Senior Water/Wastewater Services Worker / Water/Wastewater Services Supervisor

Senior Water/Wastewater Services Worker and Water/Wastewater Services Supervisor The County of Ventura's Public Works Agency, Water and Sanitation Department is responsible for the administration, customer service, billing, operation, maintenance, design, construction, and inspection of water and sewer systems. This position offers an attractive compensation and benefits package that includes merit increases, educational incentives, flexible workweek/telework schedules, vacation accrual, sick leave, deferred compensation, health plans, flexible spending accounts, pension plan, holidays, and additional benefits such as tuition reimbursement, disability plans, employee assistance program, life insurance, and wellness program. The Senior Water/Wastewater Services Worker operates, maintains, and repairs water or wastewater service systems and/or performs customer service/meter reading throughout the Public Works Agency, Water and Sanitation Department service area/district; may lead, coordinate, schedule, and prioritize the work of subordinate-level Water/Wastewater Services Workers; and performs other related duties as required. The Water/Wastewater Services Supervisor supervises, coordinates, and evaluates the operations, maintenance and repairs of water or wastewater service systems and/or customer service/meter reading throughout the Public Works Agency - Water and Sanitation Department service area/districts; and performs other related duties as required. The successful candidates not only possess the minimum requirements of the positions but also possess advanced-level knowledge and experience optimizing water and/or wastewater service systems; experience utilizing the Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system; and operations & maintenance (O&M) experience with a variety of pumps, control valves, instrumentation, reclaimed water treatment and distribution systems, sewer collection system cleaning, and other specialized areas. The successful candidates have demonstrated experience leading/supervising operations staff; have a proven record for promoting and ensuring the Safety program for staff; are self-motivated, adaptable and efficient; communicate well both orally and in writing; possess good organizational skills; are willing to learn and work well in a team environment; have a strong work ethic; and are available to work additional hours as needed, to respond to after-hours emergencies and operational system demands. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Installs, operates and maintains water/wastewater distribution/collection systems including main and service lines, laterals, valves, air-vacs, 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 lower-level Water/Wastewater Services Workers, providing on-site 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, turn-outs, 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 twenty-four (24) semester units of college course work in water or wastewater curriculum AND five (5) years of directly-related experience in the water or wastewater field; OR possession of the required state certification for Water/Wastewater Services Supervisor AND five (5) years of directly-related experience in the water or wastewater field. Advanced-level 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 include: Must possess and maintain a valid California Class A driver's license with applicable endorsements (Sr. WWSW); employees who possess a Class A driver's license are subject to the United States Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations; Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's 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 on-call 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 after-hour 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. If assigned to Water Services : 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. If assigned to Wastewater Services : Sr. WWSW employees assigned to wastewater treatment services 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. Extensive knowledge of: principles and practices of water or reclaimed water/wastewater system operations; repair, maintenance and adjustments for water or reclaimed water/wastewater systems/equipment; sample collection and basic laboratory testing procedures; methods, tools and equipment used for maintenance repair and operations; federal, state regulatory requirements applicable to assigned area; computer software and web-based applications; and computerized/manual meter reading methods and equipment; principles and practices of employee supervision, training and evaluation (WWS Sup) ; lead/supervise the work of subordinates (WWS Sup); all