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THE OPPORTUNITY
The City of Pacifica is recruiting for a Assistant Plant Manager within the Department of Public Works Wastewater Division. Under direction of the Wastewater Plant Operations Manager, the incumbent will plan, organize and manage the activities of the Wastewater Treatment System Division.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining and repairing the City’s infrastructure and wastewater treatment operations in an efficient and cost-effective manner while providing a high level of customer service and a safe work environment for city employees. The Department maintains wastewater infrastructures which includes wastewater collection system, pump stations, wastewater treatment plant, parks, playing fields and medians and keeps streets and trails clean and well-maintained. The Department also coordinates the tree program, cleans beaches and coordinates the City Beautification program.
The Public Works Department is organized into three divisions including Wastewater, Field Services and Engineering. The Wastewater Division is organized into two groups which includes the operation of the Calera Creek water treatment plant and management of the collection system. Field Services oversees the maintenance of city streets, parks, trees, vehicles and public facilities. The Engineering Division manages public infrastructure projects, transportation planning and maintenance and repair of the City’s infrastructure. The Public Works Department is supported by 56 full-time staff and the Wastewater Division has an annual operating budget of $18.5 million, along with a CIP appropriation of $ 5 million. The Assistant Plant Manager reports to the Wastewater Plant Operations Manager.
At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and community members.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Plan, organize, administer, review and evaluate the work of technical and operational and maintenance staff directly and through subordinate levels of supervision.
- Administer the maintenance program at the treatment plant
- Monitor operations to assure that operating procedures are followed.
- Carry out division goals, objectives, work plans, reports, policies and procedures.
- Coordinate with City departments and State agencies to assure compliance with various regulations, industry standards, City policies, procedures and goals.
- Act as the Designated Operator-In-Charge as assigned in the absence of the Plant Manager
- May act as the Chief Plant Operator for the Calera Creek Water Recycling Plant with possession of current Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Certificate as issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
- Assist with regulatory agency reporting.
- Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence.
- Conduct operational studies and special projects; gather information, evaluate alternatives, prepare and present reports and recommendations.
- Recommend and enforce safety measures and programs and ensures that assigned staff, consultants and contract employees conduct work in a safe manner in accordance with established procedures.
- Prepare requests for proposals for vendor, engineering, contractor and maintenance services; negotiate and administer contracts and authorized payments for services.
- Control the requisition of supplies, materials and equipment.
- Serve as the City’s alternate representative with all regulatory agencies, including the Regional Water Quality Control Board, the Air Quality Control Board and the State water Quality Control Board as needed.
- Serve as a Disaster Service Worker, as required.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required and other duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidate
MINIMUM 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:
Experience
Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance/operation of a wastewater treatment plant, including supervisory experience.
Training
Equivalent to an Associate of Arts Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Electronics, Instrumentation, Biology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Substitution: Additional years of related experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. (Example: additional two years of related experience with an Associate’s Degree may be equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree).
Certification
Possession and maintenance of a Grade III or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. A Grade IV certificate is required within two years of appointment.
License
Possession and maintenance of a California Class C driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
Please refer to attached job description for additional requirements.
Benefits
Benefits. The City of Pacifica provides a highly competitive compensation and benefits package that includes the following:
Retirement
The City contracts with CalPERS to provide a retirement plan that utilizes the formula of 2.5% @ 55 for "Classic members" or 2% @ 62 for "PEPRA members." Classic Members contribute 8% employee contribution plus 2.5% employer cost share for a total contribution of 10.5%. PEPRA members pay 6.75% employee contribution plus 2.5% employer cost share for a total contribution of 9.25%. The City does not participate in Social Security.
Insurance
The City provides its employees with a medical insurance allowance that allows employees to purchase medical insurance through either Teamsters Union #856 Health and Welfare or CalPERS medical benefits plan. Some plans require employee contributions.
Employees with proof of qualifying health insurance coverage through another group health plan may qualify for a "Health In-Lieu Payment" when declining city coverage.
The City contributes toward a dental insurance plan and vision plan for employee and all eligible dependents.
The City pays premiums for:
- Life insurance premium in the amount of two (2) times annual salary up to $200,000
- Long term disability insurance (to begin sixty days after onset of non-work-related illness or injury)
Long-Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance: City provides paid long-term disability and life insurance coverage through Voya Financial, and an Employee Assistance Program through MHN.
Deferred Compensation
May participate in the 457 deferred compensation plan with one of three offered plans.
Vacation
Accrual begins at ten (10) days annually and increases based upon years of service.
Sick Leave
Twelve (12) days per calendar year
Administrative Leave
72 hours per fiscal year
Holidays
Thirteen (13) holidays (includes two floating holidays pro-rated based upon hire date) per year
Union and Probation
Position is a member of Teamsters Local 350 and serves a twelve (12) month probationary period.
For additional information please view our Employee Information page at http://www.cityofpacifica.org/depts/asd/hr/employee_information/default.asp
Special Instructions
Application Process:
Interested candidates must submit a completed online employment application in CalOpps.org. Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted. Applications can be obtained online at https://www.calopps.org/city-of-pacifica.
Examination and Selection Process:
Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Applicants will be screened to the most qualified and invited to the next step in the recruitment process which may include a panel interview. The following information is provided for you to use as a reference and as a planning tool. Human Resources is unable to schedule make-up examinations.
Human Resources has the right to revise this process as needed based on business needs.
After a mutual interest has been established, the final candidate must pass a City of Pacifica background check which includes but is not limited to the Department of Justice fingerprinting scan, reference check, pre-employment physical and more.