Published date: September 30, 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):
- $131,110 – $160,445 Annually DOQ
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The City of Simi Valley is seeking a dynamic and motivated Wastewater Plant Operations Manager to lead the daily operations of our wastewater treatment facility. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled wastewater professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys solving complex challenges, and is passionate about delivering safe, reliable, and high‑quality services to the public.
If you’re a proactive leader who’s ready to make an impact and drive innovation, we want to meet you.
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 chemistry, biology, environmental sciences or a related field.
Experience:
- Four years of responsible wastewater treatment plant operations experience including one year of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience. One year of experience with Biological Nutrient Removal system is desirable.
License or Certificate:
- Possession of Water Quality Control Operator Grade V certificate.
Ideal Candidate:
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The ideal candidate will possess:
- Extensive hands-on experience in wastewater treatment plant operations, including Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) processes.
- Strong technical knowledge and the ability to interpret operational and laboratory data to maintain consistent regulatory compliance.
- Experience supervising, training, motivating, and evaluating staff while fostering a positive, safety‑focused work environment.
- Skills in coordinating daily plant operations, troubleshooting process issues, and implementing improvements that enhance efficiency and reliability.
- Experience in budget development, chemical procurement, contract management, and resource planning.
- The ability to support capital improvement projects by collaborating with engineers, contractors, and other City divisions.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical audiences, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders.
- Sound judgment, adaptability, and calm decision‑making during operational challenges or emergencies.
- Strong working relationships with other divisions, agencies, and the public.
- A commitment to staying current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and innovations in wastewater treatment.
- A proactive, collaborative, and solutions‑oriented mindset that supports the City’s mission to provide safe, compliant, and high‑quality wastewater treatment services.
- Possession of a Water Quality Control Operator Grade V certificate.
Link to Apply: https://www.calopps.org/simi-valley/job-20773064