Wastewater Operator-in-Training II, III

Under immediate, general supervision, or direction, performs semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation and maintenance of the District’s wastewater treatment plant, equipment and processes; regulates influent and effluent flows within the system; performs repair work on facilities; performs basic laboratory testing and sample collection; and performs related work as required. Receives immediate supervision (Operator-in-Training, Operator I), general supervision (Operator II), or direction (Operator III) from assigned supervisory or management personnel.

Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

is an entry-level, trainee classification. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn basic working knowledge of the District’s wastewater treatment plant operation in a training capacity. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern.

Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

is an entry-level classification. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform semi-skilled and skilled duties in the operation and maintenance of the District’s wastewater treatment plant, equipment and processes. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Operator II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgement in matters related to work procedures and methods.

Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

is the fully qualified journey-level classification in the series. Positions at this level are distinguished from Operator I level by the performance of a full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgement and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

This class is distinguished from the Operator III in that the latter performs more complex work assigned to the series, such as independently taking actions necessary for the operation and maintenance consistent with mandated certifications required to perform such duties, and which are dependent on the state designated level of the treatment plant; the Operator III level also performs duties including assisting with the planning, coordination, and scheduling of the overall plant operation during assigned shifts and/or providing technical and functional direction over lower-level staff.

is the advanced-level classification in the series responsible for performing the most complex work assigned to the series. Incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment. Positions in the classification rely on experience and judgement to perform assigned duties, independently take actions necessary for the operation and maintenance consistent with mandated certifications required to perform such duties, and which are dependent on the state designated level of the treatment plant.

The position also performs duties including assisting with the planning, coordination, and scheduling of the overall plant operation during assigned shifts and/or providing technical and functional direction over lower-level staff. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines and methods to complete assignments. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness,…