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Ventura County offers an attractive compensation and benefits package that includes merit increases, educational incentives, bilingual incentives, flexible workweek / telework schedules, vacation accrual, annual leave redemption, sick leave, deferred compensation, health plans, flexible spending accounts, pension plan, holidays, and additional benefits such as tuition reimbursement, disability plans, employee assistance program, life insurance, and wellness program.
The Public Works Agency, Water and Sanitation Department operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to serve the public and is responsible for the administration, customer service, billing, operation, maintenance, design, construction, and inspection of water and sewer systems.
The positions available are Senior Water / Wastewater Service Worker and Water / Wastewater Services Supervisor. The Senior Water / Wastewater Service Worker operates, maintains, and repairs water or wastewater service systems and / or performs customer service / meter reading throughout the Public Works Agency, Water and Sanitation Department service area / district; may lead, coordinate, schedule, and prioritize the work of subordinate-level Water / Wastewater Services Workers; and performs other related duties as required. The Water / Wastewater Services Supervisor supervises, coordinates, and evaluates the operations, maintenance, and repairs of water or wastewater service systems and / or customer service / meter reading throughout the Public Works Agency - Water and Sanitation Department service area / districts; and performs other related duties as required.
Approximate salaries for these positions are : Senior Water / Wastewater Services Worker : $37.02 - $49.98 hourly; Water / Wastewater Services Supervisor : $44.43 - $59.98 hourly.
The successful candidates not only possess the minimum requirements of the positions but also possess advanced-level knowledge and experience optimizing water and / or wastewater service systems; experience utilizing the Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system; and operations & maintenance (O&M) experience with a variety of pumps, control valves, instrumentation, reclaimed water treatment and distribution systems, sewer collection system cleaning, and other specialized areas. The successful candidates have demonstrated experience leading / supervising operations staff; have a proven record for promoting and ensuring the Safety program for staff; are self-motivated, adaptable and efficient; communicate well both orally and in writing; possess good organizational skills; are willing to learn and work well in a team environment; have a strong work ethic; and are available to work additional hours as needed, to respond to after-hours emergencies and operational system demands.
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following :
The Water / Wastewater Services Supervisor supervises the activities of operations, maintenance, customer service, construction, repair or sanitation crews assigned to the department; ensures compliance with all federal and state regulatory requirements; resolves problems in treatment plants, collection systems, lift stations & Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) controls.
The Water / Wastewater Services Supervisor directs the development and training of employees in proper work methods, skills and safe work practices. Independently performs assigned water and / or reclaimed water / wastewater system installation, modification, operations, maintenance, and repair functions.
The Water / Wastewater Services Supervisor makes budget recommendations regarding resource requirements; contributes to the development of new techniques and concepts to improve the safety and productivity of employees.
The Water / Wastewater Services Supervisor prepares reports and uses work management and SCADA systems to analyze data, produce reports and determine trends.
The Water / Wastewater Services Supervisor substitutes for the Water / Wastewater Superintendent when required; assists in liaison efforts among work units, agencies, departments, contractors, developers, cities and the general public; and may serve as Chief Plant Operator.
The Water / Wastewater Services Supervisor performs other related duties as required.
Senior Water / Wastewater Services Worker and Water / Wastewater Services Supervisor are represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation.
These are the entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list. EDUCATION, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE Senior Water / Wastewater Services Worker Requires two (2) years of experience equivalent to that of a Water / Wastewater Services Worker II; OR completion of twenty-four (24) semester units of college course work in water or wastewater curriculum AND five (5) years of directly-related experience in the water or wastewater field; OR possession of the required state certification for Water / Wastewater Services Supervisor AND five (5) years of directly-related experience in the water or wastewater field. Advanced-level training or experience with automated meter reading systems, pumps, control valves, SCADA system, water and / or wastewater service construction, and / or other specialized areas within the assigned section is preferred.
Water / Wastewater Services Supervisor Requires two (2) years of experience equivalent to a Senior Water / Wastewater Services Worker including two (2) years of lead / supervisory experience; OR an Associate Degree in Water Science or equivalent AND five (5) years of related experience in the water / wastewater field including two (2) years of lead / supervisory experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must possess and maintain a valid California Class A driver's license with applicable endorsements (Sr. WWSW); employees who possess a Class A driver's license are subject to the United States Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations; Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license (WWS Sup); Requires the ability to stand, walk on uneven terrain, kneel, crouch, climb, work at heights and depths, stoop, twist, and lift and move heavy objects weighing fifty (50) pounds or more; respond to on-call or emergency situations; use proper work safety precautions / procedures as assignments may involve exposure to various weather and environmental conditions, vibration, confined spaces, chemicals, infectious materials, hazardous gases, mechanical and electrical hazards, raw sewage, and water / wastewater effluents; and travel to different work sites over a large geographic area; Must meet requirements for the Cal / OSHA Respiratory Fit Program (Sr. WWSW); Must be able to respond to after-hour calls; and work weekends and holidays; Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Skills must be demonstrated in the completion of the employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
If assigned to Water Services Sr. WWSW employees are required to possess and maintain the following certifications issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board : a Water Distribution Operator Grade D3 certificate AND a Water Treatment Operator Grade T2 certificate. WWS Sup employees are required to possess and maintain a Water Distribution Operator Grade D4 certificate AND a Water Treatment Operator Grade T2 certificate.
If assigned to Wastewater Services Sr. WWSW employees assigned to wastewater treatment services are required to possess and maintain a Wastewater Treatment Operator Grade 3 certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. Sr. WWSW employees assigned to wastewater collections services are required to possess and maintain a Collection System Maintenance Grade 3 certificate issued by California Water Environment Association. WWS Sup employees assigned
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