WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR SUPERVISOR - Emergency Fire Appointment

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - FIRE EMERGENCY

Applications will be accepted from Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - until the needs of the department are met.

EXAM NUMBER: I7227A-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 an emergency Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Supervisor vacancy 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 Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, organizes, assigns, directs and evaluates the work of subordinates engaged in sewage plant maintenance and operations.
• Ensures the proper operation and maintenance of assigned sewage treatment plants including pumps, sedimentation tanks, bio-filters, clarifiers, digesters, chlorinators, extended aeration and activated sludge processers and other related equipment used to treat raw sewage.
• Determines plant operation methods and procedures through the interpretation and evaluation of laboratory analyses of treated sewage.
• Schedules work assignments and maintenance, making requests for services and equipment as needed.
• Inspects plants for proper operating conditions, checking the condition of grease traps, filters, and sewer lines.
• Supervises the operation of a laboratory providing tests and reports related to wastewater treatment required by the State, County and other interested jurisdictions.
• Maintains plant and equipment records for ordering necessary materials, supplies and parts, and for determining the frequency and cause of breakdowns.
• Prepares necessary operational reports and correspondence to State and County health districts and the State Water Quality Control Board concerning the amount of sewage treated and disposed of and quality of final effluent released.
• Conducts sewage plant safety and training programs.
• Prepares budget requests for the sewage treatment section.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A valid Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate, Grade III 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 II - LIGHT:

This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

T o get credit for your valid California Class C Driver License and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate , 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.
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 County 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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