Treatment Plant Operator IV; Special Districts

Overview

San Bernardino County’s Special Districts Department - Water and Sanitation Division is recruiting for Treatment Plant Operators IV who are responsible for the safe and economical operation, maintenance, and supervision of water distribution, water treatment, wastewater collection, and wastewater treatment facilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising the operation of wastewater treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater in compliance with discharge permits.
• Coordinating and assisting with preventive and corrective maintenance projects across all water/wastewater systems throughout the County.
• Optimizing water/wastewater treatment processes to ensure continuous regulatory compliance and maintain water quality objectives.
• Writing technical reports and operational instructions for process equipment and systems and providing necessary documentation to the State Regulatory Board as required.
• Utilizing a SCADA computer program to monitor and control water and wastewater treatment operations effectively.

Some positions may be designated as the Chief Plant Operator for the CA-SWRCB, ensuring compliance with Water and Sanitation Division requirements. Employees in this role may receive an additional 7.5% differential hourly compensation while performing these duties per the MOU.

These positions are assigned to Special Districts only, with the current assignment based in Devore, CA (San Bernardino area). Work sites are located throughout the County, including high/low deserts, mountains, and valleys. An official vehicle is provided at the reporting location for use during work hours and on-call duty when traveling within and between sites.

Official

Title:

Treatment Plant Operator IV (Special Districts). For more detailed information, refer to the job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS. To review job-specific benefits refer to the Summary of Benefits and Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).

• Health and Physical: Must meet health and physical condition standards deemed necessary for performance of the duties.
• Certification: Current Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade IV, issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). Must maintain Grade IV or be terminated.
• Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid CA driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance is required at time of appointment and must be maintained.
• Assignment: Incumbents are required to be available on-call evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed; on-call employees must respond by phone within thirty (30) minutes. Sites/locations encompass the mountains, deserts, and valleys; employees may be assigned to one region but are expected to work at any site within the County as needed.
• Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to sponsor visas at the time of application or in the future.
• Experience and License: Two (2) years of recent experience in operation, maintenance, and repair of a Wastewater Treatment facility is required; must possess a valid CA Class C (or higher) driver license. Copy of required certificate must be attached to the application.
• Note: Ensure the work experience section details qualifying water/wastewater activities, including records, logs, and visual diagrams, as well as supervisory/lead experience. Preferred candidates may have CA Class A or B license with tanker endorsement and T1 or D1 certification.

Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental application. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental questionnaires. There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on information provided in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Include detailed descriptions of qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their email frequently and update their contact information to ensure receipt of communications. The County encourages applicants to review policy guides and applicant resources as applicable.

EEO/ADA:
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities Act compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans’ Preference:
Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers may receive additional Veterans  Preference points. For details, refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.