Wastewater Treatment Superintendent

Salary : $ - $ Annually
Location : Laguna Treatment Plant-4300 Llano Road Santa Rosa, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25/26-46

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Department: Water
Opening Date: 01/06/2026
Closing Date: 1/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 18

The Position
The City of Santa Rosa is excited to welcome applicants for the position of Wastewater Treatment Superintendent!
Join a knowledgeable and motivated team who take pride in doing quality work!

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 EMPLOYMENT:

• 12 paid holidays annually, plus 1 to 3 'floating holidays' per year, depending on start date and years of service
• $500 annually for wellness
• Unlimited free bus rides on City Bus and Sonoma County Transit
• The City is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
• Paid Family Leave

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 health plan, and top of the line employer-paid vision and dental coverage. More information regarding benefits associated with this position can be found on our .
THE POSITION:The Wastewater Treatment Superintendent serves as the Chief Plant Operator for the Laguna Treatment Plant, as required by State regulations, and manages compliance with state discharge regulations. In this capacity, the Wastewater Superintendent plans, coordinates, supervises, and reviews the activities involved in the operation and preventive maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant.THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate will possess:

• The ability to determine and assist in the implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities.
• Experience investigating and resolving complaints.
• Experience with diagnostic and optimization analyses of plant performance and drafting reports.

MUST POSSESS STATE OF CALIFORNIA GRADE V WASTEWATER TREATMENT CERTIFICATE TO QUALIFY.
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" can result in disqualification from the selection process.

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 Alberto Sanchez asanchez

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

• Establish treatment plant process and performance criteria to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Direct adjustments to treatment processes as required to adhere to performance criteria
• Organize, schedule, assign, supervise and coordinate the operation and preventive maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities
• Assist in the prioritization and coordination of maintenance activities
• Develop, review and use Standard Operating Procedures and operational reference documents
• Prepare and administer budget for the wastewater treatment facilities
• Supervise safety training and enforce OSHA safety regulations
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate subordinates
• Ensure direct supervision of Operators-in-Training, in accordance with Wastewater Operator Certification regulations
• Determine and assist in the implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the treatment plant
• Prepare technical reports and perform a variety of operations and calculations to ensure compliance with State requirements
• Prepare, or assist in the preparation of monthly and annual reports
• Coordinate procurement contract development with Purchasing for services and supplies necessary for the efficient operation of the wastewater treatment plant
• Provide technical expertise to, and confer with engineers, contractors, other utilities, and City staff regarding projects and project problems
• Recommend the purchase of equipment and assist in the development of specifications
• Receive, investigate and resolve complaints
• Perform diagnostic and optimization analyses of plant performance and draft…