Chief Water Plant Operator

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:
  1. Certification pay of 6% added to base wage.
  2. On-call compensation of $50/day, plus $3.00/hr on weekdays and $5.00/hr on weekends and holidays.
  3. Longevity pay starting after five years of service.

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. Click here to apply today!

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. To review the full job description, click here.

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.):

• Valid Washington State Water Treatment Plant Operator Level 4 certification upon hire and maintain the license throughout employment.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certificate.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. 
• Four (4) years of experience in a Class III water treatment plant including operations, maintenance, laboratory responsibilities; prior experience in a lead or supervisory role. 
• Experience operating advanced water treatment facilities preferred.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE: The City offers a full benefits package for the employee and all eligible dependents covered at low premiums including:

• Medical at $173.70/month, dental at $11.59/month, and vision coverage at $6.54/month. Employee and all dependents covered for this low monthly premium. 
• Basic life insurance paid for by the City and employee sponsored supplemental life insurance
• 12 days of vacation during the 1st year of employment and 12 days of sick leave which are available for use upon accrual
• 10 holidays, plus each employee receives 2 floating holidays each year
• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS), which offers a guaranteed monthly benefit once vesting criteria has been met
• In addition to DRS, employees may also contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, that offers a pre-tax contribution of 3% from the City
• Other benefits offered: Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Plan, Long-Term Disability, Aflac, and Flexible Schedule (per department approval)

SAFETY/WORK CONDITIONS: 

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 APPLY HERE.  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 of Pasco is committed to supporting diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  

*If your experience does not exactly match each and every qualification, apply anyways!  You may be exactly what we are looking for!

Salary : $92,789 - $104,499