Water/Wastewater Technician
Are you interested in joining a team committed to the protection of the environment, public health of the residents, and business owners of the City of Ontario? The City of Ontario has an exciting opportunity for a Water/Wastewater Technician to join the Environmental Programs Division of the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company.
The Water/Wastewater Technician is responsible for protecting the city sewer collection system and its employees, the local wastewater treatment plant and its employees, the public, and the environment through performing commercial and industrial facility inspections, drafting wastewater discharge permits, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal wastewater regulations through performing monitoring and enforcement activities.
The Ideal Candidate will possess:
- Experience in environmental compliance inspection or chemical wastewater laboratory analytical experience.
- A technical background in wastewater regulations and knowledge in wastewater and pretreatment regulation.
- The ability to perform extensive report writing, plan review, complex calculations, and experience working with a wide variety of computer software applications.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with a customer service orientation.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both coworkers and the public.
- Strong problem solving and analytical abilities to research and resolve complex problems.
Additionally, the successful candidate will embody the City’s mission and vision, as well as the qualities of a "Five Tool Player" - Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant - and the City's Customer Service Philosophy– Empathy, Respect, and Problem Solving.
The following procedures will apply:
- Separate Promotional and Open (external) Eligibility Lists will be established.
- The hiring department may consider candidates on the Promotional Eligibility List prior to considering candidates on the Open Eligibility List.
- The Open Eligibility List will consist of external applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes.
- The Promotional Eligibility List will be comprised of current City employees (full or part-time) who meet the minimum qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes.
- The City of Ontario reserves the right, if necessary, to accept only the first one hundred (100) applications from applicants that meet the qualification guidelines below.
Qualified candidates whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City will be asked to participate in an Examination process that may include a combination of an in-person Panel Oral Interview, in-person Practical Exam, Training and Experience evaluation, and/or in-person Written Exam.
The Environmental Programs Division
The Environmental Programs Division implements the national pretreatment program, which is a component of the Inland Empire Utilities Agency’s (IEUA’s) Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. The program works cooperatively with the IEUA’s pretreatment program to reduce conventional and toxic pollutant levels discharged by industries and other nondomestic wastewater sources into the local municipal sewer systems and into the environment. By minimizing pollutant discharges to the POTW and, ultimately, the Santa Ana River, the program delivers significant environmental and public health benefits, enhances opportunities for the recycling and reclamation of municipal and industrial wastewater and sludge, promotes sustainable water resource management, and helps safeguard vital drinking water supplies.
The Ontario Municipal Utilities Company
The Ontario Municipal Utilities Company strives to meet the Ontario City Council goal of "focusing resources in Ontario's Commercial and Residential neighborhoods." The Ontario Municipal Utilities Company does this through a comprehensive array of programs, activities, and services completed by Engineering, Operations, Environmental, Water Quality, Water Resources, and Administrative Service divisions. These divisions work together to provide water, recycled water, and sewer services to the citizens and businesses of Ontario. The Ontario Municipal Utilities Company is committed to providing quality work and exceptional customer services to the residents and businesses of Ontario as well as protecting the health and welfare of the community by providing cost effective, safe and reliable services.
The City of Ontario is a dynamic leading and growing community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario is proud to have the reputation of being a progressive City providing solid leadership to its citizens and to the business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Life & Culture, Community Development, Economic Development, Public Works, Financial Services, Human Resources/ Risk Management and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City's team is staffed with approximately 1,517 full-time equivalent diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.
We invite you to learn more about the City of Ontario by reviewing the City's website including the City’s State of the City Address to learn more about the exciting opportunities this position will play in the vital growth of the City in becoming the Premier Community of the Inland Empire!
The essential functions typically performed by the Water/Wastewater Technician include the following: - Conducts inspections of industrial users' facilities; identifies and classifies industries based upon operations performed on-site, writes inspection reports and industry Fact Sheets; issues non-compliance documents and corrective actions.
- Collects wastewater samples to meet local, state, and federal monitoring requirements.
- Conducts inspections and investigates sources of illegal discharge into the public sewer.
- Reviews industrial wastewater surveys and permit applications.
- Calibrates, maintains and operates water and wastewater monitoring equipment such as flow, pH, and conductivity meter and automatic samplers.
- Maintains records related to wastewater quality and chain of custody records for wastewater samples.
- Conducts wastewater field tests for flow, pH, conductance, and other physical and chemical characteristics.
- Reviews and evaluates industrial wastewater monitoring reports and prepares notices of violations.
- Assists in the preparation of wastewater quality reports for submittal to local, state and federal agencies.
- Maintains wastewater quality data and databases.
- Drafts and revises industrial wastewater permits; maintains industrial wastewater permits, inspection and monitoring reports, and correspondence files.
- Investigates wastewater overflow incidents, monitoring, and prepares reports in compliance with wastewater discharge regulations.
- Responds to customer inquiries regarding water quality and industrial wastewater pretreatment requirements.
- Performs other duties as required.
Education High school diploma or recognized equivalent, including or supplemented by technical courses or training in chemistry, mathematics, environmental engineering, computer operations, and other subjects applicable to water and wastewater quality control.
Experience
One year of experience as an engineering aide, engineering technician, in a position related to water and wastewater quality control, industrial wastewater pretreatment, or related work experience.
License
A valid California Class C driver license and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
Desirable
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate degree majoring in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a closely related field and two years of progressively responsible experience in environmental compliance inspection or chemical wastewater laboratory analytical experience related to the discharge of industrial or commercial wastes into sewerage systems or waterways; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Certification (Grade I) in industrial waste inspection.How to Apply
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com you will be prompted to create a new user account, otherwise log in with your user name and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:
A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected.Application Process
Applicants are required to submit required certification(s) or other required documentation as outlined in the Qualifications Guideline section of this bulletin. Please use the attachment function found on the City's online application to attach copies of the requested certification(s) or other documentation. Failure to attach required certifications may result in the rejection of your application. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you have any questions regarding the application process.
Your application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. List all periods of employment, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario). List any experience that may help you to qualify for the position. List separately each position held, including different positions with the same employer. Resumes may be included but will not substitute for the employment history section. Failure to complete these sections may result in the rejection of your application.
Supplemental Questions
To complete your application for this position you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.
Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.
Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
Email Notices
Email is the primary way that the Human Resources or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the city of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov" or "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application, please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page. 
