Wastewater Treatment/Compost Crew Chief or Crew Chief Apprentice

City of Port Townsend•Port Townsend, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision by the division manager, performs the administrative tasks and physical labor related to the oversight, operations, and supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and/or Compost Facility. Oversees a small team or crew to assign tasks, ensures the team or crew follows procedures, and ensures tasks are completed efficiently and correctly. Supervises the day-to-day operations of a small team or crew; keeps a close watch on activities and situations; and communicates observations to the division manager. This position leads the team without formal authority over employee performance reviews or disciplinary actions. The City of Port Townsend strives to provide quality and reliable infrastructure operations in service to the community and environment as the City looks toward a sustainable future.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Valid Washington State driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier
WA State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group II or higher certification
10+ years of experience working at a classification II or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant
For Crew Chief: 5 or more years in a lead role or 2 or more years as a Wastewater Crew Chief Apprentice
For Crew Chief Apprentice: 3 or more years in a lead role
Certified Compost Facility Operator certification issued by Washington Organics Recycling Council
First Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 1 year of being in this position
Flagger Training Certification within the first 6 months in this position
Washington State CDL B or ability to obtain within 12 months in the position

Nice To Haves

Two years of vocational or college coursework in technical areas such as environmental science, civil engineering, and/or computer technology
For Crew Chief: 10+ years of experience leading wastewater-related plant operations involving secondary treatment
For Crew Chief: 5 years of supervisory experience
WA State Group III or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification
WA State Class A CDL
For Crew Chief Apprentice: 10+ years of experience leading wastewater-related plant operations involving secondary treatment
For Crew Chief Apprentice: 3+ years of supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Performs administrative tasks and physical labor related to the oversight, operations, and supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and/or Compost Facility.
Oversees a small team or crew to assign tasks, ensures the team or crew follows procedures, and ensures tasks are completed efficiently and correctly.
Supervises the day-to-day operations of a small team or crew.
Keeps a close watch on activities and situations.
Communicates observations to the division manager.

Benefits

WA State PERS retirement and optional 457 Deferred Comp
Teamsters pension
Medical, dental, and vision insurance through WA Teamsters Welfare Trust Fund
Time loss/short-term disability insurance
Life & AD&D insurance
Sick leave (earns 1 day per month)
May be eligible for sick leave conversion annually
Vacation (graduated accrual schedule starts at 8 hours per month)
12 paid holidays
Eligible for up to 3 floating holidays based on years of service
Up to 5 days of bereavement leave, if applicable
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Longevity pay on a graduated schedule starting at 2% after 5 years, up to 12% after 25 years
Remote plant operations pay
Emergency response pay
Phone-watch pay
Overtime pay or compensatory time
Premium pay or compensatory time
Jury duty pay at regular rate during service
Call-back pay
Standby pay