Summary

This job involves leading a team that operates and maintains a major wastewater treatment plant in Seattle, ensuring clean water and environmental protection for the local community.

You'll handle daily supervision, planning, training, and compliance with safety rules while guiding your crew through ongoing facility upgrades.

It's a great fit for someone with leadership experience in operations who cares about public health and teamwork in a dynamic setting.

Key Requirements

Experience supervising operations and maintenance staff in wastewater or similar facilities
Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, equipment, and monitoring
Ability to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to safety policies
Skills in workload planning, budgeting, training, and performance management
Strong leadership to mentor and develop team members
Technical expertise in odor control, collection, and conveyance systems
Commitment to collaborative, solution-oriented work in a dynamic environment

Full Job Description

About the Role:
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 treatment system? If so, the Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) in King County (KC) is hiring a Wastewater Supervisor for the D-Crew Shift Operations team at West Point WWTP. West Point is one of three King County regional wastewater treatment plants that serve to protect 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 ensure protection of the environment and the health of all King County communities.

As a Wastewater Treatment Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising personnel, ensuring compliance with regulations and requirements and performing long-term and short-term workload planning, budgeting, training and performance management. In addition, this position provides technical expertise in the operation and monitoring of all wastewater treatment, odor control, collection and conveyance system equipment and processes, and ensures established safety policies, guidelines, regulations, and workplace standards are maintained and followed.

As a Wastewater Treatment Supervisor, West Point D-Shift Crew you are expected to be a “People Leader” to lead and develop your team to align with the County and WTD leaderships goals, expectations, standards, and initiatives.

You will be a mentor and guide to those working within your team and those that work with your team.

About the Team:
The West Point operations team is a highly collaborative team that prides itself on communications, dedicated staff, and solution-minded work. The O&M facilities are currently undergoing major capital improvements expected to continue over the next 10 years. The successful candidate will be a part of a flexible and dynamic team responsible for providing expertise and support to maintain continuous effective wastewater operations. King County's wastewater operations staff provides the expertise and dedication required to operate and maintain wastewater treatment and collection facilities to ensure protection of the environment and the health of all King County communities.

Working for KC WTD provides you with a healthy work-life balance and benefits to support you and your family.

You will also gain opportunities for growth through training, conferences hosted by leaders in the industry, and working across functional groups within the Division.

Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come!

With about 1000 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 partner with regulatory agencies 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, D-Shift Crew, 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.

Requirements

What You Will Be Doing:

Supervising personnel who monitor, operate, and maintain a wastewater treatment facility and/or collection and conveyance system.
Plan, schedule, coordinate, monitor and review the daily work of a crew and the long-range planning and scheduling of a crew. Ensure timely completion and quality of work by crew.
Participate in long-range facilities planning.
Review and evaluate employee job performance and provide constructive feedback; provide mentoring; recommend and/or initiate disciplinary action.
Review plans, designs or procedures for assigned segment of major construction projects with contractors, design engineers, vendors and agency’s construction management division.
Organize, coordinate and provide technical expertise on long-range special projects; provide direction to senior staff on special projects.
Assist senior staff in scheduling and prioritizing work orders with other divisions, departments and agencies.
Plan, schedule and provide training to others and maintain training records on employees.
Review laboratory data and recommend and/or make process control decisions.
Coordinate division, department and other agencies’ responses to unusual occurrences and emergencies; take corrective action as appropriate.
Ensure adherence to all policies, standards and procedures.
Operate, monitor and control equipment and systems using complex computer systems.
Prepare technical reports of plant operations for submittal to management and state and federal regulatory agencies.
Assume operational responsibilities in the absence of the Plant Manager for rotating shifts and for other operations.
Perform the duties of the other classifications within the Wastewater Treatment Operations series as needed.

Qualifications

What You Bring:

Wastewater Group III or IV Wastewater certification issued by WA Dept of Ecology.
Advance level experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting primary wastewater treatment equipment and processes.
Advance level experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting secondary wastewater treatment equipment and processes.
Skill in facilitating short-term & long-term workload planning, training and performance management.
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 project management techniques and principles
Experience serving as a technical resource.

Competencies You Bring to Succeed In This Role:

Decision Quality - Making good and timely decision that keep the organization moving forward.
Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
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.
Racially Just: Identify and replace racists systems and structures with anti-racists and pro-equity approaches.

Required Licenses:

Washington State Group III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification from the Washington State Department of Ecology or out-of-state equivalency which must be converted to a Washington certification within one year of employment.
Valid unencumbered Washington State Driver's License
CPR and first aid certification.
Must obtain a City of Seattle Boiler Operator Grade III license within 2 years of employment

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

Washington State Group IV or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification from the Washington State Department of Ecology or out-of-state equivalency which must be converted to a Washington certification within one year of employment.
CPR and First AID Certification

Additional Information

Working Conditions:

Onsite Work Details: 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.

Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, you must be available to work, nights, weekends and holidays. This position works a rotating shift schedule for D Crew.

This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.

Be available to work all shift schedules, including rotating shifts; may be required to be on standby and/or call-out status and subject to after-hours call-ins for unusual occurrences and emergencies.

Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites.

Union Representation: This position is represented by the Teamster, Local 117. Pursuant to Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust $1.00 per hour from the base wage will be submitted to the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Fund.

Physical Requirement:
- Lifting to 50lbs, outdoor work.
- Must be able to physically move in and around county worksites such as treatment plants, regulator stations, pump stations to observe work and participate in work and project planning.
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays if temporarily assigned to shift or during an emergency
- Ability to work during adverse and inclement weather conditions.
- Ability to regularly lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in confined spaces, climb in and out of tanks using ladders, and work around noxious odors, heat and high noise levels.
- Must be able drive unencumbered to different locations throughout the service area as required.
Workplace Exposures: Regularly exposure to chemicals, noise, confined space, respirator use, and viral contaminants

Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. 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.

Anticipated Timeline for this recruitment: (subject to change)

Technical Vetting Interviews: March 11th & 12th (tentative)
Panel Interviews: March 18th, 19th & 23rd (tentative)

To apply, submit a:

Complete Application
Resume
Cover Letter
Responses to the supplemental questions

Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Emiliya Makaryan at emiliya.makaryan@kingcounty.gov

Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, and the WTD Blog.

Discover More About DNRP: Visit our DNRP website, explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Keeping King County Green News.

Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
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) 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. 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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