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Wastewater Operations Supervisor

City of San Diego

San Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jul 2026

💰 $139,800/yr($116,980/yr – $139,800/yr)

About the role

Posting number: GU-T11935-202607

Department: 2000 - Public Utilities

Job classification: Wastewater Operations Supervisor

Posting type: Open

Categories: Wastewater, Maintenance, Utilities

Summary

See NOTES below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.

Wastewater Operations Supervisor positions plan, supervise and train subordinates in the operation of various wastewater treatment plants to ensure that treatment standards are met; adjust chemical feeding rates for effective wastewater treatment; coordinate operating schedules of maintenance and operations functions; maintain operating logs; write required reports and keep employee work records; ensure adherence to plant safety procedures; implement training programs for plant operations; establish safety procedures; evaluate the work performance of subordinates; conduct tours of the facilities; and perform other duties as assigned.

NOTES:

Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:
- 3.5% effective 7/1/27
- 2% effective 7/1/28
- 2% effective 1/1/29
Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
Wastewater Operations Supervisor employees may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, Stand-by, and/or unusual shifts to manage 24/7/365 operations for which they may receive 5% additional pay.
Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Division may implement a rotation policy for its Wastewater Operations Supervisor employees.
Wastewater Operations Supervisor employees may be required to work overtime on a frequent basis.

Examples of duties

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.

EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options:

One year of full-time experience as a Senior Wastewater Plant Operator with the City of San Diego.
Two years of full-time experience as a Wastewater Plant Operator with the City of San Diego.
Two years of full-time experience as an operator in a wastewater treatment facility.

NOTE:

City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

CERTIFICATION: A valid Grade III or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued from the California State Water Resources Control Board.

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of hire.

NOTE:

You may be required to provide your own vehicle for which mileage will be reimbursed.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

An Associate’s Degree or higher; or an equivalent level Community College certificate program in Wastewater Technology or similar course work.
Experience leading the work of wastewater treatment staff.
Experience using a Distributed Control System (DCS) (e.g., Emerson Westinghouse); Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system; Water/Wastewater Information Management System (e.g., Hach WIMS or similar); Enterprise Resource Program (ERP) such as SAP for asset management.
Computer skills.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):

Proof of a valid Grade III or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued from the California State Water Resources Control Board.
For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.

Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.