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THE POSITION

Under supervision of the Utilities Superintendent, the Water Treatment/Distribution System Operator will be responsible for a variety of operational and general maintenance tasks on the City’s water treatment and distribution systems. The position will entail the proper operation of each of the City’s well sites, laying and fitting pipelines, installing, reading, repairing water meters, maintaining records of water infrastructure, and other duties as required and assigned.

Water Treatment/Distribution System Operator I
The Water Distribution/Treatment System Operator I is an entry level class responsible for a variety of operations and maintenance of the water distribution and treatment system, and incumbents are expected to perform the full scope of assigned duties. This classification is alternatively staffed with a Treatment/Distribution System Operator II and incumbents may advance to a higher level after gaining experience, obtaining required certification’s and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher-level class.

Salary: $4,017.05 - $4,882.75 Monthly

Water Treatment/Distribution System Operator II
The Water Treatment/Distribution System Operator II is the journey level class expected to perform the full range of water system activities and related support duties with minimum supervision. Incumbent is responsible for the performance of the division’s complex and difficult assignments and may provide training to entry level staff. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Senior Water Distribution/Treatment System Operator in that the latter is responsible for division supervision and performance of the divisions most complex tasks. 

Salary: $4,571.77 - $5,557.03

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THE POSITION

The City of Hughson is seeking to fill the position of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. Under immediate and general supervision, learns to perform and performs the full array of duties assigned to classes in the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator series, including operations, controls and maintenance work in Public Works wastewater treatment plant facility; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; performs other related duties as required. 

DISTINGUISING CHARACTERISTICS:

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I 

The Wastewater Plant Operator I is a journey level class responsible for a wider variety of plant operations and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plants, and incumbents are expected to perform the full scope of assigned duties. The classification is alternatively staffed with Plant Operator II, and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience, obtaining required certifications and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher level class. 

Salary: $4,017.05 - $4,882.75 Monthly

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II is the advanced journey level class responsible for the full range of treatment plant responsibilities and for the performance of the most complex and difficult assignments within the series. Incumbents in this classification provide training to less experienced staff. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Public Works Supervisor in that latter is responsible for the overall operation and supervision of the wastewater treatment program.

Salary: $4,571.77 - $5,557.03 Monthly

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The County's Executive Office is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Legislative Analyst.

 

Please view our Online Brochure for detailed information about the position and instructions on how to apply.

 

You’re invited to a virtual informational session hosted by the hiring manager on Monday, October 7, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Join us to learn more about the role. Click here to register!

 

The Position

The Intergovernmental and Public Affairs Unit is responsible for managing the County's legislative programs in Sacramento and Washington DC. This includes developing the County's Legislative Session Program, initiating legislation, and monitoring State and Federal legislation and budget issues that affect the County. In addition, special projects of an intergovernmental nature are staffed by the unit, including grants.

 

The Legislative Analyst performs research on and provides interpretation, analysis, and coordination of Federal and State legislative matters impacting the County. The Legislative Analyst also provides staff support in preparing legislative research and positions and performs varied, complex tasks in support of the work of the Intergovernmental and Public Affairs Unit.

 

This position receives general supervision from the County’s Chief Legislative Officer and may exercise indirect supervision over lower-level professional, technical, and clerical employees.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education, training, and experience that likely would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Typical ways to obtain the required qualifications could include:

 

Education - Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, political or social science, or a related field.

 

Experience - Three years of increasingly responsible experience performing a wide variety of administrative and managerial duties in a large, complex public agency, including one year in a senior-level administrative or management position.

 

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click "Apply". If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply.

 

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:

Informational Session: October 7, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Final Filing Date: October 16, 2024, at 11:59 PM

Application Screening: October 22-24, 2024

Panel Interview: Week of November 4, 2024

The County of San Mateo is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Human Resources IT Manager - HRIS/HRMS.

 

Please view our Online Brochure for detailed information about the position and instructions on how to apply.

 

The Position

The Human Resources IT Manager - HRIS/HRMS (Manager) will possess in-depth knowledge of the functions of human resources in a large, complex organization and how HR programs and software work within a company's culture and infrastructure.

