Plant Process Control Supervisor-25706809

Salary: $95,284.80 - $117,166.40 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number: 25706809
Department: Wastewater Management
Division: Operations & Maintenance
Opening Date: 11/05/2025
Closing Date: 12/8/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Summary
County of San Diego
Department of Public Works
Plant Process Control Supervisor
Interviews will take place beginning the week of January 12, 2025
Future Salary Increases** July 2026 - 4.6% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 1.10% Market Increase)
** July 2027 - 4.1% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 1.10% Market Increase)

When you drive on county roads, fly from a neighborhood airport, or pull over for that snowplow on your way to Julian, you have interacted with our department. Your safety and convenience matter to us, and we make sure nearly 2,000 miles of roadways, bridges and guardrails, signs, traffic signals and crosswalks are ready for you, as well as the eight County airports we operate including McClellan-Palomar, Gillespie Field and Ramona.

Our vast network of sewage pipes and pump stations, flood channels and water detention facilities keep things flowing for you all year long. During storm events, we keep the channels and drains clear to minimize flooding.

Nearly all your county public infrastructure is designed, built, managed or operated by our team. We stand for safe communities, sustainable environments, and healthy families.

Come and be a part of our team!
Plant Process Control Supervisors supervise the performance of technical duties related to the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants, wastewater pumping stations, and potable water distribution systems; and to perform related work as required.

Plant Process Control Supervisors Inspect, coordinate and participate in the daily operation and maintenance of wastewater pump station tasks. This may include operating/directing others to on the mechanical regulation of equipment controlling the flow and treatment of sewage or sludge and overseeing routine maintenance on machinery and equipment such as packing glands to stop leaks, lubricating equipment, changing belts, cleaning aeration and sedimentation tanks, and installing meters and taps; cleans skimmers, cat walks and stairs.

For more information, click here to review the complete job description for this position.
Minimum Qualifications:

1. Successful completion of a State accredited four-year minimum Electrician or Electronics Technician Apprenticeship Program, AND two (2) years of experience in all phases of work as a journey-level Electrician or Electronics Technician, which includes one (1) year of experience serving as a Plant Process Control Electrician, Instrumentation and Control Technician, or equivalent, within a Water or Wastewater Facility; OR,
2. Six (6) years of experience in all phases of work as a journey-level Electrician or Electronics Technician, which includes one (1) year of experience as a Plant Process Control Electrician, Instrumentation and Control Technician, or equivalent, within a Water or Wastewater Facility; OR,
3. An associate's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, in Electronics Technology, AND four (4) years of experience in all phases of work as a journey-level Electronics Technician, which includes one (1) year of experience serving as an Instrumentation and Control Technician within a Water or Wastewater Facility.

Notes:

The possession of a Grade IV or V Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate issued by the California Water Resources Control Board is highly desirable.
Possession of a Water Distribution Operators (WDO) certificate issued by the State of California Department of Health Services pursuant to subsection 63770(b) of the California Health and Safety Code must be obtained within one (1) year of date of hire.

The Department of Human Resources will remove personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
Evaluation

Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate, as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
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01

Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough, complete and truthful manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please do NOT indicate "See Resume," or "See Application" as these are not valid answers. If you are invited to a selection interview(s) by the hiring department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. Please review the minimum qualifications for this position before completing your application. If you do not meet the minimum qualifications, then your application will not be accepted. Do you understand this information?

• Yes
• No

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSPlease check the box that most accurately describes how you meet the minimum requirements for Wastewater Facilities Supervisor.

• Successful completion of a State accredited four-year minimum Electrician or Electronics Technician Apprenticeship Program, AND two (2) years of experience in all phases of work as a journey-level Electrician or Electronics Technician, which includes one (1) year of experience serving as a Plant Process Control Electrician, Instrumentation and Control Technician, or equivalent, within a Water or Wastewater Facility;
• Six (6) years of experience in all phases of work as a journey-level Electrician or Electronics Technician, which includes one (1) year of experience as a Plant Process Control Electrician, Instrumentation and Control Technician, or equivalent, within a Water or Wastewater Facility
• an associate's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, in Electronics Technology, AND four (4) years of experience in all phases of work as a journey-level Electronics Technician, which includes one (1) year of experience serving as an Instrumentation and Control Technician within a Water or Wastewater Facility.
• I do not have the experience listed above

03

Do you possess a Grade III or IV Plant Maintenance Electrical/Instrumentation (E/I) issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA)?

• Yes
• No

04

If you possess the certification mentioned in Question #3, it must be attached at the time of application. Do you understand this information?

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of supervisory or lead level experience do you possess?

• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 to less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years or more of experience
• I do not have this experience

06

Please check the box or boxes that pertain to the supervisory or lead level tasks you have performed.
Check all that apply.

• Assign and review work
• Conduct performance evaluations
• Conduct and apply progressive discipline
• Interview and select new employees
• Monitor work to ensure deadlines are met
• Train employees
• I do not have experience in the tasks listed above

07

Which of the following best reflects your experience with pumping stations?
Check all that apply.

• Experience with 1 pump station larger than 2 MGD flow capacity
• Experience with 2 or more pump stations larger than 2 MGD flow capacity
• Experience with 2 or more pump stations with 0.5 - 2 MGD flow capacity
• I do not have this experience

08

Are you designated as the Chief Plant Operator for your current and/or previous employer(s)? NOTE: If you respond YES to this question, and you are invited to participate in a selection interview, then you may be required to provide proof of this designation.

• Yes
• No

09

What wastewater treatment processes have you worked on? Check all that apply.

• Tertiary or more
• Secondary
• Primary
• I do not have this experience

10

Do you have Experience with Program Logic Controls (PLC)?

• Yes
• No

11

Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?

• San Diego County website
• Governmentjobs.com
• Veteran Outreach / FFSC
• wef.org
• Family, Neighbors, Friends
• County Employee Resources Group
• College/University Career Site
• LinkedIn
• bcwaterjobs.com
• cwea.org
• Other
• awwa.org
• APWA

Required Question