Senior Wastewater Operations Supervisor
Salary
$129,126.40 - $156,208.00 Annually
Location
City of San Diego, CA
Job Type
Varies by Position
Job Number
GU-T11904-202606
Business Area
2000 - Public Utilities
Opening Date
06/12/2026
Closing Date
7/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
JOB INFORMATION
Senior Wastewater Operations Supervisor positions plan, assign, supervise and train subordinates in the operation of various City wastewater treatment/water reclamation plants; ensure treatment standards are met; review work in progress and upon completion; perform operational studies of wastewater processes; analyze and recommend operational procedures and the use of equipment and materials; represent the facility during regulatory inspections; conduct plant tours and informational sessions; prepare technical and non-technical reports; evaluate and rate the work performance of subordinates; and perform other duties as assigned.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
CERTIFICATION: A valid Grade IV or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued from the California State Water Resources Control Board.
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LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of hire.
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HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):
Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.
SCREENING PROCESS
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.
Rev. 5 - June 12, 2026 (New Recruitment Date)
City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits.
Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City's Police Academy, will participate in the City's Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees' Retirement System (SDCERS).
Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations.
Flexible Benefits Plan Options for Employees Represented by Municipal Employees Associate (MEA) or review the Benefits Summary for MEA Employees.
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I understand that failure to respond to the following questions in the spaces provided may result in the rejection of my application. In addition, I may miss out on employment opportunities. Résumés are NOT reviewed for assessing the minimum requirements, qualifications will be determined from the answers provided to the supplemental questions.
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Are you a current or former City of San Diego government/municipal employee?
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If you have previously worked or are currently working for the City of San Diego, please enter your PERNR.
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The minimum age for this job is 18, unless you are 17 and a high school graduate. Do you meet the minimum age requirements for this job?
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Do you possess a valid Grade IV or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued from the California State Water Resources Control Board? Attach proof of certification to your application.
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How many years of full-time experience do you have supervising the operations of a wastewater treatment plant?
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Describe your experience supervising the operations of a wastewater treatment plant. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this area, write "None."
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In which of the following areas do you have experience?
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Describe your experience in the following areas: a. Distributed Control System (DCS); b. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA); c. Wastewater/Water Information Management System (WIMS); d. Enterprise Resource Program (ERP) such as SAP for asset management. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in a specific area, write "None."
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I understand that this position may be required to work on stand-by and respond to the facility on a continuous basis to address issues after hours.
Required Question
Employer City of San Diego
Address 1200 3rd Ave., Suite 300, MS 51P
San Diego, California, 92101
Phone (619) 236-6400
(619) 236-6358
Website http://www.sandiego.gov/empopp/