Wastewater Treatment OperatorSenior Operator - South Plant Offsite
Wastewater Treatment OperatorSenior Operator - South Plant Offsite
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Summary
- This posting is open to all qualified candidates.External candidates are eligible to be hired at the Operator level only. Senior operator level is obtained through an internal job progression process. The salary range listed above includes the Operator level $41.2077$52.2331/hour) and Senior Operator level $47.5058$57.4309/hour).
About the Role:
The candidate will operate monitor and control wastewater treatment equipment using manual operations or complex computerized systems. The individual will be expected to troubleshoot all wastewater equipment systems and processes with limited supervision. An ability to provide clear and effective communications with the public fellow team members other treatment plant staff and other King County work groups to accomplish work requirements is a must. The candidate will need to be lab certified and be able to perform all lab duties without any supervision.
About the Team:
East Section Offsite is on the front lines of protecting our community and waterways. East Offsite allows you to develop your operating skills outside of a normal treatment plant setting. It allows you to work closely with the community and public as well as project management and conveyance inspection teams. Offsite is a 24/7 operation that requires you to respond to emergency/overflow situations making it exciting and dynamic. East Offsites mission is focused on developing more leaders for future county positions.Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over900 employees engaged in planning designing building and operating treatment facilities our agency is at the forefront of environmental stewardship. Success for us means upholding our legacy while promising future generations a pristine environment.
We enforce regulations to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. We prioritize accountability to our ratepayers andoperatea wellmanaged agencythat services over 2.3 million King County residents. Our regional wastewater treatment system not only sustains a healthy environment but also fuels economic development fostering prosperity in our region. Ifyourepassionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment join us in our mission to safeguard our precious water resources.
Commitment to Equity Racial and Social Justice:
King County named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity racial and social justice making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Wastewater Treatment Operator/Senior Operator you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at now for a rewarding career at the Wastewater Treatment Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient sustainable and equitable communities. Enjoy trainingcomprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.
Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
- Operate monitor and control wastewater treatment equipment using manual operations or complex computerized systems; troubleshoot all wastewater equipment systems and processes with limited supervision.
- Maintain logs of operational activities including daily readings maintenance actions and any unusual events or problems.
- Respond to emergencies such as pump failures power outages or flooding. Be oncall after hours for such situations.
- Coordinate with other team members supervisors and maintenance personnel to ensure efficient operation and response to emergencies.Communicate any operational issues or maintenance requirements to ensure continuous wastewater conveyance without disruption.
- Providing clear and effective communications with the public fellow team members other treatment plant staff and other King County work groups toaccomplishwork requirements isa must.
- Identify and recommend improvements to the conveyance system to increase efficiency reduce energy consumption or improve system performance.Assistin implementing upgrades or modifications to the system ensuring minimal disruption to service.
- Develop and review Process Safety Management (PSM) Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Hazardous Energy Control Procedures (HECP) and provide draft documentation.
- Respond to unusual occurrencesassistin emergency responses and may serve as onscene incident commander.
- Communicate with the public construction personnel consultants and engineers to resolve complaints provide constructionassistance give tours and carry out related duties.
Senior Wastewater Treatment Operator performs duties above plus:
- Serve in a lead capacity to operate monitor troubleshoot and maintain wastewater treatment facilities odor control equipment biological chemical mechanical and hydraulic processes. Provide advanced level troubleshooting problemsolving coordination and decisionmaking when performing duties particularly in onsite unusual and/or emergency situations. Be on call after hours for such situations. Recommend and/or determine changes to wastewater process to meet federal and Washington State permits and regulations and to optimize plant performance. Provide broad indepth onthejob training to other wastewater operations staff. Assist the supervisor in performance feedback and evaluation of staff.
- Plan schedule coordinate and perform maintenance for assigned wastewater facilities systems and processes. Coordinate and perform onsite response to unusual occurrences and emergencies.
- Serve as a technical resource to the other staff the public and external agencies.
- Operate monitor and control wastewater equipment and systems with complex computer systems.
