Wastewater Operations Supervisor

City of San Diego • San Diego, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Wastewater Operations Supervisor positions plan, supervise and train subordinates in the operation of various wastewater treatment plants to ensure that treatment standards are met; adjust chemical feeding rates for effective wastewater treatment; coordinate operating schedules of maintenance and operations functions; maintain operating logs; write required reports and keep employee work records; ensure adherence to plant safety procedures; implement training programs for plant operations; establish safety procedures; evaluate the work performance of subordinates; conduct tours of the facilities; and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• One year of full-time experience as a Senior Wastewater Plant Operator with the City of San Diego OR Two years of full-time experience as a Wastewater Plant Operator with the City of San Diego OR Two years of full-time experience as an operator in a wastewater treatment facility
• A valid Grade III or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued from the California State Water Resources Control Board
• A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of hire

Nice To Haves

• An Associate’s Degree or higher; or an equivalent level Community College certificate program in Wastewater Technology or similar course work
• Experience leading the work of wastewater treatment staff
• Experience using a Distributed Control System (DCS) (e.g., Emerson Westinghouse)
• Experience using a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system
• Experience using a Water/Wastewater Information Management System (e.g., Hach WIMS or similar)
• Experience using an Enterprise Resource Program (ERP) such as SAP for asset management
• Computer skills

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and train subordinates in the operation of various wastewater treatment plants to ensure that treatment standards are met
• Adjust chemical feeding rates for effective wastewater treatment
• Coordinate operating schedules of maintenance and operations functions
• Maintain operating logs
• Write required reports and keep employee work records
• Ensure adherence to plant safety procedures
• Implement training programs for plant operations
• Establish safety procedures
• Evaluate the work performance of subordinates
• Conduct tours of the facilities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• General wage increases: 3.5% effective 7/1/27, 2% effective 7/1/28, 2% effective 1/1/29
• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS)
• 5% additional pay for working nights, weekends, holidays, Stand-by, and/or unusual shifts
• Mileage reimbursement for use of personal vehicle

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree