Wastewater Treatment Superintendent

City of San Diego • San Diego, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Wastewater Treatment Superintendent positions plan, direct, coordinate and supervise the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants, water reclamation plants, biosolids handling facilities, and pump stations. They serve as the Chief Plant Operator or Designated Operator in Charge in the absence of the Wastewater Chief Plant Operator. Responsibilities include developing policies and procedures, leading and overseeing all aspects of facility operations and maintenance activities, preparing operations and maintenance budgets, and preparing technical and non-technical reports. This role also involves providing information and making presentations to City Management, regulatory agencies, City Council and Metro Joint Power Authority, the news media, community groups, high schools, colleges, and the general public. The Superintendent also serves as the City representative on various boards and committees, and trains, supervises, and evaluates the work performance of subordinates, taking appropriate disciplinary actions when needed, and performing other duties as required.

Requirements

• Two years of full-time experience supervising the operations of a wastewater treatment plant.
• Possession of a valid Grade V Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate of Competence issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board.
• A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and/or experience working with Distributed Control System.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, coordinate and supervise the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants, water reclamation plants, biosolids handling facilities, and pump stations.
• Serve as the Chief Plant Operator or Designated Operator in Charge in the absence of the Wastewater Chief Plant Operator.
• Develop policies and procedures.
• Lead and oversee all aspects of the facility operations and maintenance activities.
• Prepare operations and maintenance budgets.
• Prepare technical and non-technical reports.
• Provide information and make presentations to City Management, regulatory agencies, City Council and Metro Joint Power Authority, the news media, community groups, high schools, colleges and the general public.
• Serve as the City representative of various boards and committees.
• Train, supervise and evaluate the work performance of subordinates.
• Take appropriate disciplinary actions when needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• 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).
• Wastewater Treatment Superintendent employees with valid Grade V Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate are eligible for 7.5% additional pay.
• Wastewater Treatment Superintendent employees may be required to work stand-by for which a 5% additional salary may be paid.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed