The Position:
This position serves the front line operation of the various wastewater treatment facilities. Dependent upon possession and grade of wastewater certification, employees will receive various levels of on-the-job training and guidance from operations staff as required to safely and efficiently meet day-to-day compliance. Staff in this position follow prescribed and standardized procedures, under various levels of supervision of a higher-level Operator on duty.

The Department is seeking an energetic and innovative individual that understands the bigger picture as well as anticipates and prepares innovative solutions and delivers results. The successful candidate will be a self-starting, results-oriented individual with strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Attention to detail as well as strong technical and analytical skills, including use of spreadsheets, databases, and other automated statistical software and proficiency in Windows 2007 (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) is critical.

Who We Are:
An Employer of Choice in the Inland Empire
Inland Empire Utilities Agency, (IEUA) is a wholesaler of drinking water and operator of state-of-the-art wastewater treatment/water recycling facilities serving seven member agencies with a population of approximately 850,000 in the west end of San Bernardino county, California. IEUA is a leading public agency in the environmental protection field headquartered in the City of Chino in a platinum award winning Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building. IEUA generates beneficially reusable products including recycled water, compost, and renewable energy. The Agency operates and maintains four water recycling plants which produce up to 60 million gallons per day (MGD) of high quality recycled water, a composting facility that produces up to 220,000 cubic yards per year of SoilPro compost and more than 7 megawatts per day in biogas and solar renewable energy. IEUA also manages the recharge of recycled, storm and imported water through the award winning Chino Basin Ground Water Recharge Program and coordinates regional water efficiency programs.

Excellent Benefits Package:
Social Security, CalPERS 2.5% @ 55 Benefits Formula, 457 & 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plans, Competitive Salaries, Certification Incentives, Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance w/Agency-paid monthly contribution of $675 - $1,130 per month, Flexible work schedules - depending on position, Paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement and sick leave. Additional information is available on our website at: www.ieua.org/departments/hr/hr.html.

Job Requirements:
Experience and Education

• Minimum one year of experience in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment facility for Level I-V; OIT, highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Windows 2007 (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook) and ERP system is highly desirable.
• Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Some college-level course work in chemistry, biology and wastewater and/or water treatment technology highly desirable.

• 16 educational points and course work in engineering, sanitary engineering, environmental engineering, environmental sciences, public administration, or related field of study is highly desirable.
• Three years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment facility.

Licenses and Certificates:

• A valid class “C” California driver’s license.
• A valid California Wastewater Treatment Operator certificate issued by California’s State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB) Grade level OIT–Senior Operator V is required; a copy of certificate must be submitted with application.
  Note: If applicant does not have a Grade III certificate at the time of initial employment, he/she will be required to obtain a Grade III certification within 3 years from the date of hire.

FILING DEADLINE:
APPLY IMMEDIATELY. The position is Open Until Filled and may close at any time. An Agency Employment Application, Supplemental Questionnaire and complete job description is available online at: www.ieua.org (click on Employment Opportunities). Note: A complete application packet includes: an accurate and complete application form; an original signature with date, and any supplemental information required. Late applications, facsimiles, copies, scanned documents and/or email submissions will not be accepted.

Salary:
$22.07 - $41.72

Application deadline:
08/13/10