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The City of Thousand Oaks has an excellent opportunity for a motivated team player to provide analytical, technical assistance, planning, and project-level support to advance various initiatives related to infrastructure and asset maintenance and management, energy efficiency and renewable energy production, regulation tracking and reporting, water use, and reuse, and provide a variety of other programmatic support related to water and wastewater utilities within the Public Works Department.

We are seeking a collaborative self-starter to handle a range of responsibilities with competence and professionalism. The Assistant/Associate Analyst should demonstrate discretion and independent judgment, possess strong organizational skills, and have a proven ability to meet deadlines. The role requires handling sensitive issues with care and having excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

With additional experience, the Assistant/Associate Analyst may also provide analytic, technical, programmatic, and administrative support to a broader range of Public Works divisions, including stormwater quality and compliance, streets, fleet, and landscape maintenance, or potentially other divisions related to capital projects, engineering, transportation, and sustainability.

Highlights of this position include working in a dynamic environment with a great team of public works professionals working toward meaningful City goals that make a real difference in the future of the City of Thousand Oaks. 

Primary responsibilities:   

• Assist with the day-to-day operations, activities, and programs of the Public Works Department, more specifically related to water and wastewater utilities
• Help lead the Department’s Asset Management efforts in overseeing over $2 billion in citywide infrastructure, including assisting in the development of Master Plans
• Provide administrative support to various Public Works operational divisions and locations
• Provide staff assistance to Public Works management and supervisory staff; provide staff support to a variety of committees, prepare and present reports and other correspondence as necessary
• Plan, coordinate, implement, promote and oversee assigned programs and projects for various groups including water distribution, wastewater collections, wastewater pre-treatment, industrial waste, and wastewater treatment
• Assist with the citywide budget process and budget monitoring activities
• Coordinate with other agencies on collaboration, best practices and new initiatives
• Prepare and present technical and staff reports for Department, Council, and other stakeholders
• Analyze and interpret data to determine operational needs, identify solutions to address the needs, and provide recommendations
• Conduct operational-related research, studies and surveys for energy, water, and wastewater
• Assist in researching, soliciting, negotiating, implementing, and monitoring assigned contracts and agreements with service providers; ensure work complies with contracts and agreements
• Assist in the planning and coordination of assigned projects from start to finish and ensure efficient management of multiple project plans to meet deadlines
• Work independently and as a valuable team player on special projects by organizing, researching and coordinating information and requirements; planning, arranging, and meeting schedules
• Coordinate the design and implementation of public meetings and events, including community outreach
• Organize meeting information, prepare materials, and facilitate when required 

The City of Simi Valley is looking for a dedicated, service-oriented, collaborative team leader in the Sanitation Services Division of the Public Works Department. Consider joining a team of dedicated professionals who work to protect the environment and human health while preserving water, one of our most valuable natural resources. 

The Plant Operations Supervisor leads and supervises Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations and is responsible for assigning and performing routine and complex work assignments. Positions in this classification rely on experience and judgment to perform assigned duties. Assignments are given with general guidelines from the Chief Plant Operator and incumbents are responsible for establishing realistic priorities, objectives, timelines, and methods for assigning and completing assignments. 
 

Details:

• Regular full-time position, alternating 9/80 work schedule with Monday or Friday off
• Salary range: $40.93 - $52.48 hourly (based on qualifications)
• Plus an Excellent Benefits package, see details below

Qualifications for consideration: 

• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: 
  • Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level course work in water science, chemistry, environmental science or a related field.
  • Four years of wastewater treatment plant operations experience including one year of administrative or lead supervisory responsibility.
  • Possession of an appropriate, valid State of California Grade V Wastewater Treatment Operator certificate.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

For the full job description and minimum qualifications, click on the link below

Join our team!

We are seeking a knowledgeable Mechanic I/II with hands-on automotive experience to join our Public Works Maintenance Division. Ability to hire at Mechanic I or Mechanic II level based on relevant experience. Under supervision (Mechanic I) or general supervision (Mechanic II), participates in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for maintaining and repairing City vehicles and equipment; maintains and repairs gasoline, diesel powered, compressed natural gas (CNG), and electric automotive, heavy and light construction, and other power-driven equipment; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Details:

• Salary range for Mechanic I $23.28 - $29.73 hourly with Excellent Benefits
• Salary range for Mechanic II $29.07 - $37.11 hourly with Excellent Benefits
• Full-time regular position, the schedule consists of a 4/10 work schedule 

Minimum Qualifications for consideration are:

Education:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in mechanical repair or a related field.  

Experience:

Mechanic I: One year of experience performing minor and major equipment repairs.

Mechanic II: Two years of experience performing minor and major equipment repair duties including experience in the maintenance of both diesel and gas powered equipment.

License/Certificate:

Possession of, or ability to obtain within six months of employment, a valid California Class A driver’s license with Passenger Endorsement. Possession of ASE certifications are desirable.

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The duties of the Chief Wastewater Plant Operator includes setting process control parameters, carrying out treatment plant operation and maintenance activities of complex and difficult nature, preparing regulatory agency monitoring reports for the Director of Community Services and City Manager, and exercising supervision over assigned operations, maintenance, and technical personnel.

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The city of Simi Valley is looking for a dedicated, service-oriented, collaborative team leader in the Sanitation Services Division of the Public Works Department.  Consider joining a team of dedicated professionals who work to protect the environment and human health while preserving water, one of our most valuable natural resources.

The Plant Operator III is the advanced journey level classification in the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator series responsible for performing the most complex work assigned to the series. Incumbents regularly work on tasks that are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment. Positions in the classification rely on experience and judgment to perform assigned duties. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to complete assignments. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements.

Details:

• Salary range from $37.03 - $47.24 with Excellent Benefits (see below)
• The position is a regular full-time position and may require working weekends, evenings, holidays and stand-by 
• For the full job description and minimum qualifications, click on the link:

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

Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in water or wastewater treatment plant operations.

Experience: Experience commensurate with each grade level of certification as required by the State of California, which includes some course work in the area of assignment.

License and Certificate:

Water: Possession of a Grade I, II or III Water Treatment Plant Operator certificate issued by the State of California Department of Public Health.

Wastewater: Possession of a Grade I, II, or III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.

All Positions: Possession of a valid Class C California driver license. Positions in Wastewater require a Class B driver license within 12 months of employment.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid C.P.R. Certificate.