Clifford Schneider IV
Holtville
Summary
Dedicated water and wastewater professional with progressive experience in municipal wastewater treatment, water treatment, collection systems, and distribution operations. Possess extensive hands-on experience operating and optimizing Membrane Biological Reactor (MBR) and conventional treatment processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, process efficiency, and environmental protection. Experienced in process control, laboratory analysis, operator training, staff supervision, and regulatory reporting. Committed to workforce development and student success through the application of real-world utility operations experience, technical knowledge, and leadership skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Wastewater Treatment Operator
City of Imperial
11.2022 - Current
Operate and optimize a municipal Membrane Biological Reactor (MBR) wastewater treatment facility, performing process control, laboratory analysis, troubleshooting, regulatory compliance, equipment inspections, preventive maintenance coordination, and operator training/Staff Supervision. Cross-trained in conventional water treatment, distribution, and collection system operations.
Operator in Training II
City of El Centro
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Achieved consistent regulatory compliance and reliable plant performance through effective monitoring and maintenance of municipal wastewater treatment processes, pumping stations, and collection systems. Enhanced operational efficiency by executing comprehensive laboratory sampling, testing, equipment inspections, and preventive maintenance activities. Developed expertise in coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, distribution operations, and water quality monitoring through cross-training at City of El Centro conventional water treatment facility.
Operator-In-Training
Imperial Valley College
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Contributed to successful operation monitoring and maintenance of municipal water and wastewater treatment systems, ensuring reliability. Achieved comprehensive knowledge through dual training at a conventional package treatment plant, mastering processes in coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, water quality monitoring, process control, laboratory testing, regulatory compliance, and routine maintenance activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Holtville High School
Holtville, CA06-2019
Associate of Science - Water Treatment Systems Technology
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA06-2022
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
American Public University
Charles Town, WV06-2026
Master of Science - Public Administration
American Public University
Charles Town, WV01-2027
Skills
Wastewater Treatment Operations (MBR & Conventional Systems)
Water Treatment Operations (Conventional Treatment)
Water Distribution System Operations
Collection System Operations & Maintenance
Lift Station & Pump Station Operations
Process Control & Optimization
Regulatory Compliance (SWRCB, EPA, NPDES)
Laboratory Sampling, Analysis & Data Interpretation
SCADA Monitoring & Process Control Systems
Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
Preventive & Corrective Maintenance Coordination
Safety Compliance & Risk Management
Operator Training & Staff Supervision
Equipment Inspection & Performance Monitoring
Technical Report Writing & Recordkeeping
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Public Speaking & Classroom Instruction
Student Mentoring & Workforce Development
Environmental Compliance & Water Quality Monitoring
Leadership & Team Coordination
Accomplishments
• Promoted from Volunteer Operator-in-Training to Senior Wastewater Treatment Operator through progressive responsibility and professional development.
• Obtained California State Water Resources Control Board certifications in Wastewater Treatment, Water Treatment, Water Distribution, and Collection System Operations.
• Assisted in the operation and optimization of a municipal Membrane Biological Reactor (MBR) wastewater treatment facility while maintaining regulatory compliance and reliable plant performance.
• Cross-trained in conventional water treatment operations, gaining experience in coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, and distribution system operations.
• Developed expertise in wastewater treatment, water treatment, collection systems, pump stations, and process control operations.
• Participated in operator training, staff development, and knowledge transfer to support safe and efficient utility operations.
• Supported regulatory compliance through process monitoring, laboratory analysis, operational reporting, and water quality monitoring.
• Contributed to preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and process optimization efforts to improve treatment system reliability and efficiency.
Certification
California Wastewater Operator Grade V
California Water Treatment Operator Grade 3
California Water Distribution Operator Grade 2
California Collection System Maintenance Grade 1
Timeline
Senior Wastewater Treatment Operator
City of Imperial
11.2022 - Current
Operator in Training II
City of El Centro
11.2021 - 11.2022
Operator-In-Training
Imperial Valley College
01.2021 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Holtville High School
Associate of Science - Water Treatment Systems Technology
Imperial Valley College
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
American Public University
Master of Science - Public Administration
American Public University