Wastewater Treatment Supervisor - West Offsite

Job Description:

Wastewater Treatment Supervisor - West Offsite

Description

Summary

This is a competitive posting, and the position is open to all qualified candidates.

King County protects 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 and combined sewers. 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.

About the Role:

As a West Offsite Supervisor, you will serve in a key Operations & Maintenance leadership role that reports to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager and collaborates across plant leadership to ensure the safe and effective collection and treatment of wastewater. This position serves the critical role of managing a team that is responsible for operating 21 pump stations, 25 regulator stations and outfalls, and 7 Combined Sewer and Wet Weather Treatment facilities. The successful candidate has a combination of knowledge and experience that demonstrates technical acumen in conveyance, plant operations, maintenance & process control.

The primary function of this role is to lead, direct, and supervise the operations team assigned to the King County West Offsite facilities.

Assign key staff to work with Capital Liaison Supervisors and represent operations in the design and construction of offsite capital projects.

Work with Human Resources to address staffing needs and work through personnel issues. You will also oversee employee development, performance management, discipline, and the hiring and selection process. Participate in the development and implementation of staff models and performance standards.

About the Team:

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

The King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) protects public health and the environment of the central Puget Sound region by collecting and treating wastewater, while recovering valuable resources that would otherwise be lost. We manage a vital infrastructure that contributes to the region’s economic development and provide services to 18 cities, 15 local sewer districts, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, and nearly two million residents across a 424-square-mile area in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties. We enforce regulations to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. 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 Offsite Supervisor , 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, c omprehensive benefits , and growth opportunities.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

• The position will schedule and organize planned work activities and projects throughout the conveyance system for the East Section Off-Site facilities.
• Develop short- and long-term work plans and objectives.
• Organize, coordinate and provide technical expertise on long-range projects with managers, contractors, design engineers, vendors and agency's construction management division. Develop business plans for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Review plans, designs or procedures for assigned segment of major construction projects with managers, contractors, design engineers, vendors and agency's construction management division.
• Effectively coordinate duties between maintenance and operations staff. Foster collaboration between all workgroups; mediate any disagreements.
• Effectively coordinate and communicate work activities between maintenance, operations, and other work units.
• Coordinate with the Industrial Maintenance Program Specialist in scheduling and prioritizing work orders internally and with other division, department and agencies.
• Track equipment wear, performance and run times. Coordinate equipment maintenance and support Maintenance Best Practices. Coordinate regular testing of equipment to check reliability and troubleshoot equipment issues. In addition to the coordination of daily and weekly work activities, work with Reliability Centered Maintenance Engineer on long-term planning and coordination. Example: Storm water treatment system maintenance, odor control system testing and maintenance, developing PM's for new facilities, and developing PM's for non-routine tasks (valve actuating, seasonal flows swaps).
• Train and develop operations staff on all aspects of offsite facilities. Develop training plans for offsite team members. Ensure adherence to all policies, standards and procedures.
• Establish pump station building housekeeping standards and ensure compliance, check station cleanliness and log/checklist entries. Submit work requests as necessary, approve/close work orders, and monitor their status regularly. Develop and monitor inspection program for miscellaneous structures.
• Prepare, review and evaluate employee job performance and provide constructive feedback, provide mentoring, recommend and/or initiate disciplinary action.
• Manage standby schedule, provide updates for O&M manuals.
• Receive and investigate complaints as well as inquiries from the general public, provide information to interested parties on issues regarding area of specialization. Ensure that all safety, personnel, and work standard policies are followed.
• Screen and select prospective employees, including developing field tests and interviewing candidates.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment and conveyance systems, including the regulations and requirements as they relate to operation and maintenance of these facilities.
• Group III or IV Wastewater Certification issued by the Washington Department of Ecology.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering and systems operation.
• Skill in writing and communicating technical and non-technical information; Skill in reading and interpreting technical information and making presentations to non-technical and technical audiences.
• Knowledge of the description, function and major components of lift stations, including but not limited to chlorination, ventilation, odor control, electrical, water, air, pumping and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of the description, function, major components, causes for alarms and remote monitoring and control system for the equipment and systems.
• 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 operating, monitoring, maintaining and training on the equipment and systems in the collection and conveyance system and small treatment plant systems.

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 contaminant.

Competencies You Bring :

Decision Quality : Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Collaborates : Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Communicates Effectively : Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Action Oriented : Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Builds Effective Teams : Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
Decision Quality : Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Required Licenses:

• Washington Group III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification from the Washington State Department of Ecology or out-of-state equivalent
• Valid Washington State Driver's License
• CPR and first aid certification

It Would be Great if You Also Bring:

• Experience working on capital projects
• Experience working in wastewater conveyance systems.
• Experience working in storm water management.
• Significant Experience as a Senior Operator in Charge or Lead Operator

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

• Work Location:2500 W. Jameson St. , Seattle, WA 9819. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week with 4-10hr work schedule. Applicants must be able to respond to emergency situations and be available to work any assigned schedule. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by the Teamster, Local 117. Pursuant to Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust $2.00 per hour from the base wage will be submitted to the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Fund.

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

• Interviews: July 7th & 8th (tentative)

To apply, submit a:

• Complete Application (Required)
• Resume (Required)
• Cover Letter (Required)
• Responses to the supplemental questions (Required)

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 [email protected] .

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), 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.

To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

Closing Date/Time: 6/18/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$144,251.12 - $183,402.96 Annually