatment, wastewater collection, and wastewater treatment facilities. Responsibilities
Supervise the operation of wastewater treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater in compliance with discharge permits. Coordinate and assist with preventive and corrective maintenance projects across all water/wastewater systems throughout the County. Optimize water/wastewater treatment processes to ensure continuous regulatory compliance and maintain water quality objectives. Write technical reports and operational instructions for process equipment and systems and provide necessary documentation to the State Regulatory Board as required. Utilize a SCADA computer program to monitor and control water and wastewater treatment operations effectively. Notes
Some positions may be designated as the Chief Plant Operator for the CA-SWRCB, ensuring compliance with Water and Sanitation Division requirements. Employees in this role may receive an additional 7.5% differential hourly compensation while performing these duties per the MOU. These positions are assigned to Special Districts only, with the current assignment based in Devore, CA (San Bernardino area). Work sites are located throughout the County, including high/low deserts, mountains, and valleys. An official vehicle is provided at the reporting location for use during work hours and on-call duty when traveling within and between sites. Official Title:
Treatment Plant Operator IV (Special Districts). For more detailed information, refer to the job description. Conditions of Employment
Health and Physical:
Persons seeking appointment to this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties established by the San Bernardino County Special Districts Department. Certification:
Current Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade IV, issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). Must maintain and keep Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade IV or be terminated. Travel:
Travel throughout the County is required. A valid CA driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance is required at time of appointment and must be produced and maintained throughout employment. Assignment:
Incumbents are required to be available on-call evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed; employees on call must respond by phone within thirty (30) minutes. Sites/locations encompass the mountains, the deserts, and the valleys; employees may be assigned to one region, but are expected to work any site located throughout the County, to meet the Department's needs. Sponsorship:
San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Requirements:
Must possess certification, experience, and license requirements as listed below: Certification:
Current Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade IV, issued by the CA State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). Copy of required certificate must be attached to the application. Experience:
Two (2) years of recent experience (within the last 5 years) in the operation, maintenance, and repair of a Wastewater Treatment facility. License:
Must possess a valid CA Class C (or higher) driver license. Note:
Ensure the work experience section of your application clearly details qualifying experience in water/wastewater activities, including records, logs, and visual diagrams, as well as supervisory/lead experience. The ideal candidate will have experience supervising Water/Wastewater Plant Operators and hold a CA Class A or B driver’s license with a tanker endorsement. They should also possess a T1 or higher or a D1 or higher certification. Application Procedure
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Applications will be accepted until further notice; recruitment may close at any time once sufficient applications are received. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. In the event of a large number of qualified candidates, a written examination may be conducted. All communications regarding the recruitment process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently and to monitor their GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewall/spam settings to ensure communications from governmentjobs.com are not blocked. To ensure timely submission, please allow ample time to complete and submit your online application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the deadline. Once submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. EEO/ADA:
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans’ Preference:
Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points. Note:
This recruitment may close without further notice; interested candidates should apply as soon as possible. Click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.
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