Graduation from high school or GED equivalent with additional college-level coursework in chemistry, biology and wastewater and/or water treatment technology and at least four years of progressively responsible experience in skilled, journey-level wastewater treatment plant operation; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
A valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Agency's vehicle insurance program.
California State Water Resources Control Board Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade III, IV or V certification is required at promotion.
California State Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution and/or Treatment Operator certifications are desirable.
Annual certification for CPR, First Aid, HAZWOPER, forklift and confined-space entry training. Annual completion of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus face fit per OSHA requirements is required at time of appointment and during the course of employment. The employee may be required to wear other types of respirators, dust, particulate or cartridge masks dependent upon the work environment.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Principles, methods and techniques for operating pumps, valves, electric motors and engines.
Principles, practices and techniques of treatment processes.
Principles, methods, practices and techniques utilized in chemical and biological analyses.
Uses of SCADA control instrumentation, manual control systems and computer applications related to the work.
Appropriate business ordinances, codes, procedures and practices regarding area of assignment.
Local, state and federal laws and regulations regarding area of assignment and relevant Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.
Safety policies, procedures and safe work practices applicable to assignment including OSHA regulations, confined space entry and lock out tag out procedures.
Basic principles and practices of employee supervision.
Basic budgetary principles and practices.
Sound business communications.
Agency human resources policies and labor contract provisions.
ABILITY TO:
Organize, assign and inspect the work of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators at assigned facilities.
Provide daily work direction and technical and safety training to assigned operators.
Monitor and analyze treatment and recycled water distribution, troubleshoot system and equipment anomalies, malfunctions and failures, evaluate alternatives and recommend or adopt effective courses of action safely, quickly and effectively.
Set priorities and exercise expert independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Understand, interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes and ordinances.
Be medically authorized to be fitted for and wear a respirator.
Represent the Agency effectively in dealings with regulatory agencies and contractors.
Operate a computer and standard business software.
Operate man lifts, forklifts, loaders and/or yard goat trucks and other industrial equipment/vehicles; operate an Agency vehicle and radio communication equipment.
Understand the regulatory requirements at assigned facilities, i.e., the State Water Resources Control Board, California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority and South Coast Air Quality Management District.
Use tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues, situations and concerned people.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.