The Position
Come join one of Forbes Magazine's Best Employers! This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 8/5/24, 8/26/24 (final)Under general supervision, positions in this class perform a variety of advanced-journey level, lead worker and/or project coordinator duties in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant and related facilities and in the maintenance and repair of equipment and systems involved in wastewater treatment and associated processes to ens... more details
The Position
Come join one of Forbes Magazine's Best Employers!
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:
8/5/24, 8/26/24 (final)
Under general supervision, positions in this class perform a variety of advanced-journey level, lead worker and/or project coordinator duties in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant and related facilities and in the maintenance and repair of equipment and systems involved in wastewater treatment and associated processes to ensure optimum performance and compliance with State and Federal regulations.
Senior Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator is the advanced-journey level class. On a regular and recurring basis, incumbents in this class perform the most complex operational duties, serve as a lead worker over three or more workers performing operational, maintenance and repair duties, and/or coordinate projects requiring advanced-journey level skills.
Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of
Advanced principles of various wastewater, water reclamation, and related treatment processes in order to analyze the more difficult problems and perform the more complex start-up of systems such as the warm start up in the cryogenic plant
Methods, tools, materials and equipment used in the inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and operation of mechanical equipment and the interrelationship of equipment and systems
Processes and corrective actions to respond to emergency and special operating conditions
Standard procedures for evaluating results for each process
Pertinent Federal and State laws\regulations pertaining to wastewater treatment including a knowledge of what constitutes a violation, reporting requirements, etc.
A variety of computer software applications to include word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs, maintenance management information systems, and process control systems
Mathematics, chemistry, physics, hydraulics, cryogenics, biology, and electrical/electronics circuitry
Safety regulations, practices and procedures
First aid and CPR
Wastewater sampling and testing procedures
Ability to
Inspect, troubleshoot, operate and maintain all process areas of the wastewater treatment plant
Provide lead direction
Train and mentor personnel
Perform inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment and systems involved in wastewater treatment and associated equipment and systems
Operate a wastewater treatment plant using a centralized computer system recognizing abnormal equipment or system conditions and understanding how actions in one plant process impacts one or more other plant processes
Perform and evaluate plant control tests
Handle contact with external customers, agencies or the public with tact and judgment
Prepare reports, procedures, training documents, etc.
Use a variety of hand, precision and power tools
Drive a variety of mobile equipment such as forklifts, lifts, cranes, vacuum trucks and mudcats on paved and on uneven terrain such as hills, slopes, rocky, or wet ground
Read, interpret and utilize plant diagrams, manufacturer’s specifications, operations manuals, piping schematics, etc.
Use computer equipment and related peripheral equipment to enter, maintain, and extract information, develop forms, do research through queries, etc.
Use communications equipment such as radios, phones, intercom and alarm systems
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Work effectively in a team environment
Perform laboratory tests
Provide first aid and CPR and pass the first aid and CPR portions of the Chlorine Sulfur-Dioxide Emergency Response Team training
Read, write and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a valid Wastewater Treatment Operator Grade II Certificate or higher from the California State Water Resources Control Board.
Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.
General Qualifications
Shift, Weekend, and Holiday Work: The Wastewater Treatment Plant is a 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operation. All employees in this class will be subject to working shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and standby.
Licenses: Note: Failure to maintain the appropriate licenses as described below constitutes cause for termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining unit agreement.
A valid California Driver’s License, Class C or higher, is required prior to date of appointment. Individuals who are unable to maintain a valid Class C California Driver’s License due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
A valid Class A, California Driver’s License and/or a Hazardous Materials Endorsement issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles may be required for some positions.
Certificates: Note: Failure to obtain and maintain the appropriate certificates as described below constitutes cause for termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining unit agreement.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III Certificate from the California State Water Resources Control Board: An applicant selected for a position in this class, if he/she does not already have a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III Certificate from the California State Water Resources Control Board at the time of appointment to this class, must obtain the Grade III Certificate within three years of appointment to this class.
California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Certificate: Employees who are hired or promoted into this class after the effective date of the establishment of this class must obtain a CWEA Level I Maintenance Certificate within four years of appointment.
Physical Requirements:Individuals who are unable to pass the following physical requirements due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Perform heavy manual labor
Perform tasks requiring manual dexterity
Work for extended periods of time in a bent, stooped, kneeling, or prone position
Bend, squat, reach, and crawl to read gauges, locate leaks, remove debris, etc.
While carrying equipment which may weigh up to 50 pounds, climb and work on ladders (extension and A-frame) and step ladders with a total weight that does not exceed the weight capacity of the ladder or the highest rated capacity of the harnesses and lanyards used for fall protection.
Lift, pull and carry equipment and material weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance; lift heavier items with assistance
Pass the Chlorine Sulfur-Dioxide Response Team physical to include the wearing of a chemical protection suit
Wear respiratory protection
Enter and exit through restricted entrances of 24 inches in diameter
Demonstrate color vision sufficient to distinguish the colors on a computer screen that indicate equipment status and conditions
Have normal sense of smell and normal or corrected vision and hearing to observe process and equipment functions for normal and abnormal occurrences
Have normal sense of touch to detect abnormalities in temperature, flow, and vibration
Work on levee banks and other areas with unsteady footing
Work in a sitting position for extended periods of time
Working Conditions:
Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement or very hot weather
Work around dust, dirt, noise, and odors
Work in close and/or tight spaces which may be extremely hot and/or humid
Work in or around channels, tanks and sumps that contain treated and partially treated wastewater
Work with hazardous materials such as fuel, oil, chemicals and wastewater
Work with and/or around high pressure water, pressurized chemical systems, airborne contaminants, etc.
Work alone for extended periods of time
Work in areas of low illumination
Work at heights six feet and more above the ground on equipment and structures
Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.
Application and Testing Information
APPLICATION
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.
County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net
Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.
FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.
This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.
All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Applicants requesting reasonable accommodations during employment examinations: For more information, please review the Job Applicant Exam Reasonable Accommodation Information and submit an Employment Exam Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form.
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