WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR - Emergency Appointment Fire

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

Applications will be accepted from Friday, July 25, 2025, at 8:00 am- until the needs of the department are met.

EXAM NUMBER: I7224A-FR

The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires , including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Department of Beaches and Harbors is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.

Essential Job Functions

• Inspects, operates, and maintains pumps, sedimentation tanks, bio-filters, clarifiers, digesters, chlorinators, extended aeration and activated sludge processers, and other related equipment used to treat raw sewage.
  
• Inspects sewage at various processing stages, conducting chemical tests and flow measurements, and making such operating adjustments as required to ensure complete treatment of sewage.
  
• Isolates causes of plant malfunctions, making necessary adjustments and minor repairs to motors and pumps and ordering major repairs.
  
• Tests and analyzes final liquid effluent for purity and chlorine content before effluent is directed through final settling processes and discharge.
  
• Draws digested sludge from digesters to drying beds or vacuum truck.
  
• Inspects and cleans grease traps, filters, and sewer lines.
  
• Keeps records of weather, temperature, tests made, and volume of sewage treated.
  
• Analyzes water samples from treatment plants to determine chemical, biological, and bacterial contents.
  
• Operates water softeners and backwashing, brining, and regenerating equipment. Performs general maintenance of wastewater facility grounds and buildings.
  
• Operates, maintains, and programs various electronic data collection systems, electronic logic controllers, on-line meters, and autosamplers.
  
• May inspect swimming pool equipment for proper operation, perform chemical tests, and add chemicals as required.
  
• May treat domestic water using chlorinators and filters and perform related chemical tests.
  
• May be assigned work with outside contractors and verify work is satisfactory completed.
  
• May be assigned to request quotes from vendors for equipment, parts, tools, or service and generate purchase orders or purchase small needed parts.
  
• May supervise Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators, inmates, County wards or others in the performance of routine sewage plant activities.
  
• Drives automotive equipment to work sites.
  

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A valid Wastewater Treatment Plan Operator's Certificate, Grade II or higher, issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS III - MODERATE:

This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.


DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid California Class A or B Driver License
• Water Treatment Operator Certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board
• Distribution Operator Certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

T o get credit for your valid California Class (A, B, C) Driver License , Certificates, and or Licenses, you must attach a copy to your application at the time of filling or email a copy to wmarshall@bh.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Additional Information

EXAM CONTENT

During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Application & Filing Information:

Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add wmarshall@bh.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Check the website for updated information at: https://lacountylibrary.org/library-locator/ .

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL, AND PASSWORD:

All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.


ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contact Name: Whitney Marshall Department Contact Phone: (424) 526-7809 Department Contact Email: wmarshall@bh.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (424) 526-7810 Teletype Phone: (800) 889-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

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