 

With an eye toward innovation and with a balance of the practical, the Manager will implement, maintain, and enhance HR related information and management systems and will develop and implement long-term and short-term automation strategies to streamline HR programs.

 

The Human Resources Department is looking to streamline the software we use to make the employee experiences seamless through their career at the County. The Manager will ensure all HR-related systems are harmonious for the user, will stay updated and compliant with Federal, State, and labor regulations, and will translate technical information to simple language that any employee can understand.

 

The Manager will stay current with trends and resources in information technology, evaluate, plan, and implement the department's needs, have strong technical expertise, and communicate effectively with executive leadership, HR Managers, and Department business users.

 

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

 

Three years of analytical or administrative experience that involved the application of data processing principles and techniques.

 

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click "Apply". If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply.

 

In addition to completing the standard Employment Application form, responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (attached to the application form) must also be provided.

 

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:

Final Filing Date: October 9, 2024, at 11:59 PM

Application Screening: October 16-17, 2024

Panel Interview: October 30-31, 2024

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to learn more about San José.

 

About the Department
The mission of the Human Resources Department states: “Our Human Resources team recognizes that our employees power the City of San Jose and our success as a city is dependent on our ability to create a dynamic and engaged workforce. Our employees’ ability to provide excellent service is strengthened when we invest in attracting talent, provide opportunities for career growth, enable an environment focused on health, safety, and wellness, and retain a diverse workforce in a workplace that is equitable and inclusive.”
  
San Jose’s Human Resources Department offers key strategic support to the City and is responsible for the following core services:

• Employee Benefits – Provide benefit programs that best meet the needs of employees, retirees, their dependents, and the City, assist participants in effectively utilizing their plans and promote employee wellness.
• Employment Services – Facilitate the City’s ability to attract and hire a diverse and talented workforce.
• Health and Safety – Provide services that promote employee health, safety, and well-being.
• Learning and Development – Provide Citywide employee training and pipeline development programs that support employee recruitment, growth, engagement, and retention.
• The Department also offers strategic support in Citywide Human Resources Systems Management and Records Management, Departmental Administration, Customer Service, Personnel Management, Financial Management, and Emergency Response and Recovery

Overview:
Are you interested in becoming a water treatment plant operator? Do you have water treatment process experience? Are you a T1 or T2 licensed Water Treatment Operator? If so, check out the Assistant Water Plant Operator position at Valley Water.
 
Valley Water is the primary water resource agency for Santa Clara County, supplying wholesale water, providing flood protection, and serving as environmental steward for clean, safe creeks and healthy ecosystems. Valley Water serves approximately two million people in 15 cities: Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mt. View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga and Sunnyvale, and the towns of Los Altos Hills and Los Gatos, and manages 10 dams and surface water reservoirs, three water treatment plants, a state-of-the-art water quality laboratory, 400 acres of groundwater recharge ponds, and 275 miles of streams.
 
The Assistant Water Plant Operator helps with all day-to-day plant operations, including operating and maintaining plant equipment, calibrating water quality monitoring equipment; taking and analyzing water and chemical samples; cleaning equipment and facilities; receiving bulk chemical deliveries; operating the sludge dewatering process; using the computer-based plant control, or SCADA system, completing data entry, initiating work orders, and maintaining plant operations logs and reports. Operators work a 4 to 6-month assigned rotations between day shift, night shift, and other shifts, as needed. The facility operates and is staffed continuously, which means 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This position reports to the Water Plant Supervisor and works under direction from the Senior/Water Plant Operator.
 
Our Commitment: 
Racial equity, diversity and inclusion are integral to Valley Water. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity, contributes to inclusion, and strengthens belonging by broadening our perspective and collective understanding of the world around us to accomplish our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.
 
