King County, WA
Seattle, Washington, United States
Summary WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates. Wastewater, Teamsters Local 117 internal candidates will receive first consideration. $1.00 per hour from the base wage will be diverted to the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Fund. REQUIRED MATERIALS: King county application, cover letter and resume WORK SCHEDULE: Standard working hours are 40 hours per week. Applicants must be available to work any assigned schedule. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime-eligible. JOB DESCRIPTION: The responsibilities of this classification include supervising personnel who monitor, operate and maintain a wastewater treatment facility, collection and conveyance system. Incumbents ensure compliance with appropriate local, Washington State and federal air, wastewater and safety regulations and requirements and are responsible for planning long- and short-term workload, budgeting, personnel training and performance management. Job Duties Supervise and direct the work of lead, skilled trades, semi-skilled trades for Day Operations team. Supervisory responsibilities include hiring, review and evaluate employee job performance and provide constructive feedback; provide mentoring; recommend and/or initiate disciplinary action 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 the crew. Participate in long-range facilities planning. Requisition supplies and equipment, maintain inventory, ensure requisition procedures are followed and make budget decisions. Review plans, designs or procedures for an 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. May be responsible for media contact. Ensure adherence to all policies, standards and procedures. Operate, monitor and control equipment and systems using complex computer systems. Participate in labor negotiations and grievance hearings. 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 other operations. Perform the duties of the other classifications within the Wastewater Treatment Operations series as needed. 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-in for unusual occurrences and emergencies. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Advanced Knowledge of project management techniques and principles Advanced 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 Advanced 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 the collection and conveyance systems Advanced Knowledge of experience in the description and function of computerized remote and supervisory control systems used to control, operate and monitor a major wastewater treatment system Advanced Knowledge of 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 Advanced Knowledge in interpreting and applying technical information from plant drawings, technical datasheets, operations and maintenance manuals and laboratory test results Advanced Knowledge in maintaining and establishing an effective working relationship with the public, vendors, contractors, regulatory agencies, team members and other workgroups. Advanced Knowledge of advanced troubleshooting skills for complex wastewater treatment systems and processes and complex odor control systems and to handle unusual occurrences and emergencies Some knowledge 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. Some knowledge of purchasing policies and procedures 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 advanced training to meet or exceed King County, state and federal regulations Supervisory skills to lead, teach and coach; provide direction, prepare and conduct performance evaluations and take disciplinary actions Communication skills (oral and written) Assessment and decision-making skills Supplemental Information LICENSING/CERTIFICATION: Washington State Driver's License Washington State Group III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification Highly Desired: Washington State Group IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification CPR and first aid certification SELECTION PROCESS: A competitive process is will be used for this selection process. Review of internal candidates will include reviews of performance appraisals, personnel files, internal reference, Benefit Time / Vacation usage logs, etc., before any final offer. External candidates will require contacts for references. UNION MEMBERSHIP : Teamster Wastewater Local 117 represents this position. WORKING CONDITIONS : Working at Wastewater Treatment facilities For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Rijul Bhaskar Senior Human Resource Analyst rbhaskar@kingcounty.gov Closing Date/Time: 6/4/2020 11:59 PM Pacific
Summary WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates. Wastewater, Teamsters Local 117 internal candidates will receive first consideration. $1.00 per hour from the base wage will be diverted to the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Fund. REQUIRED MATERIALS: King county application, cover letter and resume WORK SCHEDULE: Standard working hours are 40 hours per week. Applicants must be available to work any assigned schedule. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime-eligible. JOB DESCRIPTION: The responsibilities of this classification include supervising personnel who monitor, operate and maintain a wastewater treatment facility, collection and conveyance system. Incumbents ensure compliance with appropriate local, Washington State and federal air, wastewater and safety regulations and requirements and are responsible for planning long- and short-term workload, budgeting, personnel training and performance management. Job Duties Supervise and direct the work of lead, skilled trades, semi-skilled trades for Day Operations team. Supervisory responsibilities include hiring, review and evaluate employee job performance and provide constructive feedback; provide mentoring; recommend and/or initiate disciplinary action 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 the crew. Participate in long-range facilities planning. Requisition supplies and equipment, maintain inventory, ensure requisition procedures are followed and make budget decisions. Review plans, designs or procedures for an 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. May be responsible for media contact. Ensure adherence to all policies, standards and procedures. Operate, monitor and control equipment and systems using complex computer systems. Participate in labor negotiations and grievance hearings. 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 other operations. Perform the duties of the other classifications within the Wastewater Treatment Operations series as needed. 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-in for unusual occurrences and emergencies. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Advanced Knowledge of project management techniques and principles Advanced 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 Advanced 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 the collection and conveyance systems Advanced Knowledge of experience in the description and function of computerized remote and supervisory control systems used to control, operate and monitor a major wastewater treatment system Advanced Knowledge of 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 Advanced Knowledge in interpreting and applying technical information from plant drawings, technical datasheets, operations and maintenance manuals and laboratory test results Advanced Knowledge in maintaining and establishing an effective working relationship with the public, vendors, contractors, regulatory agencies, team members and other workgroups. Advanced Knowledge of advanced troubleshooting skills for complex wastewater treatment systems and processes and complex odor control systems and to handle unusual occurrences and emergencies Some knowledge 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. Some knowledge of purchasing policies and procedures 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 advanced training to meet or exceed King County, state and federal regulations Supervisory skills to lead, teach and coach; provide direction, prepare and conduct performance evaluations and take disciplinary actions Communication skills (oral and written) Assessment and decision-making skills Supplemental Information LICENSING/CERTIFICATION: Washington State Driver's License Washington State Group III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification Highly Desired: Washington State Group IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification CPR and first aid certification SELECTION PROCESS: A competitive process is will be used for this selection process. Review of internal candidates will include reviews of performance appraisals, personnel files, internal reference, Benefit Time / Vacation usage logs, etc., before any final offer. External candidates will require contacts for references. UNION MEMBERSHIP : Teamster Wastewater Local 117 represents this position. WORKING CONDITIONS : Working at Wastewater Treatment facilities For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Rijul Bhaskar Senior Human Resource Analyst rbhaskar@kingcounty.gov Closing Date/Time: 6/4/2020 11:59 PM Pacific
