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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Advanced Water Treatment Operator

CA 93030, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$78K/yr - $110K/yr

3+ years exp

The City of Oxnard’s Public Works Department is seeking a Principal Operator to join the Water Division Team. The Advanced Water Treatment Operator will operate and maintain the Advanced Water Purification Facility, ensuring safe and reliable drinking water for customers while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

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Responsibilities

Operate and perform routine maintenance of the Advanced Water Purification Facility membranes and other treatment process

Read and Calibrate process controls and analyzers

Investigate and troubleshoot operational issues

Collect data and develop reports for regulatory compliance

Utilization of SCADA platform to effectively oversee plant performance trends, and alarms to review performance and head off operational issues

Communicate with staff and customers in a respective and professional manner

Work with and around treatment chemicals

Follow all safety and regulatory mandates, and polices and procedures

Performs advanced journey-level plant operations and maintenance work; monitors operations and maintenance of plant systems, processes and/or equipment to ensure proper operations and that standards are met. Provides lead worker support as needed including making work assignments, training and monitoring the completion of work

Monitors systems, processes and equipment; gathers and records data, readings, samples and information used to ensure proper equipment operations or to determine required maintenance; calibrates equipment and makes equipment adjustments; starts up and shuts down equipment as required

Performs equipment inspections and maintains inspection records; coordinates and/or performs repair work; maintains and cleans various equipment, facility areas and grounds; maintains safe and clean site working conditions

Enters and maintains data. work records, files and activity logs; performs basic analysis of data and information; prepares and maintains reports and other related documentation

Monitors supplies/materials inventory; initiates purchase request for required items; schedules pick up of materials

Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned

Qualification

Water treatment experienceAdvanced Water Treatment CertificateSCADA platform utilizationData analysisEffective communication

Required

High School Diploma or GED

Three years of water treatment or wastewater treatment or advanced water treatment plant operation experience

Valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record may be required

Valid California State Water Resource Control Board T3 Certificate or CWEA Wastewater Operator 3 Certificate or Advanced Water Treatment 3 Certificate upon hire

Must be able to speak and understand English to effectively communicate with fellow employees, customers, and vendors

Benefits

Retirement Contributions: New members (as defined by PEPRA), 2% @ 62; "Classic" members 2% @ 55. The employee will be required to pay a portion of their annual earnings toward their retirement. The City of Oxnard does not participate in social security.

Vacation Time: Full time employees accrue vacation time at a rate of 4.08 - 7.77 hours per pay period based on years of service.

Sick Time: Full time employees accrue sick time at a rate of 3.70 hours per pay period.

Bilingual Pay: A regular full time employee may receive bilingual pay at the rate of $50.00-$125.00 bi-weekly depending on the level the employee is required to provide bilingual services as determined by the City Manager or designee.

Educational Incentive: For positions that do not require a Bachelor's Degree, the City offers an educational incentive award of 2.5% for employees that complete 30 work-related college semester units above the minimum education requirements for the position.

Health and Dental: Employees can choose from a variety of medical plans provided by the City. The City's contribution to medical coverage is outlined below: Level One – For employees hired before January 1, 2023, the City contributes $1,543.00 per month toward medical insurance premiums and an additional $74.21 per month toward dental insurance premiums. Employees will receive cash back if the medical plan they choose is less than the City’s monthly contribution of $1,543.00 per month. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive cash back in the amount of $1,243.00 per month provided they provide proof of other qualifying coverage. Any unused dental premium monies are paid to the employee. If employees hired prior to January 1, 2023 make any changes to their health plan, they will be placed in level two. Level Two - For employees hired on or after January 1, 2023, the City will contribute $1,956.00 towards medical insurance premiums with no cash back. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive $500.00 per month cash back provided they show proof of other qualifying coverage. The City will continue to provide $74.21 per month towards dental insurance.

Life Insurance: City employees receive Basic Life Coverage and have the option to purchase additional insurance.

Deferred Compensation: The City contributes 1% to a deferred compensation program.

Tuition Reimbursement: Full-time employees receive reimbursement of educational expenses including the costs of tuition, registration fees, laboratory fees, and books at a rate of 50% for work related coursework up to a maximum of $500 per fiscal year.

Holidays: The City observes 12 holidays per year