DESCRIPTION

There is currently one (1) vacancy for Water Reclamation Operator I/II/III Flex. The Department desires to fill the position at the level of an Operator III; however, the eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur at any level of the series.

Water Reclamation Operator I: $5,002 - $6,080 monthly

Water Reclamation Operator II: $6,107 - $7,423 monthly

Water Reclamation Operator III: $7,455 - $9,062 monthly

Employees will receive $500.00 per month for earning a grade four (4) Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification or $1,025.00 per month for earning a grade five (5) Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification from the State of California’s Water Resources Control Board.

The City of Corona has an exciting opportunity to join our Utilities Department as a Water Reclamation Operator. At Corona’s Utilities Department, we strive to deliver the best customer service to all of our residents and businesses, with safety and reliability as our top priorities. We strive to create an environment where employees are empowered to do what is right for both the utility and our customers. The Utilities Department is comprised of five divisions including Water, Wastewater, Reclaimed Water, Electric and Solid Waste. There are many opportunities to collaborate with other state and local agencies as well as other departments and employees on a regular basis while working on day-to-day tasks and a variety of projects. We provide a 4/10 work schedule (Mon-Thu) for most positions and rotating schedules for operations staff. We are continuously looking for ways to help our employees create and maintain a healthy work/life balance. If you are an individual who loves taking on challenges, making a difference, and thrives in a fun, fast paced environment, then please don’t hesitate - apply today!

Knowledge & Education

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by college level coursework in water reclamation treatment technology or a related field.
Knowledge of principles of wastewater treatment and water reclamation processes including conventional activated sludge, enhanced primary treatment, extended aeration, membrane bioreactor, anaerobic digestion, dewatering, biosolids drying, and ditch processes.
Knowledge of relevant chemicals used in water reclamation.
Knowledge of supervisory control and data acquisition systems (SCADA).

Skills & Abilities

Ability to operate and maintain all aspects of the City’s water reclamation treatment system and related facilities and equipment.
Ability to operate a wide variety of pumping, treatment, control, and transmission equipment, including remote operation via SCADA equipment.
Ability to analyze facility processes and equipment and lift station performance data to identify inefficient or malfunctioning operations and discern possible causes.
Ability to analyze facility processes and equipment and lift station performance data to identify inefficient or malfunctioning operations and discern possible causes

Experience

Certification may be substituted for experience consistent with the California State Water Resources Control Board certification requirements for Wastewater Operators.

Water Reclamation Operator I:

One (1) year of experience working in water reclamation treatment facility operations involving primary, biological, secondary, and tertiary phases of treatment or a related field.

Water Reclamation Operator II:

Two (2) years of experience working in water reclamation treatment facility operations involving primary, biological, secondary, and tertiary phases of treatment, including 18 months of experience equivalent to a Water Reclamation Operator I with the City of Corona.

Water Reclamation Operator III:

Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience working in water reclamation treatment facility operations involving primary, biological, secondary, and tertiary phases of treatment, including three (3) years of experience equivalent to a Water Reclamation Operator II with the City of Corona.

Licenses and Certifications

Water Reclamation Operator I:

Possession of, or successful acquisition within 12 months of employment, a valid Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate, to be maintained throughout employment.

Water Reclamation Operator II:

Possession of a valid Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate upon appointment.
Possession of, or successful acquisition within 12 months of employment, a valid Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate, to be maintained throughout employment.

Water Reclamation Operator III:

Possession of a valid Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate upon appointment, to be maintained throughout employment.

Characteristics

An upbeat attitude, eager to participate.
A passion for producing outstanding quality of work.
A high performing, genuine, authentic individual with a good sense of humor.
Ability to build and maintain the trust of coworkers, subordinates, and city staff.
A genuine interest in supporting the employees.

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt, eligible for overtime compensation.

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Application Process

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for first review of application is Monday, March 3, 2025, at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review period.

Candidates that successfully pass the screening process and are deemed to possess the most desirable qualifications will be invited to an in-person oral interview. Tentative in-person interviews are scheduled for March 12, 2025. The top scoring candidates from the oral interview will be placed on an eligibility list from which the department may hire. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check including livescan and pass a pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening).

Community

A City whose heritage spans more than a century, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses around 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 168,100 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy such winter activities as snowboarding and skiing and such summer activities as surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on a beach. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.

The Organization

The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year.

The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager’s Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and two Assistant City Managers.

The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025 is $ 399.1 million with a General Fund operating budget of $ 209.6 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 922 dedicated employees who provide high quality services to its residents and visitors each day.

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