Senior WaterWastewater Services Worker WaterWastewater Services Supervisor

WHAT WE OFFER

The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• New Hire Incentive:New hires Senior Water/Wastewater Services Worker) may be eligible for a onetime New Hire Incentive up to 10 of the current annual base wage Subject to the applicable section of the Management Resolution (Secs. 625 627.
• Merit Increases:New employees are eligible for an initial 5 merit increase within the pay range upon completion of at least 1040 hours (approximately 6 months) assuming work meets satisfactory standards. Subsequent merit increases within the pay range will be upon completion of each additional 2080 hours (approximately one year) from the initial merit increase.
• Educational Incentive:An educational incentive of 2.5 for completion of an associate degree 3.5 for completion of a bachelors degree OR 5 for completion of a graduate degree.
• Bilingual Incentive:Based on agency needproficiency levels by exam are $.69 per hour (Level I) $1.00 per hour (Level II) or $1.32 per hour (Level III).
• Flexible Workweek/Telework Schedule: We support work/life balance by offering compressed work (e.g. 9/80 or 4/10 workweek) and remote hybrid telework schedules for some positions subject to organizational needs and satisfactory performance.
• Vacation Accrual:New regular fulltime employees shall accrue approximately 14 days of vacation a year for the first 10400 hours or 5 years of service; vacation accruals increase atand 20 years of service topping out at 26 days a year and 400 hours of vacation hours banked.
• Annual Leave Redemption: After 14560 hours of continuous County service an employee may elect to cashin or redeem up to 80 hours of vacation accrued in the same year after using 80 hours of vacation in the preceding 12 months.
• Sick Leave: Fulltime regular employees accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave per biweekly pay period with an advance at hire of 40.04 hours which will be balanced at the completion of 13 biweekly pay periods.
• Deferred Compensation: Eligible to participate in the Countys 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3.00 match on your 401(k) contributions.
• Health Plans:Fulltime employees are given a flexible credit allowance of up to $25558 annually to offset the purchase of medical dental and/or vision insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Employee only: $509 per biweekly pay period
  • Employee plus one dependent: $779 per biweekly pay period
  • Employee plus family: $983 per biweekly pay period
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pretax benefit towards eligible medical dental and vision care and/or dependent care expenses.
• Pension Plan: Participation in the Countys defined pension plan which has reciprocity with CalPERS.
• Holidays:12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
• Additional Benefits:Tuition Reimbursement Disability Plans Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance Wellness Program.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Senior Water/Wastewater Services Worker

• Installs operates and maintains water/wastewater distribution/collection systems including main and service lines laterals valves airvacs fire hydrants and related equipment; performs system flushing and cleaning installs new piping valves and services.
• Performs skilled work in assembling laying and aligning water reclaimed water/wastewater pipes; and locates and repairs leaks in water or reclaimed water/wastewater lines.
• Provides leadership to lowerlevel Water/Wastewater Services Workers providing onsite lead supervision assisting in training and instructing in safety and proper work methods providing input on performance reviews coordinating work assignments handling the more difficult customer service systems operations and maintenance problems etc.
• May be assigned a specific area of responsibility such as administering the automated meter reading system; overseeing wastewater treatment and reclaimed water distribution system operations and making process control adjustments as needed to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and permit requirements; coordinating system maintenance functions system repair and construction activities; directing the operations of wells pumps pressure reducing stations hydraulically operated valves reservoirs SCADA systems lift stations etc.
• Performs semi and skilled work in the operations and maintenance of water or reclaimed water/wastewater facilities systems such as treatment plants lift stations water treatment facilities filtration systems wells pump stations turnouts pressure reducing stations controls grounds and reservoirs.
• May make recommendations on staff and equipment allocation/use and policies procedures; assigning work; monitoring training in safe work practices and procedures agency/department policies and procedures; visually surveying job sites.
• Performs manual labor and maintenance work; performs construction work and operates trucks and a variety of construction and maintenance equipment; services equipment and keeps related records; requisitions materials supplies and equipment.
• Operates and maintains water production system including related facilities and equipment; and ensures functionality of water reclamation/wastewater systems; maintains cleans collection system lines; performs basic wastewater treatment processes.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Supervises the activities of operations maintenance customer service construction repair or sanitation crews assigned to the department; ensures compliance with all federal and state regulatory requirements; resolves problems in treatment plants collection systems lift stations & Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) controls.
• Directs the development and training of employees in proper work methods skills and safe work practices.
• Independently performs assigned water and/or reclaimed water/wastewater system installation modification operations maintenance and repair functions.
• Makes budget recommendations regarding resource requirements; contributes to the development of new techniques and concepts to improve the safety and productivity off employees.
• Prepares reports and uses work management and SCADA systems to analyze data produce reports and determine trends.
• Substitutes for the Water/Wastewater Superintendent when required; assists in liaison efforts among work units agencies departments contractors developers cities and the general public; and may serve as Chief Plant Operator.
• Performs other related duties as required.

These are the entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION TRAINING and EXPERIENCE
Senior Water/Wastewater Services Worker
Requires two 2 years of experience equivalent to that of a Water/Wastewater Services Worker II; OR completion of twentyfour 24 semester units of college course work in water or wastewater curriculum AND five 5 years of directlyrelated experience in the water or wastewater field; ORpossession of the required state certification for Water/Wastewater Services Supervisor AND five 5 years of directlyrelated experience in the water or wastewater field.

Advancedlevel training or experience with automated meter reading systems pumps control valves SCADA system water and/or wastewater service construction and/or other specialized areas within the assigned section is preferred.

Water/Wastewater Services Supervisor
Requires two 2 years of experience equivalent to a Senior Water/Wastewater Services Worker including two 2 years of lead/supervisory experience;OR an Associate Degree in Water Science or equivalent AND five 5 years of related experience in the water/wastewater field including two 2 years of lead/supervisory experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess and maintain a valid California Class A drivers license with applicable endorsements (Sr. WWSW);employees who possess a Class A drivers license are subject to the United States Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations;
• Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C drivers license (WWS Sup);
• Requires the ability to stand walk on uneven terrain kneel crouch climb work at heights and depths stoop twist and lift and move heavy objects weighing fifty 50 pounds or more; respond to oncall or emergency situations; use proper work safety precautions/procedures as assignments may involve exposure to various weather and environmental conditions vibration confined spaces chemicals infectious materials hazardous gases mechanical and electrical hazards raw sewage and water/wastewater effluents; and travel to different work sites over a large geographic area;
• Must meet requirements for the Cal/OSHA Respiratory Fit Program (Sr. WWSW);
• Must be able to respond to afterhour calls; and work weekends and holidays; and
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal. Skills must be demonstrated in the completion of the employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

• Sr. WWSW employees are required to possess and maintain the following certifications issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board: a Water Distribution Operator Grade D3 certificate AND a Water Treatment Operator Grade T2 certificate.
• WWS Sup employees are required to possess and maintain a Water Distribution Operator Grade D4 certificate AND a Water Treatment Operator Grade T2 certificate.

• Sr. WWSW employees assigned to wastewater treatmentservices are required to possess and maintain a Wastewater Treatment Operator Grade 3 certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
• Sr. WWSW employees assigned to wastewater collections services are required to possess and maintain a Collection System Maintenance Grade 3 certificate issued by California Water Environment Association.
• WWS Sup employees assigned to wastewater services are required to possess and maintain a Wastewater Treatment Operator Grade 3 certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board; AND must obtain Wastewater Treatment Operator Grade 4 certification within eighteen 18 months of appointment.