Water and Sewage Plant Operator

Job Code #: JC-526020 | Position #: 542-330-6191-002 | Location: Riverside County, CA | Permanent, Full Time

About the Department

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California's fire department and resource management agency, comprised of nearly 12,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California. CAL FIRE offers well-paying careers, opportunities for advancement, and a team-oriented work environment where employees build trust and friendship while responding to emergencies and challenging situations.

About the Role

This position is located at RRU Bautista Conservation Camp. Candidates may be selected by resume review. The role involves operating and maintaining water and sewage plant systems. A Stationary Engineer may also be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

For questions related to the duties of the position, contact Division Chief Dave Rodriguez at (951) 435-9357. Specific duties can be found in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

• Medical clearance prior to being hired.
• Valid State of California Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate (required).
• Desirable qualifications: A valid grade 3 or higher wastewater operator certificate and a grade 1 or higher water distribution operator certificate (not a water treatment certificate).
• Copy of the front and back of a valid driver's license of the appropriate class by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299).
• Disclosure of any prior felony status if required to work with inmates at a conservation camp (per California Penal Code 4571).
• Compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) for positions located at a camp or requiring supervision of inmates, verified through Live Scan prior to and during employment.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). TAU (Temporary Authorization Unit) applicants are encouraged to apply. Note:

• TAU appointments are temporary and limited to 9 months in any 12 consecutive months.
• TAU appointees gain no status or rights and must transition to a permanent appointment by passing an examination process.
• Failure to apply, score sufficiently, or pass the exam will result in termination of the TAU appointment.

Pay

• Water and Sewage Plant Operator: $6,696.00 - $8,477.00 per month.
• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
• Stationary Engineer (consideration for this role):
  • Range A: $6,088.00 - $7,707.00 per month ($35.12 - $44.46 per hour).
  • Range B: $6,696.00 - $8,477.00 per month ($38.63 - $48.91 per hour).