What You Will Be Doing:

• Operate, monitor, and maintain biological, chemical, mechanical, and hydraulic processes at wastewater treatment plants, collection system pump and regulator stations and associated facilities.
• Operate, monitor, and control wastewater equipment and systems with complex computer systems.
• Optimize wastewater plant performance by sampling, testing analyzing wastewater and recommending changes to process which meet federal, and Washington State permits and regulations.
• Perform maintenance on offsite facilities and associated structures, including buildings equipment, and grounds. Duties include cleaning, servicing operating equipment, and performing housekeeping tasks.
• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot and maintain systems and processes in pump stations and Stormwater facilities.
• Train others on site-specific areas or through on-the-job training.
• Provide troubleshooting, problem-solving, coordination and decision-making when performing duties, particularly for West Offsite pump stations, be able to respond to unusual and/or emergency situations. Be on-call after hours for such situations.

What You Bring:

• Washington State Group 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification from the Washington State Department of Ecology or out-of-state equivalency which must be converted to a Washington certification within 6 months of employment
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, including preliminary, primary, secondary, digestion, gas handling systems, sludge handling and plant-wide air, water, electrical and hydraulic support systems.
• Knowledge of collection systems, including pump stations, regulator stations and miscellaneous structures, and of disinfecting methods.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical theory, cross connections, and pumps.
• Knowledge of wastewater terminology and process control.
• Knowledge of and skill in applying sampling, testing and laboratory procedures.
• Skill in reading, recording, and interpreting instrumentation and control gauges and meters.
• 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.
• Skill in manually starting and stopping equipment, systems, and processes Skill in establishing and maintaining work relationships with diverse occupational groups.

Competencies You Bring to Succeed In This Role: 

• Interpersonal Savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.

• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

• Tech Savvy - Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.

• Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

  
  

• Washington State Group I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification from the Washington State Department of Ecology or out-of-state equivalency which must be converted to a Washington certification within one year of employment.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Additional licenses, certifications and other requirements determined to be necessary to meet the business needs of the employing unit may be required.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring: 

• Washington State Group III or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification from the Washington State Department of Ecology or out-of-state equivalency which must be converted to a Washington certification within one year of employment.
• Experience working with collections and troubleshooting skills.

• Working Conditions:  Onsite - Work Location: 22505 State Route 9 SE, Woodinville, Washington 

• Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, you must be available to work, nights, weekends and holidays. This position works a rotating shift 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 Service Employee International Union (SEIU), Wastewater Local 925.

Application instructions and selection process: This opportunity is open to all qualified  We value diverse perspectives and life experience and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply.

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and responsiveness to the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills required for this role, to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.

• King County application 

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, if you have questions related to this recruitment process, please contact at Helen David, hdavid@kingcounty.gov.