King County
Wastewater Treatment Supervisor - East Offsite
King County, Renton, Washington, United States, 98056
This is a transfer opportunity, and first consideration is given to qualified transfer-eligible members of Teamsters Local 117 – Wastewater Treatment Division, Supervisors. If no qualified transfer-eligible candidate is selected, external applicants will be considered.
King County protects water quality and public health in the central Puget Sound region by providing high quality and effective treatment to wastewater collected from our local sewer agencies. We collect and clean wastewater while recovering valuable resources for a healthy and resilient Puget Sound. King County's wastewater operations staff provides the expertise and dedication required to operate and maintain wastewater treatment and collection facilities to insure protection of the environment and the health of all King County communities.
About The Role:
You will serve in a key Operations & Maintenance leadership role that reports to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager and collaborates across plant leadership to ensure the safe and effective collection and treatment of wastewater. This position serves the critical role of managing a team that is responsible for operating 20 pump stations, 6 storm water stations, and 2 small treatment plants. The successful candidate has a combination of knowledge and experience that demonstrates technical acumen in conveyance, plant operations, maintenance & process. The primary function of this role is to lead, direct, and supervise the operations team assigned to the King County East Offsite facilities. About The Team:
Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 1,000 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. The King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) protects public health and the environment of the central Puget Sound region by collecting and treating wastewater, while recovering valuable resources that would otherwise be lost. We manage a vital infrastructure that contributes to the region’s economic development and provide services to 18 cities, 15 local sewer districts, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, and nearly two million residents across a 424-square-mile area in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties. We enforce regulations to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. 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. What You Will Be Doing:
Schedule and organize planned work activities and projects throughout the conveyance system for the East Section Off-Site facilities. Develop short- and long-term work plans and objectives. Organize, coordinate and provide technical expertise on long-range projects with managers, contractors, design engineers, vendors and agency's construction management division. Develop business plans for assigned areas of responsibility. Review plans, designs or procedures for assigned segment of major construction projects with managers, contractors, design engineers, vendors and agency's construction management division. Effectively coordinate duties between maintenance and operations staff. Foster collaboration between all workgroups; mediate any disagreements. Coordinate with the Industrial Maintenance Program Specialist in scheduling and prioritizing work orders internally and with other divisions, departments and agencies. Train and develop operations staff on all aspects of offsite facilities. Develop training plans for offsite team members. Ensure adherence to all policies, standards and procedures. Establish pump station building housekeeping standards and ensure compliance, check station cleanliness and log/checklist entries. Submit work requests as necessary, approve/close work orders, and monitor their status regularly. Develop and monitor inspection program for miscellaneous structures. Prepare, review and evaluate employee job performance and provide constructive feedback, provide mentoring, recommend and/or initiate disciplinary action. Receive and investigate complaints as well as inquiries from the general public, provide information to interested parties on issues regarding area of specialization. Ensure that all safety, personnel, and work standard policies are followed. Screen and select prospective employees, including developing field tests and interviewing candidates. Qualifications You Bring:
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. 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. Knowledge of the description, function and major components of lift stations. 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 collection and conveyance system and small treatment plant systems. Competencies You Bring:
Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. 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. Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Required Licenses/Certifications:
Washington Group III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification from the Washington State Department of Ecology or out-of-state equivalent Valid Washington State Driver's License CPR and first aid certification (completion within 6 months) It Would Be Great If You Also Bring:
Experience working on capital projects. Experience working in wastewater conveyance systems. Experience working in storm water management. Workplace Exposure:
Industrial location, potential exposure to chemicals, noise, confined space, respirator use, and viral contaminants on a daily basis. Working Conditions:
Work Location: 1200 Monster Rd SW, Renton WA 98057. Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. 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 Teamsters Local 117 – Wastewater Treatment Division, Supervisor. 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.
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You will serve in a key Operations & Maintenance leadership role that reports to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager and collaborates across plant leadership to ensure the safe and effective collection and treatment of wastewater. This position serves the critical role of managing a team that is responsible for operating 20 pump stations, 6 storm water stations, and 2 small treatment plants. The successful candidate has a combination of knowledge and experience that demonstrates technical acumen in conveyance, plant operations, maintenance & process. The primary function of this role is to lead, direct, and supervise the operations team assigned to the King County East Offsite facilities. About The Team:
Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 1,000 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. The King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) protects public health and the environment of the central Puget Sound region by collecting and treating wastewater, while recovering valuable resources that would otherwise be lost. We manage a vital infrastructure that contributes to the region’s economic development and provide services to 18 cities, 15 local sewer districts, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, and nearly two million residents across a 424-square-mile area in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties. We enforce regulations to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. 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. What You Will Be Doing:
Schedule and organize planned work activities and projects throughout the conveyance system for the East Section Off-Site facilities. Develop short- and long-term work plans and objectives. Organize, coordinate and provide technical expertise on long-range projects with managers, contractors, design engineers, vendors and agency's construction management division. Develop business plans for assigned areas of responsibility. Review plans, designs or procedures for assigned segment of major construction projects with managers, contractors, design engineers, vendors and agency's construction management division. Effectively coordinate duties between maintenance and operations staff. Foster collaboration between all workgroups; mediate any disagreements. Coordinate with the Industrial Maintenance Program Specialist in scheduling and prioritizing work orders internally and with other divisions, departments and agencies. Train and develop operations staff on all aspects of offsite facilities. Develop training plans for offsite team members. Ensure adherence to all policies, standards and procedures. Establish pump station building housekeeping standards and ensure compliance, check station cleanliness and log/checklist entries. Submit work requests as necessary, approve/close work orders, and monitor their status regularly. Develop and monitor inspection program for miscellaneous structures. Prepare, review and evaluate employee job performance and provide constructive feedback, provide mentoring, recommend and/or initiate disciplinary action. Receive and investigate complaints as well as inquiries from the general public, provide information to interested parties on issues regarding area of specialization. Ensure that all safety, personnel, and work standard policies are followed. Screen and select prospective employees, including developing field tests and interviewing candidates. Qualifications You Bring:
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. 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. Knowledge of the description, function and major components of lift stations. 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 collection and conveyance system and small treatment plant systems. Competencies You Bring:
Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. 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. Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Required Licenses/Certifications:
Washington Group III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification from the Washington State Department of Ecology or out-of-state equivalent Valid Washington State Driver's License CPR and first aid certification (completion within 6 months) It Would Be Great If You Also Bring:
Experience working on capital projects. Experience working in wastewater conveyance systems. Experience working in storm water management. Workplace Exposure:
Industrial location, potential exposure to chemicals, noise, confined space, respirator use, and viral contaminants on a daily basis. Working Conditions:
Work Location: 1200 Monster Rd SW, Renton WA 98057. Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. 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 Teamsters Local 117 – Wastewater Treatment Division, Supervisor. 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.
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