THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA IS LOOKING FOR QUALIFIED, MOTIVATED INDIVIDUALS TO JOIN THE TEAM OPERATING SANTA ROSA'S PREMIER WATER DEPARTMENT. THIS IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE SEEKING A REWARDING CAREER PROVIDING CRITICAL SERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITY!
The City of Santa Rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.
THE BENEFITS OF CITY EMPLOYEMENT:
In addition to offering a challenging, rewarding work environment and excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous suite of benefits, including retirement through CalPERS, a competitive leave accrual package, your choice of three health plans, a flexible spending program, employer contributions to a Retiree Health Savings plan, and top of the line employer paid (FREE) vision and dental coverage. More information regarding benefits associated with this position can be found on our Miscellaneous Employee Benefits Page.
Additional benefits include:- 11 paid holidays annually, plus 2 to 3 "floating holidays per year depending on years of service"
- $500 Annual wellness bonus
- The City is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer
WORKING FOR SANTA ROSA WATER - MAKING A DIFFERENCE:
Santa Rosa Water protects public health and the environment by providing a safe and reliable water supply, wastewater collection and treatment, beneficial reuse of recycled water and biosolids, and storm water management. By providing these critical water, sewer, and storm water services to households, businesses, schools, hospitals, and others, Santa Rosa Water is achieving its overarching mission.
For more information about the City of Santa Rosa Water Department, it's divisions, projects, and commitment to the local community, please visit Water's website at: SR CITY WATER
ABOUT THE POSITION:
The fundamental reason for the existence of this classification is to perform a variety of technical duties involved in the collection and preservation of industrial and commercial wastewater samples and any other sampling required of the pretreatment program, meter reading and perform basic permitting, inspection and enforcement functions related to the commercial portion of the industrial waste pretreatment and storm water programs.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate is motivated, eager to learn, has excellent work ethics and customer service skills. Attention to detail and the ability to intelligently follow instructions are key skills. The ideal candidate will also be familiar with or have the ability to, collect samples in the field; read water meters, use wastewater monitoring equipment; maintain accurate data and keep detailed records; work effectively alone or as part of a group and in a team based organization; follow instructions and procedures including safety compliance; convey technical information to supervisory and environmental compliance personnel; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and deal tactfully and effectively with those contacted in the course of work; speak and write clearly, concisely and effectively; read and interpret complex technical documents and instructions; and use computerized software programs including word processing, spreadsheet and data base applications.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please complete a thoughtful, thorough Supplemental Questionnaire submission. As part of the selection process, your responses to these questions will be scored using criteria specific to this position. Incomplete responses, or responses such as "See Resume" may not be considered.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter.
THE SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection process will include a minimum qualifications assessment; and may also include an application and supplemental questionnaire review, followed by department selection interviews.
For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Debbie Gutman at dgutman@cpshr.us
Knowledge of: Basic chemistry principles and basic laboratory testing methods, especially field testing methods; sampling techniques and laboratory chain of custody procedures; basic principles of wastewater and/or industrial waste pretreatment; field and laboratory safety practices and procedures; record keeping techniques.
Ability to: Collect samples in the field; use wastewater monitoring equipment; maintain accurate data and keep detailed records; work effectively alone or as part of a group and in a team based organization; follow instructions and procedures including safety compliance; convey technical information to supervisory and environmental compliance personnel; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and deal tactfully and effectively with those contacted in the course of work; speak and write clearly, concisely and effectively; read and interpret complex technical documents and instructions; and use computerized software programs including word processing, spreadsheet and data base applications.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience - Sufficient wastewater experience or experience performing field technician and/or laboratory duties which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge and abilities.
Education - Equivalent to a two-year degree in Environmental studies or related field. Sacramento State Pretreatment Facility Inspector course or other course work approved by the Utilities Department, completed within two years.
