Wastewater Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This recruitment is to establish an eligibility list for a current vacancy. Interested applicants must submit on-line application -- NO paper applications will be accepted. If you forget your password, have application login problems, or get an error message during the application process, please call the NeoGov helpline at 1-855-524-5627 for assistance. The City reserves the right to stop accepting applications prior to the posted deadline, if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. The recruitment is officially closed once it has been removed from the City's website.

The Wastewater Manager is responsible for the management of the wastewater treatment facility and the wastewater collection system. This position may represent the City on various boards or commissions dealing with wastewater issues. Under direction of the Utility Director, the Wastewater Manager plans, organizes, supervises, and directs the activities of the Wastewater division; and to perform related work as required.

Examination process: Based upon screening of City application, rsum, and responses to supplemental questions, applicants whose qualifications best meet the requirements of the position will be invited to the examination process. This process may include, but is not limited to panel interview, which consists of an evaluation of some of the essential knowledge, skills, abilities, and job-related experience listed below. Those candidates who pass the examination process are placed on an eligibility list from which the final selection will be made.

Selection process: As authorized by City policy, applicants being considered for hire in this position are subject to fingerprinting for purposes of investigating criminal history background, as part of the employment screening process. Appointment is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination (based upon job-related physical standards) by a City-designated physician. Failure in any one part of the examination or selection processes will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.

The following duties are typical of this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the duties and/or may be required to perform specific additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Plans and directs the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plant, pumping stations and sewer mains; ensures the wastewater treatment plant is operated in conformity with discharge requirements; directs the maintenance of treatment plant buildings, grounds and equipment and the installation of new equipment and facilities; inspects, measures and tests sewer mains and manholes, lift stations and construction for conformance with approved plans and specifications; directs the balling, rodding and flushing of sewer mains; conducts divisional in-service safety training classes related to work assignments ensures that supervisors enforce safety practices; maintains records of sewage treatment activities and sewer mains maintenance; prepares and submits annual budget estimates and supervises expenditures from approved budget; prepares and presents staff reports for the City Council, boards and commissions; review applications and eligibility list of applicants for employment and selects personnel; maintains records and submits payroll data; prepares annual, monthly and special reports as required; operates City vehicles; and performs related work as required. If you are unable to perform the essential functions of the position for which you are applying, either with or without reasonable accommodation, please notify Human Resources at (805) 875-8208.

Include any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position. The typical qualifying entrance background is: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in a technical field relating to wastewater treatment, such as engineering or natural science AND five (5) years' experience in activated sludge wastewater utility operations, including at least three years (3) in a management or supervisory capacity. Qualifying experiences may be substituted for up to two years (2) of college coursework on a two-for-one basis. LICENSE REQUIRED : Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License. Possession of a California Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification. Possession of a Grade IV or V is highly desirable. KNOWLEDGE OF: Modern methods and applied theory used in activated sludge waste treatment processes, interpretation of laboratory analysis procedures and their application methods and practices in training, directing and supervision of plant personnel, Use of plant Operation and Maintenance Manual for instruction and training of all operating plant personnel, OSHA safety practices associated with all wastewater activities, Principles of management, supervision and training, Recordkeeping ABILITY TO: Plan, organize and direct wastewater treatment plant operations and sewer mains installation and maintenance activities, Develop and direct work schedules, Investigate ordinance violations and to enforce the laws effectively, Communicate effectively orally and in writing, Prepare budget estimates, Train personnel in plant operations and maintenance, Deal effectively with public and subordinate complaints, Understand and carry out oral and written instructions, Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work, Respond effectively to emergency situations

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical: Strength: Medium Work - Lifting, carrying and/or pushing 50 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasional standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, handling, gripping, grasping, reaching at, above and below shoulder level, extending neck upward, downward and side to side, fingering, typing. On rare occasions kneels, climbs stairs and ladders. Vision: visual acuity sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position; average depth perception needed. Hearing: effectively hear/comprehend oral instructions and communication and traffic/equipment noise.

Mental/Psychological : Work cooperatively and interact appropriately with those contacted in the course of work, including the general public, without exhibiting extreme responses; respond appropriately to criticism from supervisor; utilize complex reading skills; utilize simple math and writing skills; understand, remember and carry out complex job instructions; respond quickly to changing priorities; communicate effectively orally; work under pressure; work within deadlines; supervise other workers; train other workers.

Special Requirements: Employees in this classification may be required to utilize respirators in the course of their job duties or under emergency circumstances and thus must be in compliance with General Industry Safety Order 5144. Employees shall not wear beards, mustaches, sideburns, facial hair or other conditions in such manner that may prevent or interfere with establishing and maintaining a proper seal of the respirator face mask. This requirement is implemented in order to ensure the safety and health of the employee.