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Salary Range Effective July 1, 2022 $129,584-$165,402 annually

Who we are and who we’re looking for: The Goleta Sanitary District is a group of individuals who care deeply about protecting public health and the environment. We value innovation, commitment, and excellence as the region’s authority on water resource recovery.  This position reports to the General Manager and is part of the District’s executive team.

Duties: Under general supervision, supervise, plan, and coordinate the operations and maintenance of the District's Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Water Reclamation Facilities, and the District's Industrial Waste Control Program. Coordinates activities with other district departments, outside agencies, consultants, and the general public. Analyzes, reviews, and makes recommendations on programs and policies affecting the district. Provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the General Manager/District Engineer and/or Assistant General Manager/ Assistant District Engineer. For a detailed job description visit our website, goletasanitary.org/employment-opportunities.

Process: Please visit our website, goletasanitary.org/employment-opportunities for application, additional information, and a summary of employee benefits.

Sorry, no resumes are accepted in lieu of application materials. To apply please send the application and any other relevant information to Laura Romano, Management Analyst at lromano@goletasanitary.org with the subject heading, “Plant Operations Manager, 2022”. Questions? Call 805-967-4519 or email lromano@goletasanitary.org. Thank you for your interest in the Goleta Sanitary District.

Application deadline: Open until filled

Knowledge/Experience Required: Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and practices of wastewater treatment plant maintenance and operations; principles and practices of building maintenance, grounds maintenance, and landscaping maintenance; Federal, State, and local laws and regulations affecting wastewater treatment and water reclamation; principles, practices and procedures of public administration, management, supervision and employee training; methods of analyzing, evaluating, and modifying administrative procedures; principles of budget preparation and control; Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures and policies; standard principles of biology, chemistry and mathematics as related to wastewater treatment. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related science and five years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment and water reclamation facilities including two years of supervisory experience, or ten years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment and water reclamation facilities including four years of supervisory experience. Possession of, or ability to obtain a State of California, Grade V Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate within 18 months of hire date.