Wastewater Operations Superintendent I​/II – Environmental Services Department

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The San José–Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility (RWF) is one of the largest advanced wastewater treatment facilities in the nation and treats water from homes and businesses in the cities of San José, Santa Clara, Milpitas, Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, and unincorporated areas within Santa Clara County. The RWF serves a population of over 1.4 million people and has the capacity to treat 167 million gallons of wastewater per day.

The Operations and Maintenance division oversees managing daily activities related to operation and maintenance of all aspects of the facility.

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The Environmental Services Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Wastewater Operations Superintendent I/II vacancy in the Facility Operations division.

Annual salary ranges for this classification are:

• Wastewater Operations Superintendent I: $ - $
• Wastewater Operations Superintendent II: $ - $

These salary ranges include an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.

Under general direction of the Wastewater Operations Division Manager, the Wastewater Operations Superintendent I/II performs work of moderate difficulty by providing administrative support to the Division Manager in planning, organizing, supervising and managing the day-to-day activities of the Operations section of the Regional Wastewater Facility or in the role of liaison for Capital Improvement Project (CIP) initiatives including the planning, preparation, and coordination of CIP projects at the RWF.

This position may serve as the Designated Operator-in-Charge in the absence of the Wastewater Operations Division Manager. Performs other related work as required, including being available by phone and available to be onsite 24 hours/day.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Experience: One (1) year at a level equivalent to Wastewater Operations Foreperson I/II with demonstrated knowledge and experience in at least five (5) specific operational process areas, including Computer Room Operations, at the San Jose/Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facilityor equivalent facility.

Licensing: Possession of a valid California State Water Resources Control Board Operator (SWRCB) Grade IV Certificate and possession of a valid State of California driver's license.

Experience: Two (2) years at a level equivalent to Wastewater Operations Foreperson I/II with demonstrated knowledge and experience in at least six (6) specific operational process areas, including Computer Room Operations, at the San Jose/Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facilityor equivalent facility.

Licensing: Possession of a valid California State Water Resources Control Board Operator (SWRCB) Grade V Certificate and possessi…