Job Description

— OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT REGULAR STATUS CITY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEES —

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Pay

• Water Plant Operator Grade II - $37.09 - $45.08 Hourly DOQ

• Water Plant Operator Grade III – $40.77 - $49.56 Hourly DOQ

• Water Plant Operator Grade IV – $42.86 - $52.10 Hourly DOQ

About the Opportunity

The City of Ventura is now accepting applications for the position of Water Plant Operator Grade II/III/IV (Promotional Only).

Reporting to the Water Treatment Supervisor, the Water Plant Operator I/II/III/IV performs maintenance work to operate and maintain the functions and equipment of water treatment plant facilities.

Positions are flexibly staffed, and progression from one level to another is based upon the incumbent's successful completion of the appropriate Water Plant Operator certificates.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Operating and monitoring water treatment plant equipment, including pumps, chemical feed systems, and SCADA controls.

• Inspecting equipment, troubleshooting issues, and making operational adjustments to ensure efficient plant performance.

• Performing routine maintenance, repairs, and servicing of treatment plant machinery and facilities.

• Collecting water samples and conducting laboratory testing to support water quality compliance requirements.

• Recording operational data, maintaining logs, and preparing reports related to plant activities.

• Monitoring treatment processes and assisting with regulatory compliance through sampling, testing, and documentation.

• Responding to customer concerns and emergency after-hours callouts as assigned.

• Performing general maintenance, repair, cleaning, and groundskeeping activities at treatment plant facilities.

• Working stand-by on a rotational basis and responding to callback assignments as needed within designated timeframes. Standby assignment is at the discretion of the Division Manager.

The Ideal Candidate – Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will:

• Possess a valid Grade II, III, or IV Water Treatment Operator certificate issued by the California Water Resources Control Board

• Adhere to safe work practices

• Work independently, making informed decisions based on experience and judgment

• Flexibly shift priorities from day to day or hour to hour as necessary

• Work cooperatively with other team members, collaboratively to sustain coordinated efforts

• Demonstrate professional work ethic

• Display integrity coupled with interpersonal customer service skills

Minimum Qualifications – Required

A combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school or its equivalent and education and experience commensurate with each grade level of certification as required by the state, which includes some course work in area of assignment.

Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. May be required to climb ladders, use power tools, and equipment.

Required to pass annual physical examination related to the upper respiratory system, wear breathing apparatus, and other safety equipment.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATES

License Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license upon employment.

Certificate

Possession of a Grade II, III, or IV Water Treatment Operator certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. Grade II Operators will be required to obtain the Grade III certificate within a 24-month period.

How to Apply

—OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT REGULAR STATUS CITY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEES —

Note: Current City of Ventura employees must use the Workday Jobs Hub career section to apply for this position.

• To be considered for this promotional opportunity, you must be a Regular or probationary status employee with the City of Ventura Please complete an online City Application and supplemental questionnaire to apply for this promotional opportunity.

• Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire via your employee WorkDay Jobs Hub App by the filing deadline. It is important that your city job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire, may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.

Selection Process

• All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement.

• Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified based on experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.

• A select number of candidates will be invited to a department selection interview. Select candidates will be notified of specifics at a later time.

The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.

THE SCHEDULE

The timeline dates are subject to change. Candidates will be notified as necessary.

• Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.– Application Deadline. Applications and supplemental questionnaires must be submitted by this date to be considered for the position.

• Week of July 13, 2026 - Candidates will be notified by email of their status by this date.

• Week of July 13, 2026 – Department selection Interviews are tentatively scheduled for this date. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email or phone if they are invited to the interview panel.

• July 2026 – Candidates will be notified of the outcome of the interview by this date.

Additional Information

For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at City of Ventura Jobs or by viewing here Water Plant Operator Grade IIIIIIV

Questions? Contact the Recruitment Team:

recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov

(805) 654-7802