CLOSING DATE & TIME: OCTOBER 18, 2022 AT 4:00PM PACIFIC TIME
Under direction, the _Potable Water Treatment Operator III _performs a variety of skilled duties in the operation and maintenance of the District’s water treatment facilities, potable water treatment plants , supply wells, and ancillary systems; performs repairs and adjustments to plant equipment; treats surface and ground water for potable water and ground recharge; and performs related duties as assigned.
This is an advanced-level classification in the Potable Water Treatment Operator series responsible for independently taking actions necessary for the operation and maintenance on an assigned potable plant, consistent with the mandated certifications required to perform such duties, and which are dependent on the State designated grade level of the assigned plant. Incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment. Positions in this classification rely on experience and judgment to perform assigned duties. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines and methods to deliver services. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements.
Required Skills
Knowledge of:
- Principles of water treatment plant operations.
- Tools and equipment used in the operation and maintenance of motors, engines, pumps, and other water treatment plant equipment.
- Methods and techniques of instrumentation calibration.
- Proper water quality sampling techniques for physical and micro-biological sampling; chemical storage and dosing.
- Mathematical principles related to the computation of flows and volumes in water treatment, production and distribution systems.
- State laws and environmental regulations in assigned areas of responsibility.
- Methods and techniques of preventive maintenance.
- District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
- The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work perform.
Ability to:
- Operate and perform inspections of treatment plant equipment.
- Monitor and adjust plant processes to maintain water quality standards.
- Train less experienced personnel.
- Collect a variety of samples and conduct appropriate tests.
- Create, utilize and interpret spreadsheets and maintain and update accurate records.
- Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
- Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
- Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
- Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Required Experience
Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, along with the specific licenses/certifications as outlined below:
EXPERIENCE:
- Two (2) years of experience operating and maintaining pumps and valves similar to those used in a large water treatment and distribution system. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), and membrane or reverse osmosis facility experience desired.
EDUCATION:
- Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by specialized training in water treatment operations.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- A valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.
- A State of California Water Treatment Operator Certificate, Grade III.
- A State of California Distribution Operator Certificate, Grade II.