- Assume the full operational responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor in the absence of the Wastewater Treatment Supervisor.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
What You Bring as a Wastewater Treatment Operator:
- Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes including preliminary primary secondary digestion gas handling systems sludge handling plantwide air water chemical electrical and hydraulic support systems.
- Knowledge of collection systems; including pump stations regulator stations CSO facilities and miscellaneous structures.
- Knowledge of mechanical and electrical theory cross connections and pumps
- Knowledge of wastewater terminology and process control
- Knowledge of industrial safety procedures and practices
- Knowledge of and skill in applying sampling testing and laboratory procedures
- Skill in verbal and written communication techniques and principles and ability to read write and follow oral and written instructions
- Skill in reading recording and interpreting information from field devices
- Skill in operating basic hand and power tools and specialized equipment
- Skill in operating complex computer control systems and identifying normal and abnormal operating conditions
- Skill in the interpretation and application of technical information from plant drawings operations and maintenance manuals and lab tests
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights weekends and holidays and demonstrate predictable reliable and timely attendance.
- Ability to work during adverse and inclement weather conditions.
- Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in confined spaces climb in and out of tanks using ladders and work around noxious odors heat and high noise levels.
- Ability to effectively engage in and sustain relationships with people from diverse cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Demonstrated proficiency with business applications such as Microsoft Office suite.
What You Bring as a Wastewater Treatment Senior Operator:
All the above plus:- Advanced knowledge and skill in plantwide gas disinfection and chemical feed systems heating ventilation and air conditioning odor control electrical water air and hydraulic systems
- Advanced knowledge and skill in major components causes for alarms remote monitoring and control system for the equipment and systems in the preliminary primary and secondary solids handling odor control and collection /conveyance systems.
- Skill in providing indepth training to staff on facility equipment and systems.
- Knowledge and skills in operating complex computer control systems and in managing written and/or computerized information systems including logs reports laboratory and process data work requests and timekeeping responsibilities.
- Knowledge of leadership techniques and principles.
- Skill in creating a positive professional team environment including the business planning process the establishment of standards and feedback communication conflict resolution effective team meetings problemsolving decisionmaking and facilitation.
- Advanced skill in the application of safety policies procedures and practices.
- Skill in interpreting and applying technical information from plant drawings technical data sheets operations and maintenance manuals and laboratory test results.
- Skill in operating specialized portable and stationary equipment such as boom trucks forklifts generator trucks steam cleaners mobile pumping units and overhead cranes.
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights weekends and holidays and demonstrate predictable reliable and timely attendance.
- Ability to work during adverse and inclement weather conditions.
- Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in confined spaces climb in and out of tanks using ladders and work around noxious odors heat and high noise levels.
- Ability to effectively engage in and sustain relationships with people from diverse cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Demonstrated proficiency with business applications such as Microsoft Office suite.
Competencies You Bring to Succeed In This Role:
Action Oriented:Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm.
Communicates Effectively:Develops and delivers multimode communications that clearly understand different audiences unique needs.
Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Drives Results: Consistently achieving results even under tough circumstances.
- Washington State Group I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification from the Washington State Department of Ecology or outofstate equivalency which must be converted to a Washington certification within one year of employment.
- Valid Washington State Drivers License
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Washington State Group III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification or above from the Washington State Department of Ecology or outofstate equivalency which must be converted to a Washington certification within one year of employment.
- Valid Washington State Drivers License
- CPR and First Aid certification
It would be great if you also bring:
- Washington State Class A CDL
Supplemental Information
Work Location: Various Treatment Plants (Pump run Vashon Carnation)
Work Schedule:The treatment plants are operated 24/7. This position works a 4 / 10 schedule. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
Union Representation:This position is represented by S.E.I.U. Wastewater Local 925.
Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity completeness and alignment with the experience qualifications knowledge and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
To apply submit a:
- Complete Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Complete Supplemental Questions
For more information regarding this recruitment please contact:
Rodney O. Dungo
HR Analyst
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To Apply
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
