Waste Water Treatment Team Lead (TI-50034)
About The Position
This is a non-exempt, working leadership position responsible for supervising, coordinating, operating, and maintaining the City’s wastewater treatment facilities and collection systems, as well as potable water distribution systems. The role ensures compliance with state and federal regulations and applicable quality and effluent standards, and ensures water distribution systems meet backflow and cross-connection requirements. The team lead is certified as a Level II Operator and is qualified to operate and maintain wastewater collection and treatment equipment and systems, and to inspect and administer certain aspects of water distribution and storm water systems. The position requires an associate degree in chemistry, biology, or a wastewater treatment discipline, Level III operator certification, and six years of wastewater treatment operations experience. A bachelor’s degree in environmental science or an equivalent discipline is preferred and may substitute for some experience. A commercial driver’s license and multiple operator and inspection certifications are required. The role involves technical and supervisory work, including organizing teams engaged in maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, laboratory work, and construction; maintaining wastewater treatment processes; interpreting chemical and biological readings; and preparing detailed technical documentation. Physical duties include standing, walking, lifting and carrying weights up to 50 pounds intermittently, occasional pushing or pulling over 50 pounds, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching overhead. Work may involve varying shifts and disagreeable conditions with septic and chemical exposure risks. If the position is safety-sensitive, pre-employment drug testing applies, along with reasonable-suspicion and post-accident testing. Tribal member and Indian preference applies, with preference also given to minimally qualified honorably discharged veterans.
Requirements
- Associate degree in chemistry, biology, or a wastewater treatment discipline.
- Certification as a Level III operator.
- Six years of experience in wastewater treatment operations.
- Commercial driver’s license.
- Wastewater Operator Certification Grade II.
- State of Collection System Certification Grade II.
- Water Distribution Grade I certification.
- Confined Space Recovery certification.
- Backflow Device Tester certification.
- Cross-connection Inspector certification.
- In-depth technical knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, techniques, applicable safety practices, tools, and materials at the level required for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III certification.
- Knowledge of process control equipment and troubleshooting techniques, effluent testing and treatment chemicals, pumps and pumping equipment, wastewater laboratory equipment, sampling and testing procedures, and computer-aided laboratory and operational support hardware and software.
- Working knowledge of chemistry, water properties, reagents, water flow and water quality principles, practices, and regulations.
- Ability to use computer applications for administrative and technical purposes, prepare detailed technical documentation, and perform complex mathematical computations.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts, conduct training, and review performance.
- Ability to organize and supervise team work; independently maintain wastewater treatment processes; interpret chemical and biological readings; and use computer-aided equipment, laboratory equipment, tools, power equipment, and specialized process-related equipment.
- Ability to stand, walk, lift, carry, and move weights up to 50 pounds intermittently, and push, pull, or guide more than 50 pounds infrequently.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and move arms fully and overhead, and use the hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and visual acuity needed to operate equipment and read technical and safety information.
- Ability to work varying shifts and in disagreeable conditions involving septic and chemical exposure risks.
- If required for the position, a valid Washington State driver’s license and eligibility for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or an equivalent discipline; may substitute for some experience.
- Preference may be given to honorably discharged veterans who are minimally qualified.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, coordinate, operate, and maintain wastewater treatment facilities and collection systems.
- Operate and maintain potable water distribution systems and ensure compliance with backflow and cross-connection requirements.
- Ensure operations comply with state and federal regulations and meet quality and effluent standards.
- Inspect and administer certain aspects of water distribution and storm water systems.
- Organize and supervise individuals and teams performing maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, laboratory, and construction work.
- Independently maintain wastewater treatment operational processes and procedures.
- Analyze and interpret chemical and biological readings.
- Prepare detailed technical documentation of activities.
- Conduct training and review performance.
Benefits
- Full medical insurance for full-time employees.
- Dental insurance for full-time employees.
- Vision insurance for full-time employees.
- Life insurance for full-time employees.
- 401(k) with employer contributions for full-time employees.
- Short- and long-term disability for full-time employees.
- Paid holidays for full-time and part-time employees.
- Sick leave for full-time and part-time employees.
- Annual leave for full-time and part-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
