Wastewater Reclamation Coordinator

 

Under general supervision the Wastewater Reclamation Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating and maintaining the City of Fresno programs for beneficial use of wastewater residuals; and ensures program compliance with local, state and federal regulations. Wastewater residuals include recycled water, biosolids and any other product that could be beneficially reused.

 

An incumbent typically: promotes the expanded use, sale, and/or distribution of recycled water and biosolids by coordinating the City's efforts to educate the general public about wastewater residuals as beneficial products; responds to requests from developers, contractors and property owners regarding the Recycled Water Program; coordinates with the various Reclamation Facilities to determine production, availability and storage of recycled water and the feasibility to provide the service to users; makes effective oral presentations on technical issues to staff, public and professional groups; provides customer service for recycled water users and maintains regular contact with customers, engineers, developers, contractors, farmers and property owners; collaborates and confers with other internal sections, divisions and/or departments to coordinate activities, discuss policies, review work, exchange information, and resolve problems related to reclamation activities.

The current vacancy exists in the Department of Public Utilities (DPU), Wastewater Management Division. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of six (6) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City’s discretion. Should the competitive process be suspended for this recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.

 

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, chemistry, environmental health, environmental biology, agricultural science, public administration, business administration, or closely related field; and two (2) years of technical and/or program management experience, preferably in the use and distribution of recycled water or other residuals of the wastewater treatment process; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

 

NOTE: Proof of education must be uploaded in your profile attachments for verification purposes. College or University degrees should also be entered into the Secondary Education section of the application.

 

The most desirable applicants will possess one of the following certificates: Water Distribution Operator Certificate Grade D2 issued by the State of California Department of Public Health, or a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate Grade III issued by the State Water Resources Control Board.

 

NOTE: Proof of certification must be uploaded in your profile attachments for verification purposes. Certificate information should also be entered into the Licenses and Certificates section of the application.

 

Oral examination - 100%:  A panel of subject matter experts may conduct a job-related panel interview is designed to assess a candidate's knowledge in the following areas: the process, marketing and regulations related to the reclamation of wastewater treatment byproducts such as recycled water and biosolids, among other products; interpersonal skills; customer service practices; and effective communication. Candidates must achieve a passing score in order to qualify for the eligible list.

PAY, BENEFITS AND SCHEDULE

UNIT 3 – The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)

RETIREMENT: Fresno City Retirement System, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. They City does not participate in Social Security. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service.

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Increase your retirement savings with The City’s 457 plan.

VACATION LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 6 months.

SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days.

HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and one (1) personal day.

SHORT TERM DISABILITY:  Provided through California SDI program.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

 

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. 

ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.

 

It is an applicant’s responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the “junk mail” or “spam” folders. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check these folders.

Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.

 

 

 

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