What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Treatment Plant Operator II position at City of Everett, WA?
Salary : $7,230.00 - $8,791.00 Monthly
Location : Sultan, WA
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : A25022
Department : Public Works
Division : Water Filtration Plant
Opening Date : 02 / 19 / 2025
Closing Date : 4 / 19 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific
Nature of Work
The City of Everett is accepting applications on an open / continuous basis for the Civil Service examination process for Water Treatment Plant Operator II at the City's Water Treatment Plant in Sultan, WA . Salaries posted are 2024 rates and will be adjusted when negotiations are finalized.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Possess a valid Washington State Level II Water Treatment Plant Operator certification from the Washington State Department of Health OR
- Possess a valid Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate recognized as an equivalent to the Washington State Level II Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate by the Association of Boards of Certification AND obtain a Washington State Level II Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate within six (6) months of hire.
- Employees hired after 1 / 26 / 2023 must obtain a Washington State Level III Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate within one (1) year of eligibility.
- Obtain within six (6) months of hire and maintain a forklift operator certification in accordance with Washington Division of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH) rules.
- Possession of a valid driver license at the date of hire, and the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Washington State Driver License within 30 days of the date of hire.
If a candidate holds an Operator certification from a state other than Washington State, to qualify for RECIPROCITY, the candidate must :
We have full reciprocity with :
We have conditional reciprocity with :
We do not have reciprocity with :
CITY OF EVERETT WATER FILTRATION PLANT
Our Operators play a critical role in delivering roughly 100 million gallons of drinking water daily to over 640,000 customers, about seventy-five percent of Snohomish County. The Water Filtration Plant (WFP) is nestled in the valley just north of Sultan, WA on the Chaplain Reservoir, offering majestic views of the Cascade Mountains. The WFP plans to spend over $18 million dollars in capital improvements over the next five years and as an operator you will play a critical role in these capital investments. Grow your skills with a city that supports its Operators, in both on-the-job training and meeting professional growth requirements.
Why Everett?
Working for City government is personally rewarding for those looking to make an impact at the community level. As an employer, we advocate for employee professional growth and value work-life balance.
The City of Everett is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our goal is to recruit and hire capable and engaged job candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.
The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a retirement pension through , and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information on benefits for this position, click here :
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Water Treatment Plant Operator II performs standard operating and maintenance procedures at the City of Everett's Water Filtration Plant and related facilities.
The work in the class involves the performance of a variety of tasks of routine difficulty and of emergency repair work relating to the continuous operation and maintenance of the water filtration plant and related facilities. The work is performed during an assigned shift under the general supervision of the senior operator, and job performance is evaluated on the basis of compliance with established operating and maintenance procedures, adherence to safety standards, and other established performance criteria.
This is the second level in the Water Treatment Plant Operator series. Employees in this class may act as lead shift operator with responsible charge under the general supervision of the senior water treatment plant operator and be responsible for all lead shift operator duties and responsibilities.
For a full description of this position, please see the class specification on the
HOW TO APPLY
EXAMINATION STEPS
IMPORTANT NOTES
Filing Opens : February 19, 2025
Filing Closes : April 19, 2025
Open / Continuous A25022
The City of Everett provides a to eligible members consisting of the following :
Dental Plan 12 through AFCME Council 2 Trust
Vision insurance through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
Life Insurance for the employee in the amount of 1x the annual salary
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Policy
Benefits for the eligible employee and eligible dependents begins the first day of the third month following the employee's hire date (i.e. if hired in March, benefits start May 1st.) Premiums for Delta Dental and VSP Vision are paid by the City on behalf of the employee for single or family coverage. Premiums for HMA Medical and Kaiser Medical Coverage are shared by the employee. Premiums for Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage on behalf of the employee are paid by the City.
An additional life insurance benefit is available through a Voluntary Life insurance program for the employee, spouse and children. The employee pays the premiums for this benefit.
It is mandatory that both the City and the employee pay into the Department of Retirement Systems for Washington State .
Three voluntary Deferred Compensation programs are available for employee participation.
A Flexible Spending Plan is available that allows you to make pre-tax contributions for Health Care reimbursement and / or Dependent Care reimbursement for eligible expenses not covered by medical insurance.
Employees are responsible for their own Long Term Disability premiums through the AFSCME Union. Contact Tyler Johnson at (425) 257-8010 for information on premiums and coverage.
The Employee Assistance Program EAP is provided free of charge to eligible employees and family members.
Vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits are provided to eligible employees in accordance with the Labor Agreement.
Important! Please read ALL of the instructions below :
Please treat this supplemental questionnaire as a TEST . Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be the source of information used to determine whether you meet the eligibility requirements to move on in this process. Please note that strictly AI generated answers tend to not score well.
Your supplemental questionnaire will be individually reviewed and evaluated. The supplemental questionnaire will be " BLIND RATED ," and raters will only have the information you have provided on this questionnaire.
Applicants will be accountable for the accuracy of their representations made in the supplemental questionnaire. These representations will be verified by the City.
I have read and understand the above instructions.
A candidate may qualify for reciprocity if the following qualifications are met :
We have full reciprocity with :
We have conditional reciprocity with :
We do not have reciprocity with :
I have read and understand reciprocity qualifications :
Do you possess a valid Washington State Level II Water Treatment Plant Operator certification from the Washington State Department of Health? Provide certification level.
Do you possess a valid Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate recognized as an equivalent (see reciprocity language above) to the Washington State Level II Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate by the Association of Boards of Certification? Please provide the state or location of your certification and the operator level.
Are you in possession of or are you able to obtain a Washington State Driver's License within 30 days of hire?
Describe your experience and training in operating and / or maintaining pumps, electric motors, SCADA control systems and / or other equipment common to water treatment facilities. Please be specific.
What is your experience in receiving chemical deliveries? For example, chemicals such as hydrofluosilicic acid, aluminum sulfate, or liquid sodium hypochlorite.
Describe and detail your experience in performing various laboratory analysis to monitor water quality and control Water Filtration Plant processes, all with minimal supervision.
What experience do you have using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and / or Human Machine Interface (HMI) software to monitor and control plant systems?
Describe your experience as operator in responsible charge (ORC) of a potable water filtration plant? Please include details such as your primary duties, the level to which you were held responsible, the capacity of the plant, and include your position title(s).
Required Question
Salary : $7,230 - $8,791
