Wastewater Services Superintendent

Job Description:

Wastewater Services Superintendent

Description

Description

WHAT WE OFFER
The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Educational Incentive - An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree or 5% for completion of a graduate's degree.
• Bilingual Incentive - Proficiency levels by exam are $.69 per hour (Level I), $1.00 per hour (Level II) or $1.32 per hour (Level III).
• Flexible Workweek/Telework Schedule - We support a work/life balance by offering compressed work (e.g., 9/80 workweek) and remote hybrid telework schedules for some positions subject to organizational needs and satisfactory performance.
• Annual Leave Accrual - New regular, full-time employees in this classification will earn 208 hours per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service.
• Annual Leave Redemption - An employee may elect to "cash in" or redeem up to 100 hours of vacation accrued in the same year after using 80 hours of vacation in the preceding 12 months.
• Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3.00% match on your 401(k) contributions.
• Health Plans - Full time employees are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical, dental and vision care expenses.
• Pension Plan - Participation in the County's defined benefit pension plan, which has reciprocity with CalPERS.
• Holidays - 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.

The PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY, Water and Sanitation Department operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to serve the public and is responsible for the administration, customer service, billing, operation, maintenance, design, construction and inspection of water and sewer systems: specifically four potable water systems, seven sewer collection systems, three wastewater treatment plants and one recycled water system.

THE POSITION
Under limited direction, the Wastewater Services (WWS) Superintendent plans, manages and directs resources, including personnel and equipment required for the operation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater services throughout the Public Works Agency - Water and Sanitation Department service areas; and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
WWS Superintendent is the first-level management classification within the Water and Sanitation Department and is characterized by the responsibility to manage either the water or wastewater services sections. Employees in this classification supervise subordinate-level, first-line supervisors, who have day-to-day responsibility for assigned section activities. The WWS Superintendent differs from the WWS Supervisor by having overall management responsibility over the wastewater service areas.

PAYROLL TITLE: Water/Wastewater Services Superintendent

Water/Wastewater Services Superintendent is a Management classification and not eligible for overtime compensation. Incumbents in this classification are eligible for benefits at the MB4 level.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manages the operation and maintenance of wastewater, treatment, recycled water distribution system, pipelines and customer service; develops strategies, work plans and process/system improvements.
• Uses a variety of computer programs including work management systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System, spreadsheet, word processing, etc. to perform job duties.
• Performs asset management; allocates and monitors budgeted resources; approves expenditures; provides budget recommendations; and administers contracts.
• Determines priority of maintenance activities; manages, assigns and directs personnel and equipment through subordinate supervisors.
• Monitors and inspects maintenance projects; reviews design plans related to operation and maintenance; coordinates with, monitors and oversees work of outside contractors and bid proposals; and assists with final inspection of construction projects prior to assuming operation and maintenance.
• Interviews and selects staff; supervises, evaluates and trains staff; recommends & takes action on personnel matters; ensures compliance with rules and regulations and Memorandums of Agreement (MOA).
• Implements and maintains safety program in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and County policies; identifies preventive measures; and oversees compliance of U.S. Department of Transportation requirements for drug and alcohol testing.
• Investigates wastewater system complaints and recommends solutions; functions as liaison to agencies, cities, etc.; and coordinates projects with local jurisdictions.
• Prepares reports and maintains records as required.
• Responds to and directs operations during emergency situations; prioritizes equipment and material; requisitions contractors; coordinates response with other agencies.
• Maintains and tracks compliance with applicable federal and state regulatory requirements including the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
• Plans, coordinates, directs and reviews process control activities to ensure compliance with permit requirements.
• Serves and reports as “Chief Operator” for all department wastewater district permits to the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE
Requires two (2) years of experience equivalent to a Water/Wastewater Services Supervisor; OR the equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, chemistry, microbiology, environmental science or related field of study and five (5) years of related experience in the wastewater field, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess and maintain a valid Wastewater Treatment Operator Grade 4 certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board;
• Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license;
• Must be able to respond to on-call or emergency situations, which may arise at any time, including evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.;
• Must be able to travel to different work sites over a large geographic area;
• Must be able to stand, walk on uneven terrain, kneel, crouch, climb, work at heights and depths, stoop, twist, climb, and lift and move heavy objects weighing fifty (50) pounds or more;
• Must be able to use proper work safety precautions/procedures, as assignments may involve exposure to various weather and environmental conditions, vibration, confined spaces, chemicals and infectious materials, hazardous gases, mechanical and electrical hazards, raw sewage, and water/wastewater effluents; and
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Skills must be demonstrated in the completion of the employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
Extensive knowledge of: federal and state rules and regulations, environmental restrictions and required state permits and certificates applicable to work methods; design and construction methods and practices; emergency response procedures; regulation and use of chemicals used for wastewater treatment; operation, maintenance and SCADA monitoring systems; personnel, safety practices, equipment, materials, procedures, and methods used in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater section/unit; management principles and practices; budgetary management and accounting systems; principles and practices of employee supervision, training and evaluation; Memorandums of Agreement and Personnel Rules and Regulations.

Demonstrated ability to: plan, manage, organize, prioritize activities for the operation and maintenance of wastewater systems, equipment, and facilities; select, train, supervise and evaluate staff; develop operating budgets; make calculations for process parameters, testing sample analysis, process control orders, plans and specifications, maps and project costs; make decisions in emergency situations; recommend solutions to problems; respond effectively to complaints such as sewer system overflows; effectively utilize computer applications and software including email, word processing, spreadsheets, web-based applications and SCADA system; communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Work is performed primarily in an office environment and may include travel to and from construction and maintenance sites, which may involve working near equipment or machinery.

Recruitment Process

FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by County of Ventura, Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

FIRST REVIEW: A first review of applications is anticipated to occur on or around Friday, March 21 , 2025 and subsequent reviews may be conducted until sufficient applications are received to meet business needs.

To apply online, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura, Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application; however, it/they may not be substituted in lieu of the application.

NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here (Download PDF reader) for additional information.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing. This questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in removal of the application from further consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. Applicants meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the recruitment process.

TRAINING and EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process.

NOTE: The selection process will likely consist of an Oral Examination, which may be preceded by or replaced with a score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool. In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%: A job-related oral examination may be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, an examination will not be conducted. Instead, a score of seventy percent (70%) will be assigned to each application, and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list.

ELIGIBLE LIST: Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill present and future Regular (including Temporary, and Fixed-term), Extra Help and Intermittent vacancies for these (or similar) positions only. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: The selected candidate may be subjected to a thorough post-offer, pre-employment background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Kelli Fitzgerald by email at kelli.fitzgerald@ventura.org.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

MANAGEMENT

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
• Retirement FAQ's
• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: MB3, MB4, MS, MT, MCC, MU

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$102,694.60 - $143,772.44 Annually