City of Ventura · 20 hours ago
Water Quality Specialist
Ventura County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$86K/yr - $115K/yr
3+ years expThe City of Ventura is seeking a Water Quality Specialist to join Ventura Water and fill a critical role in protecting public health and ensuring compliance with drinking water quality standards. This position supports the development, implementation, and oversight of water quality monitoring, regulatory compliance, and water management programs for the City’s drinking water systems.
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Hiring Manager
Armando Mendoza, MPA
Responsibilities
Reviewing and evaluating water quality data from sanitation labs, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, and United States Geological Survey (USGS) sources to ensure compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and related regulatory requirements and maintaining data on groundwater and surface water production, consumption, and projections
Overseeing water facility operations and monitoring sampling and reporting activities to ensure regulatory compliance
Developing and implementing sampling plans for treatment and distribution systems, including coordinating schedules and verifying chain-of-custody documentation
Investigating water quality issues within treatment and distribution systems and recommending corrective or optimization measures
Preparing regulatory compliance reports, consumer confidence reports, and water quality reports for agency submittal and public release
Reviewing and interpreting analytical data, design plans, specifications, and environmental documents related to water treatment and supply
Evaluating water source quality and system conditions to optimize supply, corrosion control, and disinfection practices
Coordinating permitting activities for water operations and hazardous materials storage, including responding to notices of violation and inspections
Monitoring proposed regulations and treatment technologies and evaluating impacts to City operations
Providing technical guidance and training to staff on monitoring, reporting, and regulatory procedures
Supporting long-term water management initiatives, including water loss reduction and system reliability programs
Preparing detailed technical reports, spreadsheets, maps, and records to support compliance audits and program evaluation
Qualification
Required
A combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field
Three years of compiling, evaluating, and monitoring water or wastewater data and regulations
Possession of a valid California Class C driver license
Preferred
Experience analyzing water or wastewater sampling data and maintaining compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22
A Water Quality Laboratory Analyst certification from the American Water Works Association (AWWA) is highly desirable
Benefits
Medical Insurance options include HMO, PPO
City Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Vacation & Holiday Compensation
Deferred Compensation
CalPERS Retirement
Tuition Reimbursement & Bilingual Pay
Company
City of Ventura
City of Ventura offers government administrative services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Don Wood
Treasurer and Trustee - Ventura Education Partnership and Ventura Land Trust
Michael Shaffer
Assistant Chief Technology Officer
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