$67.71-$82.33 Hourly / $11,737.00-$14,270.00 Monthly / $140,842.00-$171,236.00 Yearly
According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.
Requires thorough knowledge of: the bacteriological and chemical treatment of sewage and its effect on plant machinery and equipment; the entire sewer system and the legal requirements for its proper operation; good knowledge of modern administrative techniques and methods.
Requires ability to: analyze technical sewage system operating problems and to determine proper remedial action; plan, assign and supervise the activities of subordinate personnel; deal effectively and courteously with other city departments, outside agencies and the general public.
Requires skill in the application of engineering principles and practices to plant operation and maintenance problems.
These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.
Education:
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in mechanical, chemical or sanitary engineering, chemistry, or a closely related field.
Experience:
Five (5) years of verifiable professional experience related to the operation, maintenance and repair of sewage treatment plants or similar installations, including three (3) years of supervisory and administrative experience.
License and Certification:
Possession of a current valid California driver's license; AND
For positions in all sections of the Wastewater Enterprise: Possession of current Grade V, Wastewater Treatment Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB); OR
For positions in the Maintenance and Collection sections: Possession of a current Grade IV, Mechanical Technologist Certificate, issued by the California Water Environment Association.
Substitution:
Additional qualifying experience as described above may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one (1) year. No substitutions will be allowed for the required supervisory and administrative experience.