Published date: March 17, 2026
Organization: City of Simi Valley
Job Category: Public Works
Job Type: Full-Time
County/State: Ventura/California
City: Simi Valley
Salary and Benefits: See apply link and/or job flyer for additional details on salary and benefits.
Salary Range (DOQ):
- $127,179.00-$163,774.00 Annually
Description:
Are you ready to take the lead in shaping a more sustainable future? Join our team as a key driver of innovation and excellence in the Sanitation Services Division.
This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact by overseeing vital infrastructure, leading dedicated professionals, and contributing to the well-being of our community.
If you’re passionate about environmental stewardship, team leadership, and achieving meaningful results, we encourage you to apply and be part of something extraordinary!
Summary Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Ability to mentor and support a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience in sewer collection, wastewater treatment, and laboratory operations.
- Experience developing long‑term plans and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Excellent communication skills for interacting with the public, media, and partner agencies.
- Solid budget management abilities, including forecasting and resource planning.
- Ability to work with internal departments and external agencies.
- Ability to identify operational improvements and align division goals with broader organizational priorities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training:
- Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, environmental engineering, environmental sciences or a related field.
Experience:
- Five years of increasingly responsible wastewater treatment plant and collection system operations and maintenance experience including two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
- One year of Biological Nutrient Removal Treatment Processing is desirable.
License or Certificate:
- Possession of a State of California Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade V certificate is highly desirable.
Link to Apply: https://www.calopps.org/simi-valley/job-20720127
FILING DEADLINE: Open until filled, or 25 applicants!