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Regularly conduct rounds to monitor plant operations and maintain plant equipment and grounds; observe, evaluate, troubleshoot, and report condition of the facility and equipment, including pipes, pumps, valves, feeders, motors, basins, tanks, generators, analyzers, and sludge beds; take and record measurements and instrument readings, such as pressures, temperature, flow, volume, and concentrations; operate and adjust pumps and valves; calibrate and perform preventative maintenance on plant instruments; observe and report on the flow, volume, and quality of the water, including color, odor, and turbidity; and assist in maintaining grounds in a clean, orderly, and secure state. 
• Draw samples of water and other materials from the different phases of water treatment; measure and analyze the samples to determine compliance with Valley Water and regulatory standards for chlorine, ozone, phosphate, and ammonia residuals, pH, turbidity, taste, and odor. Receive and monitor deliveries of bulk chemicals and other plant supplies.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance procedures on operating equipment and facilities; including flocculators, basins, filters, sludge drying beds, washwater clarification system, and containment and delivery areas. Employees have a responsibility for safety; for following safety regulations and safety policies and procedures applicable to their work; and for carrying out those responsibilities with due diligence as a condition of employment.
• Use the plant's computer based Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to monitor plant operations; scan multiple computer monitors simultaneously; navigate a multitude of program screens to observe, track, and retrieve water, chemical, and equipment readings. Perform various administrative tasks, including data entry into spreadsheets, update standard operating procedures, initiate work orders, maintain, compile and update plant operations logs and reports. 

Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:
Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.

Ideal Experience:
Level I: 0-1 year of experience, including intern/temporary, in a similar work environment, such as handling industrial chemicals, working various alternating shifts (including night shift), operating mechanical equipment, and/or maintaining regulatory compliance.
Level II: One (1) or more years of experience performing work as a licensed operator at a water treatment plant that is rated as a T-4 or higher facility.

Ideal Skills and Abilities:
Both Level I & II:

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to assimilate constructive feedback during on-the-job training
• Attention to details and ability to follow instructions

Ideal Knowledge:
Both Level I & II:

• Knowledge of the water treatment process
• Understanding of job duties of water plant operators
• Good high-school level math skills
• Basic understanding of chemistry
• Knowledge and recognition of importance of safety protocols, especially around chemicals

Ideal Training and Education:
Both Level I & II: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by six (6) quarter units in chemistry and six (6) quarter units in math from an accredited college.
 
Level I Substitution: 

• An Associate’s degree in engineering or chemistry from an accredited college may substitute for the training required at the time of application. 
• Possession of a Grade T1 Water Treatment Operator certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board may substitute for the training requirement at the time of application.

Level II Substitution: 

• An Associate’s degree in engineering or chemistry from an accredited college may substitute for the training and experience required at the time of application.

Required License or Certificate Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Level I:
• As a condition of employment individuals must acquire and maintain a Grade T2 Water Treatment Operator certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board within eighteen (18) months of appointment.
 
Level II:
• Possession of a Grade T2 Water Treatment Operator certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
• As a condition of employment, individuals must acquire and maintain a Grade T3 Water Treatment Operator certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board within twenty-four (24) months of appointment.

Is your passion helping people and organizations? Do you have a proven track record of excellence in the Human Resources field? Are you interested in helping to drive culture and create an innovative and engaged workforce within a growing community?

The City of Newark is now recruiting for a Human Resources Technician. The Human Resources Technician is often responsible for first impressions of the City to potential job candidates, employees, and the general public. They are responsible for providing accurate and timely information and are expected to wow our employees and other customers with exemplary personal service. Technicians support all of the Human Resources functions, including recruitment and selection, employee engagement, employee development, workers' compensation, benefits, performance management, talent acquisition, employee relations, and classification and compensation. While working as a generalist in all areas, they can also specialize in a few areas that match their skills, passion, and professional growth interests.

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Experience:

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible human resources technical or administrative work.

Training:

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent. College-level course work is desirable. 

License and Certificate:

Possession of a valid driver license and a satisfactory driving record throughout employment.

Under direction, provides lead direction to the staff engaged in the full range of assigned duties related to the City’s water distribution and treatment systems, and the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility.

The Senior Utility Worker is the advanced journey-level classification in the Utility Worker series. Incumbents perform skilled duties in the operations and maintenance of the water distribution and treatment system, and plant operations and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant and provide lead direction and training to assigned crews.

Receives direction from the Utilities Superintendent and/or higher-level staff. Exercises technical and functional supervision over lower-level utilities staff.

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