Wastewater Treatment System Operator I

: Definition and Class Characteristics Interviews will be held on November 30, 2025 A Wastewater Treatment System Operator I is an integral part of the wastewater collection system whose mission is to keep the community wastewater system functioning by operating, inspecting, monitoring, and adjusting wastewater treatment plant operations to ensure proper processing and compliance with permits! This position is crafted for individuals who will be able to obtain a Grade I Operator's certificate within one year of employment and who have graduated from high school or with equivalent GED and some working background or training in wastewater treatment facility and sewage collection systems operations, maintenance, or repair. Knowledge of:

• Basic principles and practices of wastewater treatment plant operations
• Operating principles and maintenance procedures for valves, pumps, and motors
• Basic principles and methods of bacteriological and chemical sewage sample collection and analysis
• Inspection, maintenance, and repair of sewage collection systems
• Safe work practices

Skill in:

• Operating, repairing, and maintaining wastewater treatment plant equipment
• Reading and interpreting gauges and other recording devices reflecting wastewater treatment plant operations
• Performing routine laboratory tests on wastewater and sludge samples
• Maintaining logs, records, reports, and charts
• Inspecting, maintaining, and repairing sewage collection systems
• Using tools and equipment necessary for wastewater treatment plant and sewage collection system maintenance and repairs
• Understanding verbal and written directions
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep us safe and healthy. The county offers full-time employees with a competitive benefits package including retirement through CalPERS, vacation, holiday, and sick leave, orthodontics coverage, 457 options. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Nevada County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education. To review the entire job specification, please click here .

Benefits Guide The Benefits Guide is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group. Health Insurance The County sponsored plan for 2025 is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs. 2025 Health Insurance Plans

• Anthem Select HMO
• Anthem Traditional HMO
• Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
• PERS Platinum PPO
• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA. Life Insurance Voya and Colonial is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya and Colonial:

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Basic Term Life
• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
• Optional Dependent Term Life
• Optional Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Delta Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider. Retirement The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions. CalPERS Miscellaneous tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62 CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you. NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice. Nevada County Human Resources Department 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2 [email protected]