Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) vacancies in two different shift crews. First consideration will be given to members of Local 117 WTD-Supervisors bargaining unit who are interested in transferring. About the Role:The Wastewater Treatment Supervisor is responsible for leading the assigned shift crew in the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of the South Treatment Plant. The crew may consist of state-certified Senior Operators, Operators, and Operators in-training (OITs). The responsibilities for this position include ensuring staff are adequately trained to operate the facility, ensuring safety protocols are followed, meeting permit compliance, and responding to routine and non-routine events. This role also supports capital project design, review and implementation, energy and chemical conservation initiatives, and the completion of regulatory tasks and reports. This position will be a key support to Operations and Maintenance teams at South Treatment Plant. The successful candidate will become an expert on the plant's processes and equipment, use maintenance best practices, and help convey the requirements to plant leadership, operators, and maintenance teams.
About the 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. WTD is committed to the principles of equity and social justice (ESJ). We value diverse perspectives and life experiences in our workforce and are committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. WTD strives to provide equitable services to residents and businesses across King County. Our department's vision is to provide sustainable and livable communities and a clean and healthy natural environment that supports a prosperous and resilient economy.
Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 700 employees engaged in planning, designing, building, and operating treatment facilities, our agency is at the forefront of environmental stewardship. Success for us means upholding our legacy while promising future generations a pristine environment.
We enforce regulations to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. We prioritize accountability to our ratepayers and operate a well-managed agency that services over 2.3 million King County residents . Our regional wastewater treatment system not only sustains a healthy environment but also fuels economic development, fostering prosperity in our region. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, join us in our mission to safeguard our precious water resources.
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 Supervisor, 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: Knowledge and skills of the Wastewater Treatment Utility Worker, Operator and Senior Operator, and:
- Knowledge of project management techniques and principles.
- Knowledge of the description, function, and major components for plant-wide gas, chlorination, heating, ventilating and air conditioning, odor control, electrical, water, air, and hydraulic systems.
- Knowledge of the description, function, major components, causes for alarms and remote monitoring and control system for the equipment and systems in the preliminary, primary and secondary, solids handling, odor control, and/or collection and conveyance systems.
- Knowledge of the description and function of computerized remote and supervisory control systems used to control, operate, and monitor a major wastewater treatment system.
- Knowledge of operating, monitoring, maintaining, and training on the equipment and systems in the preliminary treatment area, primary treatment area, secondary area, solids handling area, and in the collection and conveyance system and systems for plant-wide gas, chlorination, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning, odor control, electrical, water, air, and hydraulic systems.
- Knowledge of purchasing policies and procedures.
- Communication skill (oral and written).
- Skill in assessment and decision-making.
- Supervisory skills to lead, teach, and coach; provide direction; prepare and conduct performance evaluations and take disciplinary actions.
- Skill in advanced training to meet or exceed King County, state, and federal regulations.
- Skill in facilitating long- and short-term workload planning, budgeting, training, and performance management.
- Skill in managing written and/or computerized information systems including logs, reports, lab and process data, trouble reports, and work requests.
- 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, preventing back injuries, respiratory protection, fire safety, department facilities and operations, forklift training, overhead cranes, plant-specific safety information and other department-wide safety information.
- Skill in interpreting and applying technical information from plant drawings, technical data sheets, operations and maintenance manuals, and laboratory test results.
- Skill in maintaining and establishing effective working relationships with the general public, vendors, contractors, regulatory agencies, team members, and other work groups.
- Skill in the application of participative workplace business principles, including the business planning process, the establishment of standards and feedback, communication, listening and feedback, conflict resolution, effective team meetings, problem-solving, decision-making, and facilitation.
- Advanced skill in troubleshooting complex wastewater treatment systems and processes and complex odor control systems and handling unusual occurrences and emergencies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:- Experience in leading and supervising teams.
- Intermediate knowledge of project management techniques and principles.
- Intermediate knowledge of the description, function, and major components of plant-wide gas, chlorination, heating, ventilating and air conditioning, odor control, electrical, water, air, and hydraulic systems.
- Extensive knowledge of the description, function, major components, and causes for alarms and remote monitoring and control systems for the equipment and systems in the preliminary, primary, and secondary, solids handling, odor control, and/or collection and conveyance systems.
- Experience in the description and function of computerized remote and supervisory control systems used to control, operate, and monitor a major wastewater treatment system.
- Extensive experience in operating, monitoring, maintaining, and training on the equipment and systems in the preliminary treatment area, primary treatment area, secondary area, solids handling area, and in the collection and conveyance system
and systems for plant-wide gas, chlorination, heating, ventilating and air conditioning, odor control, electrical, water, air, and hydraulic systems. - Knowledge of purchasing policies and procedures.
- Communication skills (oral and written).
- Assessment and decision-making skills.
- Skill in facilitating long- and short-term workload planning, budgeting, training, and performance management Skill in facilitating written and/or computerized information systems including logs, reports, lab and process data, trouble reports, and work requests.
- 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, preventing back injuries, respiratory protection, fire safety, department facilities and operations, forklift training, overhead cranes, plant-specific safety information and other department-wide safety information.
- General knowledge or skills in the areas of incident command and emergency response.
- General knowledge of interpreting and applying technical information from plant drawings, technical data sheets, operations and maintenance manuals, and laboratory test results.
- Experience in maintaining and establishing effective working relationships with the public, vendors, contractors, regulatory agencies, team members, and other work groups.
Competencies You Bring:- Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Builds Effective Teams - Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
- Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
- Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Required Licenses or Certifications: - Washington State Group III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification
- Washington State Driver's License
It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:- Washington State Group IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certification
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:- Work Location: South Treatment Plant, 1200 Monster Rd SW, Renton, WA.
- Work Schedule: Standard working hours are 40 hours per week. This position will follow the respective Shift Schedule for the crew that they are assigned but may be assigned to any shift. Shift crews work two 11.7-hour day shifts followed by two 11.7-hour night shifts, followed by four days off. 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: T his position is represented by Teamsters Local 117-WTD Supervisors bargaining unit.
A review of driving records and reference checks will be conducted before any final job offer.
Application and 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.
To apply, submit a:
- Complete Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Certifications
Note: Additional documents will not be considered during minimum qualification screening.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Rodney O. Dungo
HR Analyst
rdungo@kingcounty.gov
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"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.
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