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Do you have the knowledge of wastewater treatment plants and water distribution systems?

The County's Department of Public Works seeks your interest in an excellent career opportunity for Wastewater Plant Operator II. Our Operators use equipment and machinery such as pumps, valves, electric motors, motor control centers, screening devices, flow meters, trickling filters, activated sludge process, aerobic digesters, sludge drying beds, effluent percolation beds, and spray irrigation systems to recognize unusual, inefficient, or dangerous operating conditions and take appropriate action.

The County of San Diego is currently accepting job applications for Wastewater Plant Operator II. The Operators perform a wide variety of tasks, which include skilled wastewater treatment plant operations, routine plant maintenance, laboratory, and routine housekeeping duties at a treatment plant. Wastewater Plant Operator II performs the following duties at the journey level: skilled operation and maintenance of rural wastewater plants, sewer conveyance systems, and water distribution systems, including pumping stations, wastewater treatment plants, and potable water distribution systems.

Possession of a Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate issued by the California Water Resources Control Board.
NOTE: A copy of the Grade II certificate must be attached during Step 1 of the on-line application submittal process.

Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate, as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.