Water and Sewage Plant Supervisor, Position 4

Job Description and Duties

This advertisement is for a Water and Sewage Plant Supervisor position located at Sierra Conservation Center in Jamestown, Tuolumne County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 099-216-6724-002.

CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Engineer I (CE I), CF-Water Treatment Plant/Wastewater Treatment Plant & Camps, the Water & Sewage Plant Supervisor (WSPS), CF oversees the operation of the wastewater and water treatment operations. These institution utility operations shall be in accordance with the standards and regulations of the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB); Division of Drinking Water (DDW), the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and Tuolumne County Environmental Health Department, including the waste discharge and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System requirements. The duties of this position are to assume the normal and routine duties of the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) operations for the assigned watch.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 30, 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

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Working Conditions

About this location -- Sierra Conservation Center (SCC) is located in the foothills near Jamestown, California, in the heart of the Mother Lode Gold Country.It is adjacent to the Stanislaus National Forest, offering pine trees, mountain streams, and an abundance of recreational activities (fishing, swimming, camping, skiing, golfing, etc.).The prison is approximately 70 miles from Yosemite National Park.

The primary mission of SCC is to provide housing, programs and services for minimum and medium custody incarcerated individuals, to aid in their rehabilitation. SCC is responsible for the training and placement of male incarcerated individuals in the Conservation Camp Program. SCC administers male camps located throughout California.

Special Requirements

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .

Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to .

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of: Water, sewage and other mechanical systems/equipment, methods, materials, and tools used in the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment to ensure proper operation of a waste water and water treatment facility. Principles of water and sewage treatment to make field adjustments and ensure compliance of federal and state laws. The Department’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives to ensure a workplace free of discrimination. A manager’s role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and the processes available to meet Equal Employment Opportunity objectives. Computers and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) in order to perform daily duties. Controls (e.g., electrical, electronic, digital, pneumatic, etc.) in order to provide economical and safe operation to various institution/facility systems.

Ability to: Communicate effectively with other operators, supervisors, and adult/youthful offenders on the technical level for the classification to instruct and provide accurate information and direction to maintain effective working relationships. Interpret chemical and physical laboratory tests to determine effectiveness of water and sewage treatment processes to ensure that finished water is in compliance. Prepare routine reports and keep accurate records for audits and inspections, in order to respond to regulatory agencies. Train and direct workers engaged in operating water and sewage treatment plants in order to comply with the Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Read, interpret, and work from plans, drawings, and specifications in order to perform daily duties. Think and act quickly in emergencies in order to effectively resolve issues. Analyze situations accurately and take effective action in order to produce safe and potable drinking water and compliant effluent waste water. Effectively contribute to the Department’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives to ensure a workplace free of discrimination. Coordinate, plan, and work with skilled craftspersons and semiskilled workers, adult/youthful offenders in order to service and repair equipment. Remain calm and focused on tasks while working in an environment of excessive noise, high voltage electricity, chemicals, and extreme temperatures in order to safely and properly maintain the physical plant. Supervise the conduct of adult/youthful offenders and take appropriate action to maintain order and protect personal and state property. Operate basic computer applications to perform daily duties.

Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, , and the CalPERS website, .

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at 

Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at 

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at  .

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. 

Exam Information

To obtain list eligibility for Stationary Engineer, before applying for the position(s), you should first take and pass the examination here .

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.