Chief Plant Operator

Company: State of California
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: April 2, 2021

Job Description:

Chief Plant Operator
WATER AND SEWAGE PLANT SUPERVISOR (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) Final Filing Date: 4/2/2021 Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off Under general direction of the Chief Engineer I, CF, the Water & Sewage Plant Supervisor, CF has responsibility for the operation of a water treatment and/or sewage treatment plant; maintains and repairs facility treatment equipment; maintains order and supervise the conduct of inmates; protects and maintains the safety of persons and property; instructs, leads and supervises inmates, and performs other related work. The designation as the Chief Plant Operator (CPO) will be at CMC's discretion. The CPO is responsible to provide daily direction to staff and inmate workers; this position is not designated supervisory. The CPO of the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) shall be knowledgeable of statutory requirements for water treatment and distribution, and possess and maintain a Grade III Water Treatment and Grade III Water Distribution License issued by the California Department of Health Services. The CPO of the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) shall be knowledgeable of statutory requirements for sewage treatment and discharge. The CPO of the WWTP must possess and maintain a Grade IV Wastewater License issued by the California Water Resources Control Board. May be required to undergo a physical and pulmonary examination for the respirator program, participate in confined space training/entry and be certified and participate in the Backflow Prevention Program.

LIMITED TERM 12 MONTHS; MAY BE EXTENDED UP TO 24 MONTHS OR BECOME PERMANENT. Effective July1, 2020, in response to the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Personal Leave Program 2020 (PLP 2020) was implemented. PLP 2020 requires that each full-time employee receive a 9.23 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 16 hours of PLP 2020 leave credits monthly through June 2022. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Working Conditions EMPLOYEE MAY BE EXPOSED TO EXTREME OUTSIDE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES, MACHINERY NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HAZARDS SUCH AS MOVING MACHINERY; DUST;FUMES;PARTICLE MATTER;AND CHEMICALS. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• WATER AND SEWAGE PLANT SUPERVISOR (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) WATER AND SEWAGE PLANT SUPERVISOR (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) $6,501.00 - $7,014.00 # of Positions: 1 Work Location: San Luis Obispo County Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time Work Shift: 07:00 - 15:00 Work Week: Monday - Friday Department Information Vision We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.-- -- Mission To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.
  
  The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the California Correctional Health Care Services are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.
  
  CMC has two physically separated housing complexes, commonly referred to as "East" and "West". An emphasis is placed on providing all inmates with programs for self-improvement. These programs include academic and vocational education, work skills in prison industries and inmate self-help groups.
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  The Level III housing complex (East), which houses medium security general population inmates, is divided into four facilities. Each facility has its own dining room, classrooms, athletic fields, and two three-story housing units. The East housing complex has a fully licensed Correctional Treatment Center as well as a fully licensed 50 bed Mental Health Crisis Unit. The Level I and II housing complex (West) houses minimum security general population inmates in dormitory settings within three separate facilities. In addition, the West housing complex contains a Level I camp program for fire suppression, conservation and other community service work. Special Requirements
  • The position(s) require(s) a Waste Water-Grade IV License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) a Water Treatment-Grade III License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) a Water Distribution-Grade III License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. Do not include any confidential information on ANY documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as our State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security number (SSN), birth date, student identification number, driver's license number (Unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board. Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter. WSPS - CHIEF PLANT OPERATOR- WTP- Must possess & provide a Grade III or higher Water Treatment AND Grade III or higher Water Distribution License issued by the CA Dept. of Health Services. WWTP-Must possess and provide a Grade IV or higher Wastewater License issued by the CA Dept. Resources control Board.
    
    
    Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 4/2/2021 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
    
    Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
    Address for Mailing Application PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: California Men's Colony Attn: CA Men's Colony -Hiring Unit P.O. Box 8101 San Luis Obispo , CA 93409 Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: California Men's Colony CMC Hiring Unit Highway 1 North Trailer M San Luis Obispo , CA 93409 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
    • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
    • Other - WATER TREATMENT LICENSE GRADE III
    • Other - WATER DISTRIBUTION LICENSE GRADE III
    • Other - WASTE WATER LICENSE GRADE IV OR ABOVE Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
      GOOD VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
      
      This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. General State Employment Benefits and ProtectionsClick here to view more information about the outstanding benefits offered to State employees. Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position. Human Resources Contact:
      SALLY MENDEZ
      (805) 547-7889
      Sally.Mendez@cdcr.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact:
      CMC HIRING UNIT
      (805) 547-7699
      emma.andreasen-stephens@cdcr.ca.gov Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU MUST HAVE LIST ELIGIBILITY--OR TRANSFER ELIGIBILITY INTO THE CLASS AND MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO APPLY. YOU MUST ALSO POSSES AND PROVIDE COPIES OF THE REQUIRED LICENSES AS NOTED ABOVE WITH YOUR APPLICATION.--IF INTERESTED PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR DOCUMENT ELECTRONICALLY VIA YOUR CAL CAREER ACCOUNT TO THIS JOB CONTROL. THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES IN THE REACHABLE RANKS WILL BE CONSIDERED.
      
      TO ATTAIN LIST ELIGIBILITY YOU MUST GO TO THE HOME PAGE OF THIS WEBSITE AND SEARCH UNDER EXAMS/ASSESSMENTS BY TYPING IN WATER AND SEWAGE PLANT SUPERVISOR, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY . EXAM CODE: IS 6CEAA FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. PRINT OUT YOUR ASSESSMENT AND--MAKE SURE TO READ THE--DIRECTIONS AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS.
      
      
      Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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