Water Plant Operator II, Zone 7

Introduction

THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.

REQUIRED TO APPLY :

A valid California driver's license. A valid Grade II Water Treatment Operator Certificate from the California Department of Health.

REQUIRED APPLICATION ATTACHMENTS:

• An official Department of Motor Vehicles driver’s history record.
• A copy of your current Grade II Water Treatment Operator Certificate.

Important: All required documents must be uploaded as a single file under the RESUME tab. Only one file can be submitted through this section, so please combine your documents before uploading. Applicants cannot make modifications to their applications once they have been submitted.

Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application.

Failure to submit the Application, Supplemental Questionnaire, driver's license history record, or Grade II Water Treatment Operator Certificate will result in disqualification.

Applications and Supplemental Questionnaire for this recruitment will only be accepted online.

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DESCRIPTION

THE AGENCY

Zone 7 Water Agency is located in the Tri-Valley region of the eastern San Francisco Bay Area. It provides water on a wholesale basis to the cities of Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin and the Dougherty Valley area of San Ramon, and flood-protection services to all of eastern Alameda County. Zone 7 employs approximately 116 full-time employees and operates on an annual budget of $80.3 million dollars. The Agency’s administrative offices are located in Livermore, CA, the easternmost city of Alameda County, which is bordered by Contra Costa County to the north and San Joaquin County to the east. Livermore, California’s oldest wine region, is known for the science and technology of its national laboratories, a historic downtown area, and the surrounding farmlands and ranches that mirror the Valley’s western heritage.

Zone 7 employees are committed to providing a reliable supply of high-quality water and an effective flood control system to the Livermore-Amador Valley in a fiscally responsible, innovative, proactive and environmentally sensitive way. We invite you to acquaint yourself with our dynamic Agency and its exciting employment opportunities.

For more information regarding the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Zone 7 please visit their website at www.zone7water.com.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, to operate, inspect, and maintain water treatment plant, well field and distribution system equipment and facilities; and to perform related duties as required.

Water Plant Operator I/II/III is a flexibly staffed class series with work normally performed at the III level, but with initial selection possible at either the I, II or III level.

Water Plant Operator II is the second-level trainee classification in the series. Under direct supervision, individuals continue to learn and perform treatment plant, well field and distribution system operations. Routine decisions are made within standard operating policies and procedures, subject to approval of a Water Plant Operator Ill and/or a supervisor. Water Plant Operator II’s are expected to gain experience and demonstrate proficiency which qualifies them to promote to the Water Plant Operator III. Upon successful completion of six (6) months as a Water Plant Operator II the incumbent may be considered for potential flexing up to a Water Plant Operator III based on demonstrated ability to perform at the higher level and possession of the required certification. Appointment at the II level will not be extended beyond 36 months.

For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Water Plant Operator II, Zone 7 (#4943)

IDEAL CANDIDATE

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications stated below, the ideal candidate has experience with a proven track record of success that demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:

• Possession of a valid Grade 2 or higher Water Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the State of California.
• Passed Grade 3 Water Treatment Operator examination desirable.
• Performs treatment plant and distribution system operations and basic maintenance activities using sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Basic understanding of key regulations, as well as reporting procedures and requirements.
• Knowledge of safety rules, regulations and work practices regarding water treatment plant chemicals and equipment.
• Ability to follow established standard operating procedures, initiating action as appropriate to correct or notify others of quality issues.
• Decision-making skills in order to identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities and determine alternatives and appropriate action.
• Proficiency in water treatment math and chemistry.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and SCADA.
• Ability and willingness to work in a variety of conditions, including outdoors in various weather conditions; rotating shifts (including nights), weekends, holidays and in emergencies; and with and around hazardous chemicals and equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

TO QUALIFY FOR THE COMPETITIVE ASSESSMENT PROCESS, YOU MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BY FULFILLING ONE OF THE PATTERNS LISTED BELOW (I-III).

EITHER I

Experience : The equivalent of six (6) months of full-time experience as a Water Plant Operator I in the Alameda County classified service.

OR II

Experience : The equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience involving the use of pumps, motors, and piping systems, such as are used in sewage works, refineries, food processing plants, large marine equipment installations, or similar facilities.

OR III

Experience : The equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience in operating a water treatment plant with a system capacity of 1OMGD.

AND

License : ( This requirement is applicable to Patterns I, II, and III above. )

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
• Possession of a valid Grade II Water Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the California Department of Health Services.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and in emergencies.
• Work with and around hazardous chemicals.
• Wear respiratory protection equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Wear respiratory protective equipment including remaining sufficiently clean shaven to safely facilitate the donning of specified equipment.
• Complete necessary Continuing Education (CEU) as required to obtain, maintain, and renew requisite California Department of Public Health Certification.
• Requires sufficient physical strength and agility to perform equipment operation, inspection and maintenance tasks, and to unload, store and transfer supplies and equipment.
• Requires repetitive use of feet and hands to operative vehicles, equipment, and tools.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of :

• Water treatment principles, practices, methods, tools, and equipment.
• Operation, basic maintenance and cleaning of water treatment plant and distribution system equipment and facilities, including centrifugal pumps, electrical motors, and piping and control systems.
• Mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic principles.
• Safety rules, regulations, and work practices, particularly in reference to hazardous chemicals.
• Standard chemical and physical tests of water.
• Basic arithmetical calculations.

Ability to :

• Performing treatment plant and distribution system operations and maintenance activities, using sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Recognizing unusual, inefficient, or dangerous operating conditions and taking appropriate action.
• Making operating and maintenance adjustments to water treatment and distribution equipment and facilities.
• Work within confined spaces (underground, inside buildings, etc.)
• Performing general mechanical tasks.
• Performing standard water quality tests.
• Reading, interpreting, and recording data from charts, gauges, and meters.
• Keeping accurate records and preparing simple reports.
• Making basic arithmetical calculations quickly and accurately.
• Using a computer keyboard to enter and retrieve information.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Lifting sacks of chemicals weighing up to 55 pounds.
• Speak to verbally exchange ideas and information.
• Hear and receive verbal detailed information and instruction.
• See at arm’s length to twenty feet with a sufficient field of vision.
• Distinguish basic colors.
• Walk, stand, and climb for sustained periods of time.
• Finger dexterity and hand strength to operate and grasp tools and equipment on a daily basis.

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS

THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:

A review of applicants' applications, driver's license, and Grade II Water Treatment Operator Certificate to verify possession of minimum requirements. Applicants who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the process. Those candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will be placed on the eligible list based on an evaluation of supplemental questionnaires, education, training, and experience weighted at 100% of the final examination score.

Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.

Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.

For more information on the Civil Service Selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs.

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN

Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice, at least 10 business days, in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance.

The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN Deadline for Filing: 5:00:00 p.m., Thursday, October 16, 2025 Review of Applications & Questionnaires for Minimum Qualifications: Week of October 19, 2025 Status Notification to Applicants: Week of October 27, 2025 TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Department Selection Process: Mid November 2025

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN.

Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing . Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes.

For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, Reasonable Accommodation | HRS.

BENEFITS

The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing. These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

• Medical - HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental - HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

• 12 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1 st United Services Credit Union

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

Conclusion

All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, acgov.org, Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org, and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page.

Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.

NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com and Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.

Erika Beams, Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services Division, County of Alameda
Analyst Email Address Link: Erika.Beams@acgov.org | Phone: 510-272-6393
www.acgov.org/hrs

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.

Closing Date/Time: 10/16/2025 5:00:00 PM

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