Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Duties of this position include:

• Performing the necessary tasks associated with the Department Sustainability goals.
• Plans, schedules, supervises and performs the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant and potable water system; supervises unskilled and skilled workers/adult male offenders at Cedar Creek Corrections Center.
• Instructs operating personnel in proper operating and maintenance methods and procedures relating to wastewater treatment plant conditions and processes.
• Directs, performs and records physical and analytical tests as required by regulatory agencies and applicable permit requirements. Maintains Laboratory accreditation for all DOE/DOH.
• Coordinates with contractors,engineers, vendors, maintenance personnel and other agencies to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Performing all necessary preventative maintenance tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Supervising and training adult male offenders in the practices associated with vegetable gardening, food waste and biodegradable material composting, bio-solid composting, vermiculture/worm farming and various other tasks associated with the Department Sustainability Goals. These Goals include supporting National and International endangered wild life species.
• Collect and record detailed information using data form utilities, fuel, water, waste and recycle.
• Using the procurement process for purchases.
• Conducts, instructs, and supervisors others in testing and monitoring influent materials, sampling materials, operating various lab equipment, training and record keeping, inspecting and performing practical wastewater treatment plant operations.
• Monitoring operation systems and making process control changes. Using available resources to research costs of replacement equipment items and preventative maintenance needs.
• Directs, performs and records physical and analytical tests as required by regulatory agencies and applicable permit requirements. Maintains Laboratory accreditation for all DOE/DOH.
• Gathering water samples from various distribution sites. Taking samples in to the health department. Recording sample data. Reporting analytical data.
• Checking pumps, changing pumps, Checking and maintaining sand filter, Checking and servicing clarifier.
• Checking chemical feeder for proper injection. Checking and servicing all moving parts and automated systems.
• Escorting offenders to and from work, training and mentoring offenders, assisting Plant Manager with various tasks and details. Attend meetings as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

To qualify at the Group 3 level:

• Certification by Department of Ecology as a Group 3 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.
• Washington State Certification of Competency issued by the Department of Health as a Water Distribution Manager 1 and Cross Connection Control Specialist Certification achievable within 13 months of hire.
• Facility Compost Operator Certification that meets the Department of Ecology training requirements within 12 months of hire.

• Certification by Department of Ecology as a Group 2 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.
• Washington State Certificate of Competency issued by the Department of Health as a Water Distribution Manager 1 and Cross Connection Control Specialist achievable within 13 months of hire.
• Facility Compost Operator Certification that meets the Department of Ecology training requirements achievable within 12 months of hire.

• 2 or more years training, supervising, educating and mentoring adult male offenders in a prison setting.

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IMPORTANT NOTES:
 

• Please include a minimum of three professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies.  If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.

• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.  Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or in close proximity to incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire.  When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment may also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• If this position is included in a Union Shop, employees will be required to become members within thirty (30) days of employment.

• Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.
• Work effectively with people of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, lifestyle preferences and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Respectfully acknowledge people's differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.
• Promote inclusiveness.
• Be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
• Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.