The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Wastewater Plant Operator III to fill two (2) vacancies in the Sewer Treatment Division of the Public Works Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The Wastewater Plant Operator III leads, guides, directs, trains, and performs advanced skilled work in the operation of all equipment in a wastewater treatment plant on an assigned or determined shift.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead, direct, guide, delegate, assign, supervise and participate in the operation of wastewater treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater, sludge, and effluent.
• Monitor, check, evaluate, and review gauges, meters, and control panels; perform maintenance or assign maintenance work.
• Observe variations in operating conditions; identify functional and operational hazards, address issues, and ensure corrections are made for efficient continuance of activities.
• Read, process, and interpret observations, meter readings, and test results to determine processing requirements.
• Oversee, supervise and participate in the operation of valves, gates, boilers, compressors, pumps, engines, and electric motors to control treatment processes.
• Monitor and ensure safe work practices are being followed; instruct, train, and guide assigned personnel in proper work procedures and use of safety equipment; may use self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Monitor the cleanliness and aesthetic appeal of facility areas.
• Maintain shift log and record meter and gauge readings; collect samples and perform routine laboratory tests and analyses.
• Assist in the oversight and training of Operators I and II; lead and provide expertise for the more complex projects or assignments.
• Control, monitor, and operate wastewater processes and equipment utilizing a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA); assist, support, and participate in SCADA system development and upgrades.
• Perform the more complicated operational tasks and trouble-shoot process problems; provide Senior level leadership in the event of absence and perform various administrative tasks.
• Assist Maintenance in the identification, isolation, and removal of malfunctioning process equipment.
• Assist in the supervision and training of Operators I and II.
• Serve as the acting Senior Wastewater Plant Operator (Designated Operator in Charge) as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Recruitment Guidelines:

Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).

Experience: Four (4) years of full-time experience performing functions of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. Supervisory experience is desirable. A Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester units) with a major related to wastewater treatment and which includes a minimum of 30 basic science courses may be substituted for two years of the required experience. An Associate’s Degree or completion of 60 semester units at a college or university, either of which includes 15 semester units of basic science course may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of an appropriate, valid class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Will be required to operate forklift or other equipment.

May require possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate valid California Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator’s License based upon operational need and the duties assigned.

Possession of a current valid Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade III Certificate issued by the State of California State Water Resources Control Board.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
3) Current Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board (must be scanned and attached to the online application).

PLEASE NOTE: FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide). (Download PDF reader)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

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  An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
• An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.