Wastewater Treatment Operator (Carnation) Salary $62,441.60 - $79,164.80 Annually Location Renton, WA Job Type Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Department Department of Natural Resources & Parks - Wastewater Treatment Division Job Number 2018RB08898 Closing 11/29/2018 11:59 PM Pacific Summary WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified applicants. First priority will be given to S.E.I.U., Wastewater Local 925 internal candidates with a Washington State Group II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification or higher. Transfer requests will be considered based upon the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) including seniority. Please note: This job posting may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to fill vacancies that may occur during the following six months, including any additional Career Services or Term-Limited Temporary positions as they occur. OVERVIEW: King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is tasked with ensuring safe, environmentally friendly products made from an urban renewable waste stream are beneficially used. Products include recycled water, Loop® biosolids soil amendment, and renewable energy. WTD's produces recycled water 24 hours, 7 days a week during the growing season (Apr-Oct). WTD Operations staff are responsible for reliable recycled water production and distribution to our customers and ensuring high customer service. JOB SUMMARY: This position will focus on the operation of Carnation's treatment plant. The responsibilities of this classification include, but are not limited to on-site operating, monitoring and maintaining equipment, systems, facilities, process control and utilizing remote monitoring technology. The Operator/SR Operator responsibilities of this recruitment include serving in a primary operator capacity. The incumbent will be a primary contact (SME) for Operations at the facility and assume any incident command emergency situations working closely with the Supervisor. WORK SCHEDULE: The treatment plants are operated 24/7. Applicants must be available to work any and all assigned shift schedules. Candidates can be assigned to any shift per business needs. This position is overtime eligible. The Wastewater Treatment Division is committed to the principles of equity and social justice. 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. Job Duties Operate, monitor and maintain wastewater and odor control equipment and facilities. Operate, monitor and maintain biological, chemical, mechanical and hydraulic processes at wastewater treatment plant and associated facilities. Conduct sampling and test analysis of wastewater and recommend changes to process to meet federal and Washington State permits and regulations and to optimize wastewater plant performance. SME train others on site-specific areas or plant systems through on the job training. Perform maintenance on wastewater treatment plant and associated facilities, including buildings equipment, and grounds. Duties include cleaning, servicing operating equipment, mowing lawns and performing housekeeping tasks. Communicate with the public, construction personnel, consultants and engineers to resolve complaints or challenges, provide construction assistance, give tours and carry out related duties. Exchange information on wastewater operations, maintenance, and processes with staff involved in process control, maintenance, facilities services, off-site facilities services, and other resources Operate, monitor and control wastewater equipment and systems using complex computer control systems. Writing HECP's updating O&M manuals and updating/as building engineering drawings for the facilities Record technical data and daily activities in associated logs Be available to work all shift schedules. Be on call to respond to unusual occurrences and serve as an incident command for emergencies Perform other duties as assigned Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, including preliminary, primary, secondary, digestion, gas handling systems, sludge handling, plant-wide air, water, electrical, instrumentation, hydraulic support systems and permitting Knowledge of collection systems, including pump stations, regulator stations and miscellaneous structures, and disinfection technology Knowledge of mechanical and electrical theory, cross connections and pumps Knowledge of wastewater terminology and process control Knowledge and application of Division-wide safety procedures, practices and Safety programs Knowledge of and skill in applying sampling, testing, laboratory procedures, lab certification, accreditation, sample collection, and testing Strong written and oral communications skills Basic mathematics, algebra and computer application skills 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 Skill in manually starting and stopping equipment, systems, and processes. Creating and using written procedures Skill in establishing and maintaining work relationships with diverse occupational groups Ability to safely work in permit-required confined spaces, climb in and out of tanks using fixed, portable ladders and confined space equipment, work around noxious odors, heat, and high noise levels Ability to primarily work independently and also as a team member LICENSING / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Washington State Group II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification issued from the Washington State Department of Ecology (Group III is highly desired) Valid Washington State Driver's License or out-of-state equivalent Wastewater Collection Certification - Highly Desired CPR and first aid certification can be achieved within the first six months of employment Supplemental Information SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION The position requires the ability to work all shift schedules, requires the ability to work independently and is required to report to work during adverse and inclement weather conditions. Incumbents perform field work at one or more wastewater treatment plant(s), Division facilities and are required to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, use stairways and ladders, enter permitted confined spaces and work from elevated spaces. There is exposure to biological and chemical hazards and noxious odors, participation in the respiratory program is mandatory. This position will initially serve in an extensive training capacity for the facility and offsite. UNION MEMBERSHIP : This position is represented by Wastewater S.E.I.U. Local 925 SELECTION PROCESS: Transfer candidates will be selected based on the CBA. Reviews of performance appraisals, personnel files, internal reference, BT / Vacation usage logs, etc. will also be conducted prior to any final job offer. For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Rijul Bhaskar Senior Human Resource Analyst rbhaskar@kingcounty.gov King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees. These benefits include county-wide paid medical, dental and vision coverage for yourself and all eligible dependents (spouse/state-registered domestic partner and children) who you enroll. Benefit eligible positions include -- Career Service, Career Service Exempt, provisional and term-limited temporary (TLT) employees working 20 hours/week or the equivalent of half-time or greater. These benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired; except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begins on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at: County Paid Benefits Include: Health Insurance (choice of several plans) Dental Plan Vision Plan Life Insurance -- lump sum equal to annual base salary Accidental Death and Dismemberment (basic and enhanced) Basic Long Term Disability (LTD) -- replaces 60% of earnings after 180-day waiting period Bus pass and other alternative transportation incentives Employee Assistance Program Making Life Easier Program Retirement: Employees are covered under retirement plans provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and are covered by Social Security. Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year plus 2 additional floating holidays administered through the vacation plan. Vacation with Pay: Hire date through end of year 5: accrual at 12 days per year (available after first 6 months of employment) Beginning of year 6: accrual at 15 days per year Beginning of year 9: accrual at 16 days per year Beginning of year 11: accrual at 20 days per year Beginning of year 17: accrual at 21 days per year Beginning of year 18: accrual at 22 days per year Beginning of year 19: accrual at 23 days per year Beginning of year 20: accrual at 24 days per year Beginning of year 21: accrual at 25 days per year Beginning of year 22: accrual at 26 days per year Beginning of year 23: accrual at 27 days per year Beginning of year 24: accrual at 28 days per year Beginning of year 25: accrual at 29 days per year Beginning of year 26: accrual at 30 days per year Sick Leave is accumulated at the rate of one day per month. There is no restriction on the amount of sick leave that can be accumulated and carried over to subsequent years. At retirement an employee will be paid 35% of their unused, accumulated sick leave. Non-represented employees and employees in certain bargaining units will receive this benefit as a payment to a VEBA account, which pays for post-retirement health benefits on a pre-tax basis. Other leaves include: Bereavement Leave (up to 3 days/year) Military Leave Family Medical Leave King County Medical Leave Jury Duty Leave Organ Donor Leave Executive Leave (for eligible FLSA-exempt employees) Voluntary Benefits -- available at employee option and at employee expense Deferred Compensation Plan (no employer match) IRS 457 Plan Enhanced Long Term Disability -- reduce waiting period/increase monthly benefit Additional Life Insurance -- 1 to 4 times your base annual salary for yourself and 50% of your enhanced amount for your spouse/domestic partner; and $10,000 for each child Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage for employee and family Credit Union membership Flexible Spending Accounts Health and Dependent Care HRA Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA) Trust upon retirement NOTE: This is a general description of the benefits offered through employment with King County, 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. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs or official plan documents will prevail. Agency King County Address King County Administration Bldg. 500 4th Ave. Rm. 553 Seattle, Washington, 98104 Phone 206-477-3404 Website