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Position Description Are you seeking to enter the wastewater profession and grow your career in a small well-rounded organization? Are you eager to make an impact on the community in which you work? Are you a self-starter who excels are working both independently and with a team? If so, the City of Calistoga welcomes your application for the next Plant Treatment Operator. Regional Government Services is conducting this recruitment on behalf of the City of Calistoga. Plant Operator incumbents learn to monitor plant operations equipment and processes to maintain permit compliance for both water and wastewater treatment plants. Duties include but are not limited to: operating pumps, valves, chlorinators, telemetry and SCADA controls, sludge processes, collecting samples, performing lab tasks and charting (e.g. pH, Turbidity, Temperature, dissolved oxygen, settleometer tests/sludge thickening adjustments, chlorine residual, etc.), making chemical dosage adjustments and pump rate adjustments, responding to equipment alarms, checking tank and pond levels, preforming routing and preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment, responding to complaints, performing landscaping and maintenance (e.g. grounds spray fields, ponds reservoir, dams, etc.) and communicating well with supervisors and staff, etc. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm daily. Plant Operator II are also required to work standby/on-call up to one week a month, weekend work is required. For more information about this exciting opportunity, click HERE Qualifications for Plant Operator I: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Education and Experience: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. Some experience involving the installation, maintenance, and repair of water pumps and related systems is desirable. Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License. Possession of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade I certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. Possession of a Water Treatment Operator Grade I certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (formerly California Department of Public Health Services). Qualifications for Plant Operator II: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Education and Experience: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. Two years of increasingly responsible experience involving the routine operation of water and wastewater treatment plants and related equipment snd systems. Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License. Possession of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade II certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. Possession of a Water Treatment Operator Grade II certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. The Ideal Candidate Will Be motivated by the opportunity for professional growth in the water and wastewater fields. Be a self-starter, flexible, reliable, and detail oriented with high standards for work product and safety. Excel both within a team and independently. Be punctual, trustworthy and hardworking. Enjoy working outdoors. Show commitment, dedication and accountability, and follows through on all projects, goals and aspects of one’s work. The City The City of Calistoga is located at the northern end of the Napa Valley, and has the charm of a small town and the sophistication of a world-class tourist destination. The City is famous for its natural hot springs and has drawn residents and visitors to the Napa Valley for nearly 150 years. Calistoga offers outstanding regional cuisine and is the perfect place to relax and enjoy fine wines. The City is approximately 2.6 square miles with an estimated population of 5,348. The City of Calistoga is a full-service city providing a full range of services including police and fire protection; planning activities; code enforcement and building inspections; park facilities, aquatics, and recreation programs; construction and maintenance of streets, public buildings, and other infrastructure facilities; water production and distribution; and wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling. Examples of Duties To view the full job description, click HERE . Supplemental Information BENEFITS Salary range for Plant Operator I: $6,262.60 - $7,611.64 per month Salary range for Plant Operator II: $7,072.71 - $8,596.42 per month The starting salary will be commensurate with the experience, qualifications, and skills of the successful candidate. The City is a part of the CalPERS retirement plan. Classic employee formula is 2% @60. PEPRA employees hired after January 1, 2013, or Classic employee with 6-month break in service are eligible for a 2% @ 62 formula. Member of Social Security. Medical/Dental/Vision plans (Employee pays 10% of premiums). 80 hours Vacation Leave per year, increasing in year 4 to 120 hours. 96 hours Sick Leave per year. 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays. Life Insurance provided at 1x annual salary. 2.5% premium pay for T3-Water Treatment Operator or D2-Water Distribution Operator certification. SELECTION PROCESS: We are screening applications weekly, please apply ASAP . Appraisal Process - (Pass/Fail) After the closing deadlines, applications will be screened in relation to the criteria indicated in this announcement. Minimum Qualification Assessment - (Pass/Fail) All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and assessed for each applicant's ability to meet the minimum work experience, training, and education qualifications. Remote Screen Interview - (100%) Candidates who pass the Minimum Qualification assessment may be invited to a Remote Screen Interview to evaluate training, experience, and other job-related qualifications for the position. Successful candidates will be submitted to The City of Calistoga for further consideration and an onsite Hiring Interview. All communication and notices will be sent via e-mail. Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to aniewald @rgs.ca.gov . Neither Regional Government Services nor the City of Calistoga are responsible for failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application. Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Regional Government Services (RGS) by emailing aniewald@rgs.ca.gov. The City of Calistoga is an Equal Opportunity Employer