Wastewater Shift Operator - Brightwater Treatment Plant

Salary

$41.21 - $52.23 Hourly

Location

Woodinville, WA

Job Type

Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week

Job Number

2025HD23914

Department

DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks

Division

Wastewater Treatment

Opening Date

03/18/2025

Closing Date

4/1/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

A2 : SEIU L925-Wastewater

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

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Summary

This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants.

This posting may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates in the following 6 months, after a selection has been made.

About The Role

Brightwater is the front line of protecting the waterways and community. You can develop your troubleshooting skills and learn about our membrane system. Brightwater is a 24/7 operations and requires you to be on standby and respond to emergency/ overflows/odor complaints. You will operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and control wastewater equipment.

This recruitment will fill one vacant position.

About The Team

The wastewater treatment division carries out essential work that protects the environment and all members of the public. We are comprised of a group of professionals that strives to deliver outstanding service through a collaborative effort both at our treatment plants and offsite collection facilities. Our sections are a critical component within the wastewater treatment division helping to fulfill the county’s mission to protect the region’s water, air, land, and natural habitats.

Commitment To Equity, Racial And Social Justice

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Apply now for a rewarding career at the Wastewater Treatment Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.

Job Duties

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.
  
  

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

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.
  
  

Required Licenses

• 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.
  
  

Supplemental Information

• 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.

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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.

About The Division

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

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, sex (including gender identity, sexual 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.

To Apply

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 or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Benefits

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs
  
  

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

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Do you have a Valid Washington State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Group I Certification or higher?

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Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff

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Employer King County

Address King Street Center

201 South Jackson Street

Seattle, Washington, 98104

Phone 206-477-3404

Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/