Wastewater Senior Operator in Charge (SOIC) - West Point OffSite

Summary

This is open to current Wastewater Treatment Division Senior Operators, Local SEIU 925 Members.

No external applications are being considered for this recruitment.

A challenging opportunity to lead a dynamic and diverse team in the operations of state-of-the-art wastewater facilities. The ideal candidate will be a people leader and a team building. In addition, understanding of wastewater processes and structures would be beneficial. This person will be a key leader in moving the West Offsite unit into a mode of constant evaluation and improvement. A person in this role will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, emergency response capabilities and wastewater expertise. This role offers an opportunity to prepare for positions like Operations Supervisor and Plant Manager.

About the Role:

The Wastewater Senior Operator in Charge (SOIC) role will serve as a key leader of a team of operators committed to reducing overflows and treating wastewater to meet the high King County standards demanded by the regulatory agencies. This person will have a crucial role in expanding and improving the King County CSO and collections systems, implementing state of the art treatment processes. The mission of the West Offsite directly affects the quality of life for King County residents and protects our watershed. Such an important role demands strong leadership and great teams.

About the Team:

The West Offsite unit supports the overall Wastewater Treatment Division mission to protect public health and the environment by collecting and treating wastewater while recovering valuable resources for a thriving Puget Sound region. West Offsite, moreover, is committed to delivering King County services with integrity building trust with the county and community leadership. We are also committed to delivering exceptional service with equity and accountability. The SOIC will help build empowered teams, founded on strong communication, innovation and environmental stewardship.

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 a Wastewater Treatment Senior Operator in Charge (SOIC), you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at .

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:

• The SOIC is the key field leader that mobilizes teams, assigns work and provides guidance to team members in overcoming challenges.
• The SOIC serves in a lead capacity to operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain Combined Sewer Overflow facilities, wastewater treatment facilities and odor control equipment and biological, chemical, mechanical, and hydraulic processes.
• Provide advanced level troubleshooting, problem-solving, coordination and decision-making when performing duties, particularly for Georgetown and Elliott West CSOs, be able to respond as the SME for unusual and/or emergency situations. Be on-call after hours for such situations.
• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot and maintain systems and processes in wastewater and stormwater facilities.
• Recommend and/or determine changes to the wastewater process to meet federal and Washington State permits and regulations and to optimize plant performance. Provide broad, in-depth on-the-job training to other wastewater operations staff.
• Planning, scheduling, coordinating, directing, monitoring, and reviewing a crew's daily work, assigned treatment process and/or special project. Incumbent's lead, train and provide technical expertise to operate, monitor and maintain wastewater treatment odor control equipment and/or the collection and conveyance systems and processes.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• Knowledge of project management techniques and principles
• Advanced knowledge of how to manually start and stop equipment, systems and processes at all levels of control
• Advanced knowledge with operating, monitoring, maintaining and training on plant-wide gas, chlorination, heating, ventilating and air conditioning, odor control, electrical, water, air and hydraulic equipment and systems
• Advanced knowledge with operating, monitoring, maintaining and training on the equipment and systems in the preliminary treatment area, primary treatment area, secondary area and solids handling area, and in the collection and conveyance system
• Knowledge of purchasing policies and procedures
• Skill in the application of safety policies, procedures and practices for confined-space entry, fall protection, hazard communication, recognition and control, hazardous energy control, emergency response and evacuation, accident prevention, hearing conservation, back injury prevention, respiratory protection, fire safety, department facilities and operations, forklift training, overhead cranes, and plant-specific and department-wide safety information

Licensing, Certification and Other Requirements:

• Washington Group III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification from the Washington State Department of Ecology.
• Washington State Driver's License.

Competencies You Bring:

• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

• Work Location: West Point Offsite - 2501 W Jameson St, Seattle, WA 98199, USA
• Work Schedule: Standard working hours are 40 hours per week. Applicants must be available to work any assigned schedule. This position is an hourly position governed by the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime-eligible.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by Local SEIU 925 (Wastewater Treatment Division).
• Duration: This recruitment aims to fill a Special Duty Assignment position for up to three (3) years in duration.

Application and Selection Process:

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness, and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in a technical assessment and one or more panel interviews.

To apply, submit a:

• Complete Application
• Resume (optional but will be reviewed if included)
• Cover Letter
• Corresponding Certifications and Licenses
• Responses to the supplemental questions

Note: Additional documents will not be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:

Rodney Dungo

HR Analyst

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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.

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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Are you a current Wastewater Treatment Division Senior Operator, Local SEIU 925 Member?

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently possess a Washington Group III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification from the Washington State Department of Ecology?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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