Water Quality Operator II

Interview Schedule

First Round Interviews will be scheduled on the week of March 30.

Second Round Interviews will be scheduled on the week of April 6.

Under general supervision of the Water Quality Manager and the Plant Manager, the Plant Operator II is responsible for the operation and routine maintenance of a 0.5 MGD and 1.0 MGD recycled water treatment plant (RWTP) and related pump facilities. Tasks include electrical, electronic, pneumatic and mechanical instrumentation and controls, installation, troubleshooting and repair of computerized automation control work at a modern M  wastewater treatment facility and remote pumping stations, and assistance in developing maintenance programs for preventive maintenance and improvement of all instrumentation and control systems.

The operator supervises and provides leadership to OIT’s, subordinate operators, and oversees operations of the RWTP and other water‑quality functions such as sampling and monitoring, industrial pretreatment, commercial discharge and inspections, Fats, Oils & Grease management, etc.

Plant Operator II — A journey‑level class distinguished from Level I by the ability to perform the full range of duties without immediate supervision, possessing a working knowledge of District policies, and being aware of procedures unique to treatment plant operations. Unlike Level III supervisors, this class has no supervisory or budgetary responsibility during a shift and is not responsible for handling complex problems that may arise within plant operations.

• Independently responsible for administration, operation, inspection, and maintenance of M  wastewater treatment plant and tributary pumping plants for producing recycled water production and distribution.
• Reviews, reads, coordinates, and prepares plant process data and makes wastewater process decisions, compiling reports as needed.
• Conducts on‑site and oversees off‑site laboratory analysis of wastewater and sludge to measure BOD, TSS, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, total coliform and other relevant and permitted parameters.
• Analyzes and evaluates operation and maintenance functions; initiates or recommends new or improved practices.
• Leads operational activities in accordance with established procedures, regulations, and safety requirements; provides direction to OIT’s, subordinate operators, and Source Control Inspectors; and organizes work for the shift.
• Orders chemicals; processes and verifies invoices and billing for utilities, chemicals and supplies.
• Trains staff on ongoing technical and safety‑related topics.
• Utilizes the plant SCADA system on‑site or remotely.
• Performs standardized control tests, including basic lab analysis of recycled water quality and taking or supervising the taking of daily lab samples, recording sampling data for the odor control process and scheduling required air samples for lab analysis.
• Initiates work orders and repair requests in WBSD’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Collects data and keeps records; maintains logs, prepares reports, performs data entry.
• Participates in emergency response.
• Performs “Lock Out Tag Out” on equipment to be repaired.
• Acts as a First Aid responder.
• Performs a variety of other duties as assigned.
• Participates in the Water Quality Department’s On‑Call Program.

• Principles, materials, and equipment used in the operation and routine maintenance of an M  wastewater treatment plant and related pump stations.
• Processes and equipment involved in primary, secondary and tertiary wastewater treatment, including basic, chemical and biological processes.
• Safety regulations and practices; emergency response procedures and safety policies, normal operating parameters and guidelines.
• Principles and objectives of laboratory analysis for treatment and process control.
• Maintenance of pumps, motors, and metering equipment.
• Programmable logic controllers, supervisory control, and data acquisition systems.
• Modern office methods and procedures.
• Contemporary office equipment including computer systems.
• Wastewater permits and certification regulations.
• Recycled water treatment, production and…