Advanced Water Plant Operator III

THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for Advanced Water Plant Operator III. The Department may choose to fillthe vacancy at an Advanced Water Treatment Operator I, II or III.

Examples of Duties

Assists the supervisor in the operation of an advanced treatment facility; performs a variety of skilled maintenance duties involved in the operation and upkeep of plant equipment, facilities; trains plant operators; monitors plant for efficient operation and safety; monitors plant equipment for defects; reads meters, gauges and charts; regulates water flows in accordance with established procedures; adjusts and calibrates feed machinery for a variety of chemicals to keep treatment at prescribed standards; collects and labels water samples for chemical testing purposes; adjusts pump settings and chemical feed settings; maintains operating logs and records; operates and inspects plant equipment including screens, membranes, ultraviolet light vessels, pumps, valves, electric motors, switch gear, compressors, blowers, chemical mixers, engines and generators; cleans equipment; maintains buildings; makes minor repairs; paints inside and outside of buildings; reports malfunctioning equipment; calls for maintenance assistance in the event of serious breakdowns; operates pumps and other allied equipment; inspects equipment to determine operating condition and makes necessary adjustment; performs general maintenance and repair of equipment utilized in and around the plant; changes chemical tanks and cylinders; performs all necessary control tests and calculations to maintain efficient operations; performs plant start-up and shutdown; schedules preventive maintenance to equipment; conducts routine and special tests related to water quality and chemistry; orders repair parts, supplies, and laboratory chemicals; receives deliveries; responds to and answers citizens inquires and complaints; records results of test and other measurements and plots data on graphs.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services, and activities of an advanced water treatment facility.
• Principles and procedures of advanced water treatment plant operations.
• Principles and processes of screens, membranes, ultraviolet radiation, chlorination, clean-in-place systems, and chemical stabilization.
• Tools, equipment, and software used in the operation and maintenance of motors, engines, pumps, and other advanced water treatment plant equipment.
• Methods, equipment, chemicals, and materials used in the treatment, storage, and distribution of advanced treated water.
• Operational and safety regulations pertaining to advanced water treatment plant operations and vehicle and equipment usage.
• Operational characteristics of advanced water treatment plant equipment and tools.
• Principles of water sampling and testing.
• Chemical and biological reactions in the treatment process.
• Laboratory practices and techniques.
• Methods and techniques of preventive maintenance.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Supervisory, Control, & Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Microsoft Office software applications.

Ability to:

• Perform a variety of skilled maintenance duties.
• Operate and maintain the advanced water treatment plant facility.
• Operate all advanced water treatment processes including but not limited to screens, membranes, ultraviolet radiation, chlorination, clean-in-place systems, and chemical stabilization systems.
• Operate injection wells and blending station.
• Collect a variety of water samples and conduct appropriate tests.
• Operate plant equipment and appropriate vehicles.
• Operate office equipment including computers.
• Operate a variety of advanced water treatment plant equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Monitor and adjust plant processes.
• Ensure product water is in compliance with State and Federal guidelines and regulations.
• Perform inspections of treatment plant equipment.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Maintain and update accurate records.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training

Experience: Three years experience in a capacity performing functions relative to the operation and maintenance of an advanced water, water, or wastewater treatment facility.

Up to one and a half (1.5) years of experience may be substituted with any combination of the following:

• One (1) year of experience may be substituted with an Associate’s Degree in a related field OR a Certificate of Achievement in Water Technology Education.
• One and a half (1.5) years of experience may be substituted with a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by training in Water Treatment Operations or a related field.

License/Certificate:

• Possession of, at a minimum, a Grade III Advanced Water Treatment Operator certificate issued by the California-Nevada AWWA/California Water Environment Association. As mandated by the California-Nevada AWWA/California Water Environment Association, specialized and continuing education/training is mandatory for renewal of the certificate.
• Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

Working Conditions and Selection Process

Environmental Conditions: Advanced Water treatment plant environment; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, electrical energy, radiant energy, toxic materials, and inclement weather conditions; work in or with water.

Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for standing, walking, or bending for prolonged periods of time; heavy, moderate, or light lifting; and operating motorized equipment and vehicles.

Selection Process: All applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process may include a written exam, application appraisal based on training and experience, oral board exam, and/or skills assessment to further assess job-related qualifications. Candidates who successfully complete the examination process will be placed on an eligible list according to their scores and will remain eligible for employment consideration for a minimum of six months.

Note: Prospective candidates will undergo a background reference check and a medical examination, a drug screening may be required.

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS, BUT MAY BE ATTACHED. CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIRNEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.