Wastewater Treatment Operator/Senior Operator - West Point (D Crew) | Seattle, WA

Plant. King County protects water quality and public health in the central Puget Sound region by providing high quality and effective treatment to wastewater collected from our local sewer agencies. King County's wastewater operators not only help prevent the spread of many contagious diseases, but help the environment and the communities they reside in.

This position will be involved with following and maintaining established safety policies, guidelines, regulations, and workplace standards. The O&M facilities are currently undergoing major capital improvements expected to continue over the next 10 years. The candidate will be a part of a flexible and dynamic team responsible for providing

expertise and support to maintain continuous effective wastewater operations. The candidate will aid other plant staff, other King County staff, contractors and consultants as needed or required.

A successful candidate will maintain and strive toward intra-team and cross-team support and cooperation daily. 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 treatment plants operate on a 24/7/365 schedule. The ability to work varied operations shift schedules is a necessity and a requirement. As a mission critical employee, an individual within the operations group is expected to report for duty when required. A person hired in as an operator could work through our job progression process to become a senior operator. There are also opportunities for advancement or career enhancement throughout the Wastewater Treatment Division. Who is eligible to apply: This transfer-eligible position is open to qualified employees. First consideration will be given to S.

E. I. U. Wastewater Local 925 employees. Current Senior Operators represented by WTD/ SEIU Local 925 will retain their senior operator status, salary, benefits and seniority if selected for hire for this position. Bargaining unit employees who have been members of the bargaining unit for less than five years within the employee's section may be eligible for this position (five-year rule may be waived within the section at this time). Senior operator level is obtained through internal job progression process. The salary range listed above includes the Operator level ($34.9769-$44.3354/per hour) and Senior Operator level ($40.3226-$48.7470/per hour).

This posting may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates for any Career Service openings in the following six months. Work location: West Point Treatment Plant - 1400 Discovery Park Blvd. Seattle, WA 98199 Work Schedule: The Treatment plants are operated 24/7. Candidates will be assigned a rotating shift schedule and but must be available to work any assigned 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. To learn more about the Wastewater Treatment Division click on the below links: http: //www. kingcounty. gov/environment/wtd/About. aspx http: //www. kingcounty. gov/environment/wtd/About/Vision. aspx Job Duties Operate, monitor, and maintain wastewater and odor control equipment and facilities. Operate, monitor and maintain biological, chemical, mechanical and hydraulic processes at wastewater treatment plants, collection system pump and regulator stations and associated facilities. Conduct sampling and test analysis of wastewater.

Determine, recommend changes to systems and processes to meet permits and Federal regulations and to optimize the performance of wastewater facilities. Perform maintenance on wastewater facilities, including buildings, equipment and grounds. Duties include cleaning, servicing operating equipment, mowing lawns and performing housekeeping tasks. Perform other related duties as assigned. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Minimum qualifications Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, including preliminary, primary, secondary, digestion, gas handling systems, sludge handling, plant-wide 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 Communication skills, basic mathematics, algebra, and computer application skills. Skill in reading, recording and interpreting instrumentation and control guages 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 Licensing, Certification and other Requirements 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. Application and Selection Process: Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness including online application and responsiveness to the list of qualifications, skills, and abilities. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position.

King County application Responses to supplemental questions For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Angelia Remolana - Human Resource Analyst, Supplemental Information Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's 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, interaction (including gender identity, interactionual 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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