Water Plant Operator II/III

City of Oceanside•Oceanside, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for the position of Water Plant Operator II/II in the Water Treatment Plants Division which is responsible for the efficient production and delivery of safe drinking water to all Oceanside residents. This recruitment is intended to fill one current vacancy in Water Treatment Division. This division operates two water treatment plants: Robert A. Weese Filtration Plant – our connection to imported water sources from throughout California and the Colorado River Mission Basin Groundwater Purification Facility – our reverse osmosis connection to Oceanside’s freshwater aquifer! The Oceanside Water Utilities Department is an innovative and forward-looking organization whose goal it is to ensure ongoing access to safe, affordable drinking water & reliable wastewater collection & treatment services by maintaining top talent, resource resiliency, dependability, and system efficiency. Under minimal supervision, a Plant Operator Grade II will operate the plant with a detailed understanding of plant processes, and working with heightened independence on daily duties. Under direction a Plant Operator Grade III will act in a mostly independent capacity relying on personal initiative and judgement to decide and conduct daily and higher-level plant operations and analyses. All grades of Water Operator professionals are essential to ensuring our dependable water treatment system. You should be excited about this opportunity because you will… Apply various levels of training and experience to become an integral part of our water treatment system. Leverage and refine your treatment knowledge working among the best operators. Be progressively relied on to operate and manage each aspect of our water treatment plants. Collaborate with operation and maintenance staff to improve processes and protect our capital assets. Utilize a modernized SCADA system to remotely control processes in addition to manually reading and operating the system. The ideal candidate for this position will be confident in water treatment processes and will be able to make decisions that ensure safe, efficient and reliable production of drinking water for Oceanside’s residents, businesses and tourists. If this sounds like you, keep reading! This recruitment aims to establish eligibility lists for: Water Plant Operator II and Water Plant Operator III. The eligibility lists established as a result of this recruitment will be for a duration of six (6) months.

Requirements

Two years experience in a capacity performing functions relative to the operation and maintenance of a water treatment facility.
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by training in Water Treatment Operations or a related field.
Possession of, at a minimum, a Grade II Water Treatment Plant Operator certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board.
As mandated by the State, specialized and continuing education/training is mandatory for renewal of the certificate.
Possession of or the ability to obtain an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Knowledge of operations, services and activities of a water treatment plant.
Knowledge of principles and procedures of water treatment plant operations.
Knowledge of tools and equipment used in the operation and maintenance of motors, engines, pumps and other water treatment plant equipment.
Knowledge of methods, equipment, chemicals and materials used in the treatment, storage and distribution of water.
Knowledge of chemical and biological reactions in the treatment process.
Knowledge of basic laboratory practices and techniques.
Ability to operate and maintain water treatment plant facilities.
Ability to operate distribution system using SCADA controls.
Ability to ensure drinking water is in compliance with State and Federal guidelines and regulations.
Ability to collect a variety of water samples and conduct appropriate tests.
Ability to operate plant equipment and appropriate vehicles.
Ability to operate office equipment including computers.
Ability to operate a variety of water treatment plant equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
Three years experience in a capacity performing functions relative to the operation and maintenance of a water treatment facility.
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by training in Water Treatment Operations or a related field.
Possession of, at a minimum, a Grade III Water Treatment Operator certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board.
Additional certification may be required to operate some treatment facilities.
As mandated by the State, specialized and continuing education/training is mandatory for renewal of the certificate.
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Knowledge of operations, services and activities of a surface water direct filtration water treatment or reverse osmosis facility.
Knowledge of principles and procedures of water treatment plant operations.
Knowledge of principles and processes of production wells, reverse membrane trains, iron and manganese and granulated active carbon (GAC) systems and mixed media filtration and chlorination.
Knowledge of tools and equipment used in the operation and maintenance of motors, engines, pumps and other water treatment plant equipment.
Knowledge of methods, equipment, chemicals and materials used in the treatment, storage and distribution of water.
Knowledge of operational and safety regulations pertaining to water treatment plant operations and vehicle and equipment usage.
Knowledge of operational characteristics of water treatment plant equipment and tools.
Knowledge of principles of water sampling and testing.
Knowledge of chemical and biological reactions in the treatment process.
Knowledge of laboratory practices and techniques.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of preventive maintenance.
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to perform a variety of skilled maintenance duties.
Ability to operate and maintain water treatment plant facilities.
Ability to operate production wells, reverse membrane trains, iron and manganese and granulated active carbon (GAC) systems and mixed media filtration and chlorination.
Ability to operate distribution system using SCADA controls.
Ability to collect a variety of water samples and conduct appropriate tests.
Ability to operate plant equipment and appropriate vehicles.
Ability to operate office equipment including computers.
Ability to operate a variety of water treatment plant equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Ability to monitor and adjusts plant processes.
Ability to ensure drinking water is in compliance with State and Federal guidelines and regulations.
Ability to perform inspections of treatment plant equipment.
Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
Ability to maintain and update accurate records.
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

Up to one (1) year of experience may be substituted with an Associate’s Degree (or above) in a related field OR a Certificate of Achievement in Water Technology Education.
Experience gained as a certified wastewater treatment operator may be used to substitute up to one (1) year of experience. Wastewater Treatment Operator experience is credited on a two-for-one basis (I.e., 2 months in wastewater = 1 month in drinking water).
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 for 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 for with a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
Experience gained as a certified wastewater treatment operator may be used to substitute up to one (1) year of experience. Wastewater Treatment Operator experience is credited on a two-for-one basis (i.e., 2 months in wastewater = 1 month in drinking water).

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain water treatment plant facilities.
Operate distribution system using SCADA controls.
Ensure drinking water is in compliance with State and Federal guidelines and regulations.
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 water treatment plant equipment in a safe and effective manner.
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.
Perform a variety of skilled or semi-skilled maintenance duties involved in the operation and upkeep of plant equipment and facilities; 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 pumps, valves, electric motors, switch gear, compressors, blowers, chemical mixers, engines and generators; cleans, oils and greases 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; records instrument readings and changes charts; changes chemical tanks and cylinders; performs all necessary control tests and calculations to maintain efficient operations; records results of test and other measurements and plots data on graphs; may assist in training subordinates; and performs related duties as assigned.
Operate production wells, reverse membrane trains, iron and manganese and granulated active carbon (GAC) systems and mixed media filtration and chlorination.
Monitor and adjusts plant processes.
Perform inspections of treatment plant equipment.
Schedule preventive maintenance for equipment.
Accomplish standard and special tests in the chemical and bacteriological analysis of samples taken for treatment purposes.