Lead Wastewater Plant Operator III-IV (Ventura Water)

City of Ventura•Ventura, WV

22h•$93,708 - $119,727

About The Position

The City of Ventura is hiring an experienced Lead Wastewater Plant Operator III–IV to join Ventura Water’s Wastewater Division. The Lead Wastewater Plant Operator III–IV works under general supervision as a working lead, overseeing an assigned crew in the operation and maintenance of the City’s domestic wastewater treatment facilities and chemical feed systems, including a 14 MGD tertiary treatment plant. Responsibilities include managing primary, secondary, tertiary and disinfection processes prior to discharge to state receiving waters, landscape irrigation systems, or recreational and wildlife habitat areas. This position also provides leadership and technical direction to staff, supports training and development, and assists in developing and implementing procedures and process improvements to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant wastewater operations. This position is flexibly staffed and may be filled at either level, depending on the certifications, qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skills of the incumbent, as well as the staffing needs of the City.

Requirements

A combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and five years of directly related experience, with at least two years in a wastewater treatment plant.
Lead Wastewater Plant Operator III - Possession of a valid Grade III Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
Lead Wastewater Plant Operator IV - Possession of a valid Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Class C driver's license may be required.

Nice To Haves

Possess solid technical knowledge of wastewater plant operations
Have current or prior experience working as a Lead Wastewater Plant Operator III–IV
Demonstrate effective leadership skills, including the ability to guide, support, and direct others
Be energetic, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Be a motivated self-starter with the ability to make logical, sound decisions
Work effectively independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment
Have flexibility and willingness to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as required

Responsibilities

Serve as a working lead by assigning and directing daily plant operations and maintenance activities
Lead and assist with operational adjustments, process control changes, and plant performance optimization
Oversee and perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and equipment adjustments
Conduct plant control sampling, testing, and wastewater calculations to evaluate system performance
Maintain accurate operational logs, preventive maintenance records, and required regulatory reports
Recommend operational improvements and procedural changes to enhance efficiency and compliance
Support purchasing and inventory of parts, materials, and treatment chemicals
Use a computerized maintenance management system to generate and track work orders
Train and mentor plant staff in operational processes, equipment use, safety practices, and recordkeeping
Assist with budget-related data and act on behalf of the supervisor when assigned
Incumbent may be required to work stand-by on rotational basis and report to work on a callback basis as needed within a designated time frame. Standby assignment is at the discretion of the Division Head.