Plant Manager - East Offsite
Plant Manager - East Offsite
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$ 162349 - 206900
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Job Description
Summary
This posting is open to all qualified candidates.
About the Role:
This is a leadership position and will serve on the Operations and Maintenance Leadership team. This team is responsible for the strategic planning of the section developing leadership skills among our supervisors providing growth opportunities for our staff and implementing metrics to deliver on key performance measures that contribute to the overall growth and success of WTD Operations and Maintenance.
In this role the successful candidate will apply their skillset in the areas of planning coordination scope budget schedule management monitoring and control and reporting in the maintenance and development of the offsite conveyance system.
Assign key staff to represent operations in project teams composed of internal and external subject matter experts from a broad range of disciplines including engineering project planning & delivery and operations & maintenance staff through design and construction.
Work with Human Resources to address staffing needs and work through personnel issues. You will also oversee employee development performance management discipline and the hiring and selection process. Participate in the development and implementation of staff models and performance standards.
About the Team:
The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Section of the Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is tasked with ensuring safe environmentally protective treatment of wastewater for King County serving 34 wholesale customers and approximately 1.9 million residents. The Section includes five treatment facilities 48 pump stations 400 miles of conveyance piping and treats an average of 185 MGD of wastewater. We are a clean water utility recovering resources such as biosolids recycled water and biogas continually seeking new ways to capture beneficial uses of resources that would otherwise be lost.
WTD is committed to the principles of equity and social justice (ESJ). We value diverse perspectives and life experiences in our workforce and are committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. WTD strives to provide equitable services to residents and businesses across King County. Our departments vision is to provide sustainable and livable communities and a clean and healthy natural environment that supports a prosperous and resilient economy.
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 Plant Manager you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at now for a rewarding career at theWastewater Treatment Divisionof 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:
- Provide leadership to East Offsite Operations team participating in the development and implementation of the strategic direction of the section developing and motivating staff setting team goals organizing and delegating tasks and effectively communicating across O&M teams.
- Assist the section manager in the daily operation of wastewater conveyance and offsite treatment facilities and onand offsite facilities maintenance including providing planning analytical and project management support for assigned work and projects.
- Assist and participate in the development and monitoring of the sections annual budget.
Represent the section in the planning and implementation of programs for maintaining the assets of surface water storm water and wastewater treatment and conveyance systems.
Investigate human resources issues and conduct factfinding hearings in disciplinary matters; make recommendations to management on the resolution of issues. Provide management support problemsolving and conflict resolution to collective bargaining and labor and employee relations processes.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
- Experience in leading teams that includes skills in team building building consensus and working effectively with a diverse team.
- Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment and conveyance systems including the regulations and requirements as they relate to operation and maintenance of these facilities.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering and systems operation.
- Knowledge of budget techniques and principles.
- Knowledge of project management principles and techniques.
- Knowledge of labor relations principles practices and techniques.
- Skill in writing and communicating technical and nontechnical information; skill in reading and interpreting technical information and making presentations to nontechnical and technical audiences.
- Skill in negotiation techniques and principles.
- Effective decisionmaking skills.
- Knowledge of current and possible future policies practices trends technology and information affecting the wastewater treatment industry.
Competencies You Bring:- Builds Effective Teams: Builds strong identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
- Manages Complexity: makes sense of complex highquality and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multimode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Required Licenses/Certifications:- Washington State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group IV certificate.
- Washington State Drivers License or the ability to provide timely or emergency transportation to work locations with limited or no public transportation.
- Additional licenses certifications and other requirements determined to be necessary to meet the business needs of the employing unit may be required.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions
Work Location:South Treatment Plant 1200 Monster Rd SW Renton WA 98057
Work Schedule:This fulltime position works a 40hour work week.This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provisions and is not overtimeeligible. Night and weekend availability as necessary.
Union Representation:This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117 Wastewater Treatment Division Managers and Assistant Managersbargaining unit.
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
- Certification
- Complete Supplemental Questions
For more information regarding this recruitment please contact:
Rodney O. Dungo
HR Analyst
Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division:Visit ourwebsite and check us out atFacebookX (formerly Twitter)InstagramYouTubeand ourWTD Blog.
DiscoverMoreAboutDNRP: Visit ourwebsiteexplore aninteractive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out atFacebookX (formerly Twitter)LinkedInTikTokInstagramYouTubeandKeeping King County Green News.Forbes named King County as one of Washington States best employers.
Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a differenceCome join the teamdedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.
Guided by our True North we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
