Summary
Are you looking for an opportunity to lead a highly trained team of Operations and Maintenance staff and be a part of creating the strategic direction for a complex wastewater system? The Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) in King County (KC) is hiring a leader for the West Offsite Operations and Maintenance team. This position will lead a team of 29 Operators and Facilities Maintenance staff, oversee the planning and processes for west offsite wet weather facilities, oversee the facilities maintenance of the offsite and West Point facilities, and be an active member of the O&M Leadership team.
Working for KC WTD, provides you a work-life balance and benefits to support you and your family. You will also gain opportunities for growth through trainings, conferences hosted by leaders in the industry, and working across functional groups within the Division.
We are looking for creative and innovative thinking that drives us to continuously improve public service. Tap into your desire to serve the public and discover new and better ways to make a meaningful impact by joining the WTD O&M Leadership team.
The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Section of the Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is tasked with ensuring safe, environmentally protective treatment of wastewater for King County; serving 34 wholesale customers and approximately 1.9 million residents. The Section includes five treatment facilities, 48 pump stations, 400 miles of conveyance piping and treats an average of 185MGD of wastewater. We are a clean water utility, recovering resources such as biosolids, recycled water and biogas, continually seeking new ways to capture beneficial uses of resources that would otherwise be lost.
This is a leadership position and will serve on the Operations and Maintenance Leadership team. This team is responsible for the strategic planning of the section, developing leadership skills among our supervisors, providing growth opportunities for our staff, and implementing metrics to deliver on key performance measure that contribute to the overall growth and success of WTD Operations and Maintenance.
- In this role, the successful candidate will apply their skillset in the areas of planning, coordination, scope, budget, schedule management, monitoring and control, and reporting in the maintenance and development of the offsite conveyance system.
- Assign key staff to represent operations in project teams composed of internal and external subject matter experts from a broad range of disciplines including engineering, project planning & delivery, and operations & maintenance staff through design and construction.
- Work with Human Resources to address staffing needs and work through personnel issues. You will also oversee employee development, performance management, discipline, and the hiring and selection process. Participate in the development and implementation of staff models and performance standards.
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 [position], 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:- Provide leadership to West Offsite Operations team and West Point Facilities team, participating in the development and implementation of the strategic direction of the section, developing and motivating staff, setting team goals, organizing and delegating tasks, and effectively communicating across O&M teams.
- Assist the section manager in the daily operation of wastewater conveyance and offsite treatment facilities and on-and offsite facilities maintenance, including providing planning, analytical and project management support for assigned work and projects.
- Assist and participate in the development and monitoring of the section's annual budget.
- Represent the section in the planning and implementation of programs for maintaining the assets of surface water, storm water and wastewater treatment and conveyance systems.
- Investigate human resources issues and conduct fact-findings hearings in disciplinary matters; make recommendations to management on resolution of issues. Provide management support, problem solving and conflict resolution to collective bargaining and labor and employee relations processes.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
- Experience in leading teams that includes skills in team building, building consensus and working effectively with a diverse team.
- Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment and conveyance systems, including the regulations and requirements as they relate to operation and maintenance of these facilities.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering and systems operation.
- Knowledge of budget techniques and principles.
- Knowledge of project management principles and techniques.
- Knowledge of labor relations principles, practices, and techniques.
- Skill in writing and communicating technical and non-technical information; Skill in reading and interpreting technical information and making presentations to non-technical and technical audiences
- Skill in negotiation techniques and principles.
- Effective decision-making skills
- Knowledge of current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting the wastewater treatment industry.
The Successful Candidate will have the following Competencies:- Builds Effective Teams -Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
- Manages Complexity- Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Communicates Effectively- Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Preferred Qualifications: - Group IV Wastewater Operator's certificate. (Within 1 year from date of hire)
- Washington State Driver's License or the ability to provide timely or emergency transportation to work locations with limited or no public transportation.
- Additional licenses, certifications and other requirements determined to be necessary to meet the business needs of the employing unit may be required.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions: On-site at the Jameson Bldg. and West Point Treatment Plant - Employees in this role work primarily onsite, but have the opportunity to work 1 - 2 days from a home location dependent on business needs. Employees must reside in WA state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Work Location(s): - West Offsite, Jameson Building 2501 W. Jameson, Seattle, WA AND
- West Point Treatment Plant, 1400 Discovery Park Blvd., Seattle, WA
Work Schedule: T his position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible. This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. Monday through Friday, core hours are 6:00 am - 3:00 pm. An alternative work schedule maybe negotiable after 6-month probation is met.
Union Representation: This position is represented by the Teamster, Local 117.
Pursuant to Article 14.4 Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust $2.00 per hour from the base wage will be submitted to the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Fund.Application Instructions / Selection Process: We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
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 one or more panel interviews.
Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position. - King County application
- Resume
- Cover Letter (Detailing your background and what you can bring to this position)
Who to Contact: If you're 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 have questions related to this recruitment process, please contact at Blake Bennett at
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Keeping King County Green News.COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
To learn more, please visit:
http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.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) EmployerNo 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.
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