What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Water Plant Operator position at City of Pasco, WA?
Salary : $92,788.80 - $104,499.20 Annually
Location : City of Pasco, WA
Job Type : Regular Full-Time
Job Number : 2730.412
Department : Public Works
Division : PW Operations
Opening Date : 01 / 31 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
FLSA : Non-Exempt
SUMMARY OF POSITION
LOCATION : City of Pasco, WA (on-site)
SALARY : $44.61 - $50.24 / hour, depending on qualifications (Additional certification pay added on top of base wage)
JOB TYPE : Regular / Full-Time
UNION STATUS : International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE)
FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt
CLOSING DATE : Open until filled, first review on February 18, 2025
The City of Pasco is seeking an experienced Chief Water Plant Operator to oversee the operation and maintenance of the City's water treatment facilities. This leadership role is responsible for supervising plant operations, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and fostering a collaborative, forward-thinking team culture.
If you are a certified Level 4 Water Treatment Operator with demonstrated expertise in plant operations, team leadership, and compliance management, this is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team and make a lasting impact in a growing community.
Position Details :
- Sign-On Incentive : Up to $5,000 for new hires.
- Relocation Assistance : May be available for out-of-area candidates.
- Additional Pay :
Certification pay of 6% added to base wage.
Join the City of Pasco as an experienced Chief Water Plant Operator and play a vital leadership role in ensuring the safe and reliable delivery of high-quality water to our community. In this position, you will oversee the operations and maintenance of the City's water treatment facilities, including booster stations, storage facilities, and raw water intakes. As the designated operator in charge, you will manage a skilled team of operators, ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations while fostering a collaborative, forward-thinking work environment.
This role requires a Washington State Water Treatment Plant Operator Level 4 certification and extensive experience in plant operations, compliance management, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and organizational skills, experience developing and implementing operational strategies, and a proven ability to mentor and guide staff.
Join us and become part of a team dedicated to operational excellence and innovation in one of the most dynamic and growing regions in Washington.
THE ROLE :
As the Chief Water Plant Operator, you will oversee the daily operations of water treatment facilities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant service to the community. You will lead a team of skilled operators, coordinating and conducting training on plant operations, laboratory techniques, and safety protocols.
This position requires monitoring and evaluating plant performance, troubleshooting operational issues, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. You will maintain accurate records, prepare and submit operational reports to state and federal agencies, and collaborate with the Lead Water Plant Operator and other staff to implement process improvements and optimize plant performance.
Additionally, you will play a key role in budget preparation and expenditure monitoring, ensuring efficient use of resources while fostering a forward-thinking and collaborative work environment. This role involves responding to emergencies on a 24-hour basis, including weekends and holidays, to ensure uninterrupted operation of the water treatment facilities. A background check, driving record, and drug screen are required upon acceptance of a conditional offer.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : (Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job.) :
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE : The City offers a full benefits package for the employee and all eligible dependents covered at low premiums including :
SAFETY / WORK CONDITIONS :
Work is performed inside the water treatment plant and outside.
ENVIRONMENT : Work is performed outside in a variety of weather conditions including temperature that could pose a threat of physical harm, precipitation in all forms, winds and high atmospheric particulate conditions.
HAZARDS : Exposure to physical hazards from extreme conditions while gathering samples, wet slippery work environment, confined spaces, loud noises, operating machinery and electrical systems, sewage, gases, fumes and chemicals.
If you're seeking a fulfilling career with opportunities to lead, grow, and contribute to a thriving community, the City of Pasco is the place for you.
Apply today and help shape the future of water treatment in Pasco and First review of applications will occur on January 3, 2025.
Please call or text HR at (509) 545-3408 or email HR@pasco.gov, with questions regarding employment opportunities with the City of Pasco.
The City offers a full benefits package with affordable options for full family coverage for medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Maintaining a positive work life balance is important, to help aid this balance, employees receive great vacation, sick, and paid holiday benefits.
Do you have a valid Washington State Water Treatment Plant Operator Level 4 certification or equivalent in another state that can be transferred to Washington?
Are you available for on-call responsibilities, including evenings, weekends, and holidays?
What is your level of experience with budget preparation and expenditure monitoring?
What best describes your experience in a supervisory or lead role in water treatment operations?
How many years of experience do you have operating a Class III or higher water treatment plant?
Required Question
Salary : $92,789 - $104,499
