Wastewater Treatment Superintendent positions plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants, water reclamation plants, biosolids handling facilities, and pump stations; serve as the Chief Plant Operator or Designated Operator in Charge in the absence of the Wastewater Chief Plant Operator; develop policies and procedures; lead and oversee all aspects of the facility operations and maintenance activities; prepare operations and maintenance budgets; prepare technical and non-technical reports; provide information and make presentations to City Management, regulatory agencies, City Council and Metro Joint Power Authority, the news media, community groups, high schools, colleges and the general public; serving as the City representative of various boards and committees; train, supervise and evaluate the work performance of subordinates; take appropriate disciplinary actions when needed; and perform other duties as required.
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Employees in job classifications represented by the Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:
4% effective 7/1/24
2% effective 1/1/25
5% effective 7/1/25
In addition to the scheduled general wage increases, the following special salary wage increase is also scheduled to take effect Wastewater Treatment Superintendent:
5% effective 1/1/25
5% effective 7/1/26
Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
Wastewater Treatment Superintendent employees with valid Grade V Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate are eligible for 7.5% additional pay.
Wastewater Treatment Superintendent employees may be required to work standby, for which a 5% additional salary may be paid.
The Public Utilities Department may implement a rotation policy for its Wastewater Treatment Superintendents.
Unless otherwise indicated, you must meet the following requirements on the date you apply.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options:
A valid Grade V or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate of Competence issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board AND two years of full-time experience supervising the operations of a wastewater treatment plant.
A valid Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate of Competence issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board AND three years of full-time experience supervising the operations of a wastewater treatment plant.
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If you meet the minimum qualifications with option 2, you must obtain a valid Grade V Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate of Competence issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board within 12 months of hire.
City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.
LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License will be required at the time of hire.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
Knowledge and/or experience working with Distributed Control Systems.
The City:
With more than 1.4 million people, the City of San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United States and the second largest in California. The City of San Diego’s strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions, unsurpassed quality of life, and world-renowned location makes it the ideal place to work, live, and play. With its great weather, miles of sandy beaches, and major attractions, San Diego has something to offer for everyone.
The City’s Mission, as found in our Strategic Plan, is “To Effectively Serve and Support Our Communities.” Our core values are Integrity, Service, People, and Excellence. The City’s Vision is “A World-Class City for All.”
As one of the region’s largest employers, the City of San Diego has a combined Fiscal Year 2022 operating and capital budget of approximately $4.6 billion and employs approximately 11,800 highly dedicated employees. Additional information about the City of San Diego can be obtained on the City’s website: www.sandiego.gov.
The Department:
The Public Utilities Department (PUD) is comprised of four branches that are primarily funded by the Water Enterprise Fund and the Sewer Enterprise Funds: t...he Water Recovery Branch, the Water Delivery Branch, Business Support Branch, and the Pure Water and Technical Support Branch. The Department is committed to the following in its management of Water and Wastewater services:
•Quality: We surpass quality and safety standards.
•Value: We operate and invest wisely.
•Reliability: We consistently provide dependable services.
•Customer Service: We are responsive, professional and courteous.
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The Public Utilities Director is responsible for setting the overall direction for the department and providing high level guidance on day to day activities. The External Affairs and Water Policy group reports directly to the Director. All other activities of the department report directly to the Executive Assistant Director, who is responsible for operations of the department on a daily basis. Day-to-day operational responsibility for PUD rests with the Assistant Directors of each branch, who report to the Executive Assistant Director. The Public Utilities’ management team is further comprised of Deputy Directors, who report to the Assistant Directors and head each of the major divisions within each branch. PUD currently has a staff allocation of approximately 1,700 and a Fiscal Year 2022 budget of $1.7 billion.
The water system serves the City and certain surrounding areas, including retail, wholesale and reclaimed water customers. The water system's service area covers 403 miles, including 342 miles in the City, and has approximately 1.3 million retail customers. This water system can treat up to 378 million gallons of drinking water per day and includes: 49 pump stations; 3 water treatment plants; over 3,400 miles of pipeline; more than 320,000 service connections; and 135 separate pressure zones.
The wastewater system consists of two sub-systems: the Municipal Sub-System and the Metropolitan Sub-System. The Municipal system is a sewage collection and conveyance system for the City's residents, and the Metropolitan system treats and disposes of the wastewater generated by the City and 12 other cities and districts near the city. The Metropolitan system has sufficient capacity to accommodate a regional population in excess of 2.5 million. The entire wastewater system covers approximately 450 square miles and a population of over 2.2 million. The system can treat up to 255 million gallons of wastewater per day and includes: 79 pump stations; 3 wastewater treatment plants; a bio-solid processing plant; 2 ocean outfalls; and more than 3,000 miles of pipeline.
The City is implementing a large-scale potable reuse project called Pure Water San Diego that uses proven water purification technology to produce a safe, sustainable, and high quality water supply for San Diego. The Program is a cost-effective investment that will provide a reliable, locally-controlled, and drought-proof drinking water supply. An initial 30 million gallons per day water purification facility is planned to be operational as early as 2025. The long-term goal, producing 83 million gallons of purified water per day (one-third of San Diego's future drinking water supply), is planned to be reached in 2035.
