Plant Manager West Point

Seattle, OR - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 162349 - 206900

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This posting is open to all qualified candidates

The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Section of the Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is tasked with ensuring safe environmentally protective 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 185MGD 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 department vision is to provide sustainable and livable communities and a clean and healthy natural environment that supports a prosperous and resilient economy.

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 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 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:

Are you looking for an opportunity to lead a highly trained team of Operations and Maintenance staff and be a part of creating the strategic direction for a complex wastewater system The Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) in King County (KC) is hiring a leader for the Operations and Facilities Maintenance team. This position will lead a team of 23 Operators and Facilities Maintenance staff oversee the planning and processes for west wet weather facilities oversee the facilities maintenance of the East facilities and be an active member of the O&M Leadership team.

Working for KC WTD provides you with a work-life balance and benefits to support you and your family. You will also gain opportunities for growth through training conferences hosted by leaders in the industry and working across functional groups within the Division.

We are looking for creative and innovative thinking that drives us to continuously improve public service. Tap into your desire to serve the public and discover new and better ways to make a meaningful impact by joining the WTD O&M Leadership team.

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 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 training c omprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

Provide leadership to the West Point Treatment Plant Operations and Maintenance 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
Support WTDs Capital Improvement Program by assisting the operations section manager in the daily operation of wastewater treatment facilities and supporting facilities and 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 fact-findings hearings in disciplinary matters; make recommendations to management on resolution of issues. Provide management support problem solving 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
Some 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 non-technical information; Skill in reading and interpreting technical information and making presentations to non-technical and technical audiences
Knowledge of current and possible future policies practices trends technology and information affecting the wastewater treatment industry

Competencies You Bring:

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.
Racially Just: Identify and replace racists systems and structures with anti-racists and pro-equity approaches.
Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

Required Licenses:

Current Washington State Group IV Wastewater Operators certificate. (Reciprocal licenses will be considered)
Washington State Drivers License

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

Previous management to supervisory experience
Proven ability to lead diverse teams including union-represented employees
Experience aligning operations with organizational goals and environmental sustainability
Strong written and verbal communication skills including public presentations
Experience with performance management coaching and workforce development
Demonstrated experience with SCADA systems and process automation preventive and predictive maintenance programs regulatory compliance (e.g. NPDES permits EPA/State reporting emergency response and disaster preparedness budget development and capital improvement planning

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

Work Location:Onsite at the West PointTreatment Plant - 1400 Discovery Park Blvd Seattle WA 98199.
Work Schedule:This full-time position works a 40-hour work week Monday-Friday (6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) or Tuesday-Friday (6a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
Union Representation:This position is represented by Local 117 WTD-Manager and Assistant Managers

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.

AnticipatedTimeline for this recruitment:

Technical Vetting: Virtual via MS Teams with 3 screening questions tentative week of 12/1
Interview: 1st round in-person at West Point Treatment Plant tentative week of 12/8 with 2nd round interview with top candidates meeting with plant managers tentative week of 12/15 with location TBD

To apply submit a:

Complete Application
Resume
Cover Letter
Complete Supplemental Questions

Note: Additional documents will not be considered during minimum qualification screening.

For more information regarding this recruitment please contact:

Dan Sherman
HR Analyst

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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.

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SummaryThis posting is open to all qualified candidatesThe Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Section of the Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is tasked with ensuring safe environmentally protective wastewater for King County serving 34 wholesale customers and approximately 1.9 million residents. Th...