This 3-year Special Duty opportunity is open to current Wastewater Treatment Division Senior Operators, Local SEIU 925 Members. No external applications are being considered for this recruitment. Wastewater Treatment Operator - Senior Operator in Charge - C-Crew, South Treatment Plant. Are you interested in advancing your career, leading a team that is passionate about protecting the environment? If so, the role of Senior Operator in Charge (SOIC) at South Plant WWTP is the position for you. As a SOIC on C Crew you will play a critical part in WTD’s efforts in protecting the water quality and public health in the central Puget Sound region. As a Senior Operator in Charge, you will work closely with the shift operation supervisors in the planning, scheduling, and operating of critical infrastructure that will produce high quality treatment to wastewater collected from local sewer agencies. In this role you will gain valuable leadership skills leading a crew and will gain knowledge and exposure to the design and construction processes used for capital projects within the division. The skills and knowledge you gain from this position will help prepare you for future opportunities within WTD. About the Role. As a Senior Operator in Charge, you will help carry out and facilitate the day-to-day operational tasks at a level 4 regional wastewater treatment plant. Daily tasks of the shift crew you will lead include monitoring, troubleshooting, and controlling wastewater equipment to help prevent the spread of contagious diseases, and protect the environment, waterways, and the communities in Puget Sound. Successful candidates will ensure established safety policies, guidelines, regulations, and workplace standards are maintained and followed. SOIC key responsibilities include planning, scheduling, coordinating, directing, monitoring and reviewing a crew’s daily work, assigned treatment process and/or capital projects. Incumbents lead, train and provide technical expertise to operate, monitor and maintain wastewater treatment and odor control equipment, and/or collection and conveyance systems and processes. As SOIC you will assume full operational responsibilities when the supervisor is unavailable. About the Team. The South Plant 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 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. 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 Operator - Senior Operator in Charge, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at 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. Job Duties What You Will Be Doing:Perform the duties and responsibilities identified on the Senior Operator and Senior Operator in Charge Classification Specification. Ensure the plant operates in compliance with the regulatory requirements issued by the Department of Ecology, Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, and other regulatory agencies. Plan, schedule, coordinate, monitor, and review a crew's daily work. Coordinate multiple workgroups and prepare reports for an assigned system or process. Assist the supervisor in the review of logbooks, checklists, and work orders for accuracy and thoroughness. Verify all team member’s assigned tasks and work have been completed. Coordinate and provide technical expertise on capital/special projects. Serve as a technical resource for assigned areas or systems. Respond to questions from other work crews. Identify and work with the supervisor and other staff to purchase supplies and equipment; maintain inventory; ensure purchasing procedures are followed; and provide data for budget forecasting. Coordinate on-site responses to unusual occurrences and emergencies. Assist supervisor in performance feedback and evaluation of personnel; make recommendations on performance improvement measures. Perform other duties as assigned. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Qualifications You Bring:Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, including preliminary, primary, secondary, digestion, gas handling systems, membrane systems, odor control, Emerson ovation, sludge handling and plant-wide air, water, electrical and hydraulic support systems. Knowledge of reclaimed water distribution system, knowledge of collection systems, including pump stations and miscellaneous structures and of disinfecting methods. Knowledge of mechanical and electrical theory, cross connections, and pumps. Knowledge of wastewater terminology and process control. Knowledge of industrial safety procedures and practices. Knowledge of and skill in applying sampling, testing and laboratory procedures. Communications skills Basic mathematics, algebra, and computer application skills. Skill in reading, recording, and interpreting instrumentation and control gauges and meters. Skill in operating basic hand and power tools and specialized equipment. Skill in operating complex computer control systems and identifying normal and abnormal operating conditions. Skill in the interpretation and application of technical information from plant drawings, operations and maintenance manuals and lab tests. Skill in manually starting and stopping equipment, systems, and processes. Skill in establishing and maintaining work relationships with diverse occupational groups. Physical Requirement: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. Workplace Exposures: Outdoors environment during wet weather, confined space and maybe exposure to hazardous chemicals and noxious odors. Regularly exposure to chemicals, noise, confined space, respirator use, and viral contaminants. Competencies you bring: Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Manages Conflict: Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise. Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Manages Ambiguity: Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear. Required Licenses: Valid unencumbered Washington State Driver’s License. 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. It Would be Great if You Also Bring:5 years plant experience 2 years as a Senior operator