Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor

Monthly Salary Range:

$11,184 - $13,594

The Carpinteria Sanitary District is seeking a motivated and resourceful individual to fill an open position within the District’s Wastewater Operations department. We will consider State certified wastewater treatment plant operators with current Grade 3 or higher with the ability to obtain a Grade 4 within twelve (12) months of accepting position. The ideal candidate will possess an Laboratory Analyst Grade 1 and Mechanical Technologist Grade 2 certification through CWEA.

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Opportunities for professional development are available, as the Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project (CAPP) is in the construction phase. This project includes a 1.2 MGD advanced water treatment facility located at the District’s existing treatment plant site. The selected candidate will be a key ground floor participant in this exciting potable reuse project.

Generally, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor responsibilities include supervising employees, monitoring wastewater treatment plant processes, maintaining and repairing equipment and systems, performing routine laboratory tests, and other key tasks necessary to operate a state‑of‑the‑art wastewater treatment facility. Availability for periodic “on-call” duty is mandatory.

Possession of a valid California driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED is required. College-level coursework or specialized training in wastewater treatment, water technology, environmental science, chemistry, biology, engineering technology, supervision, public administration, or a related field is desirable. The successful candidate must pass a post‑offer, pre‑employment physical and background check.

The District offers a competitive compensation package that includes a CalPERS retirement program, medical, dental and vision insurance for employee and dependents, life insurance, sick/vacation leave, and paid holidays.