Superintendent - Operations and Maintenance (Plant Operations)

Salary : $167,806.34 - $202,951.84 Annually
Location : 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2026-018
Department: Operations Department
Division: Plant Operations Division
Opening Date: 11/06/2026
Closing Date: 11/20/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

THE POSITION
Central San, a progressive public utility, is seeking a Plant Operations Superintendent. This position is responsible for the daily supervision of the District's wastewater treatment facility. Under direction of the Plant Operations Division Manager, the superintendent plans, organizes, directs, and reviews the operation of treatment facilities including primary, secondary, tertiary, and solids treatment processes. As the Plant Operations Superintendent, this position supervises operator training and provides direct training for Shift Supervisors.

For the complete job description,

• Reviewing process data reports, plant and equipment status, and computer information logs; initiating and carry out changes.
• Coordinating maintenance and operation shutdowns and equipment repairs.
• Coordinating with laboratory and computer personnel to ensure proper functioning of Plant Operations.
• Assisting in the preparation of the section's budget and monitoring and controlling the section's budget throughout the fiscal year.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Experience:
Five (5) years of full-time experience, at least two of which were in a lead and/or supervisory capacity in one of the areas below, performing plant maintenance or plant operations duties in a wastewater treatment plant and/or pumping stations, or performing maintenance, repair, and inspection of wastewater collection systems.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License. A valid out of state driver's license will be accepted during the application process. Must possess a valid California Driver's License within 90 days of appointment.
• Must obtain a California Grade V Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate within two years of appointment.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applicants interested in applying for this position must submit a completed District application and supplemental questionnaire available on-line at The District does not provides or accepts paper applications. A resume may be attached but is not a substitute for a completed application and supplemental questionnaire.

The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process. Human Resources shall determine the examination steps to be used for this recruitment. The steps may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, practical examination, application screening, and/or oral board examination. One or more of these steps may be used and in any order. At the end of the testing process, candidates passing all of the examination steps will have their names placed on an eligibility list. The list is valid for six months and may be extended up to an additional six months at the request of the hiring department. The list established by the recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the examination process. All applicants will be notified of the results of the review process.

Successful candidates not currently employed in regular status by the District must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen to be considered for appointment.
The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District offers a generous benefit package to employees. Detailed information can be found on the of the District's website. This classification is represented by Management Support/Confidential Group. The benefits include:

Insurance:
Mid-management and confidential employees enjoy fully paid dental, vision, and life insurances. Employees have a choice of medical plans which includes chiropractic. Kaiser and HealthNet SmartCare are full paid by the District. Employees entitled to dual health coverage may receive an additional $400 per month with the entire amount contributed to deferred compensation in lieu of a second coverage.

Retirement:
District employees are members of the Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association (CCCERA) with reciprocity to CalPERS.

A retirement benefit is based upon a formula which includes the employee's age, salary, and years of service. The formula for new employees is 2%@ 62 unless reciprocity is established with an eligible retirement system. The formula for new employees with reciprocity is 2%@ 55.

For additional information, contact Human Resources at 925-228-9500 or a retirement counselor at CCCERA at 925-521-3960 located at 1200 Concord Avenue, Suite 300, Concord, CA 94520.

Leaves:
The District offers liberal vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 13 paid holidays per year. Mid-management and confidential employees earn 24 hours of administrative leave annually.

Deferred Compensation:
The District does not participate in the Social Security System except for a mandatory Medicare contribution. Instead, the District contributes to a 401(a) Money Purchase plan an amount equivalent to the employer portion of contributions to the Social Security System (currently 6.2%) in addition to salary. The District also offers employees an optional Deferred Compensation 457 plan with a choice of savings and investment options.

Cafeteria Plan:
Mid-management and confidential employees are allowed $220 each month toward the selection of additional benefits.

Other Benefits:
Other benefits enjoyed by District employees include overtime, an employee assistance program, a tuition reimbursement plan, longevity compensation, a registration differential, a sick leave incentive program, retiree benefits, credit union privileges through the 1st Northern California Credit Union, and a comprehensive wellness program including an on-site gym facility.
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The purpose of this supplemental questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their qualifications for this position. The Application Screening Committee will use it to evaluate and score your relevant training and experience. Please be as thorough as possible. Do not answer any of the questions by indicating "see resume." A resume may be attached but it will not be a substitute for the information requested on this questionnaire. Applications submitted with an incomplete or inaccurate supplemental questionnaire will be disqualified.NOTE: The information provided on the supplemental questionnaire must be verifiable on the "Work Experience" section of your employment application.

• I have read and understand the above directions.

02

Check the highest level of education you have completed? (NOTE: You will be required to verify your degree if you continue in the testing process.)

• Some high school
• High school or G.E.D.
• Some college
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

03

What is the highest level California Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate you possess? (NOTE: You will be required to submit a copy of your certificate if you continue in the testing process.)

• None
• Grade I
• Grade II
• Grade III
• Grade IV
• Grade V

04

Enter your California Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate number here: (If you do not have a certificate, state "not applicable.")
05

Do you have five years of experience in the operation of a wastewater treatment facility?

• Yes
• No

06

Describe your work experience in Question #4. Include the employer's name, your position title, and the time period of the experience. If you have no experience, state "no experience."
07

How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more
• No experience

08

Check the wastewater treatment processes with which you have experience. (Check all that apply.)

• Primary treatment
• Activated sludge
• Other secondary processes
• Centrifuges
• Belt presses
• Other dewatering processes
• Steam systems
• Furnaces
• Cogeneration
• Digesters
• No experience

09

Describe your experience in the day-to-day operation and process control of a wastewater treatment facility featuring primary, secondary, and solids treatment processes. Include the name of the employer, your position title, and the time period of the experience. If you have no experience, state "no experience."
10

Describe in detail your experience coordinating and completing capital improvement projects. Include specific examples of a specific project or two and how you worked either/both engineering staff and/or the contractor to complete these project(s).
11

Describe your experience with regulatory and licensing requirements in a wastewater treatment facility. Include the name of the employer, your position title, and time period of the experience. If have no experience, state "no experience."
12

Describe your experience scheduling shift workers and evaluating the work of subordinates. Include the number of employees supervised, the name of the employer, your position title, and the time period of the experience. If you have no experience, state "no experience."
13

Describe your experience utilizing a centralized computer control and process monitoring system to observe plant processes and equipment functions. Include the name of the employer, your position title, and the time period of the experience. If you do not have experience, state "no experience."
14

Do you possess a valid driver's license? (NOTE: You will be required to submit a copy of your DMV printout if you continue in the testing process.)

• Yes
• No

Required Question