Wastewater Treatment Superintendent

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; 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; serving as the City representative of various boards and committees; train, supervise and evaluate the work performance of subordinates; take appropriate disciplinary actions when needed; and perform other duties as required.

NOTES:
* Employees in job classifications represented by the Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:

5% effective 1/1/24
4% effective 7/1/24
2% effective 1/1/25
5% effective 7/1/25

* In addition to the scheduled general wage increases, the following special salary wage increase is also scheduled to take effect Wastewater Treatment Superintendent:

5% effective 1/1/25
5% effective 7/1/26

* 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 a valid Grade V Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate are eligible for 7.5% additional pay.

Wastewater Treatment Superintendent employees may be required to work standby for which a 5% additional salary may be paid.

The Public Utilities Department may implement a rotation policy for its Wastewater Treatment Superintendents.

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply unless otherwise indicated.

EXPERIENCE: Two years of full-time experience supervising the operations of a wastewater treatment plant.

CERTIFICATION: Possession of a valid Grade V Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate of Competence issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board.

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE: Knowledge and/or experience working with Distributed Control Systems.

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