Water Treatment Plant Supervisor
Opening Date: November 8, 2023
Salary Range: $6,996-$8,513/month
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Join an Award-winning team at the recently upgraded 24-million-gallon UV Water Treatment Plant and assist in operations to ensure that City water quality meets or exceeds Washington State Department of Health Standards. Provide leadership and supervision of the maintenance and operations of the Mill Creek Water Treatment Plant, Mill Creek Watershed, hydro-generation facility, seven City well sites, and State-certified water quality laboratory.
The City of Walla Walla offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental health insurance. City paid $50,000 Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance plus voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability. Washington State Public Employees Retirement Program (PERS) II/III. City match up to 3% of base salary for deferred compensation (457(b)). Generous vacation leave, sick leave, and ten (10) paid holidays plus 40 hours floating holidays annually.
NATURE OF POSITION
Plan, organize, coordinate, administer and supervise the maintenance and operations of the City’s Mill Creek Water Treatment Plant, Mill Creek Watershed, hydro-generation facility, seven City well sites, and State-certified water quality laboratory to ensure water quality meets or exceeds Washington State Department of Health standards and regulations. Train, supervise and evaluate the work performance of assigned staff; ensure that system development standards are enforced, and field work assignments are carried out efficiently and effectively.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination equivalent to: High School/GED graduate, or associate degree in biology, science, or other closely related field; and six (6) years of increasing responsibility in water treatment or water distribution system maintenance, which includes demonstrable knowledge of water quality and analysis; and at least two (2) years in a lead or supervisory capacity. Water Treatment Operator 3 certification or the ability to obtain within one year of date of hire. Valid State Class ‘B’ Commercial Driver’s License with hazardous materials endorsement, Confined Space Entry Certification; and first aid/CPR card, or the ability to obtain these certifications and endorsements within one year of date of hire. Familiarity with industrial operations, knowledge of Water Distribution systems; and a high level of knowledge working with electrical and mechanical systems.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Class 2, or higher, Water Distribution Manager certificate. Bilingual in Spanish.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
A completed City application and resume are required to apply. Applications are available on the Human Resources page of the City of Walla Walla website: https://wallawallawa.gov.
Applicants whose experience most closely meets the requirements of the position will be invited to continue in the selection process which will consist of an oral panel interview, reference inquiries and may include a criminal background check and consumer report. Completed application packages can be mailed to:
CITY OF WALLA WALLA-HR
15 N. Third Avenue
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Email to [email protected] or faxed to (509) 524-7935.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The City of Walla Walla will provide reasonable accommodation to disabled applicants if requested. Please notify the Human Resources office at least 5 days prior to the need.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
To obtain a copy of the full job description and class specification for this position, please contact us at: [email protected] or 509.527.4475.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
THE CITY OF WALLA WALLA COMPLIES WITH TITLE VI, ADA, AND OTHER APPLICABLE FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, RELIGION, VETERAN STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, OR SEX IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / MINORITIES AND WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
General direction and oversight are provided by the Deputy Public Works Director.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Service – Integrity – Collaboration – Equity – Leadership – Community
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Office equipment including telephones, copiers, and computers; radios; sophisticated and complex laboratory equipment including spectrophotometer, water baths and oven incubators; chlorine color meters and turbidity testing equipment; hand and power tools including a volt/amp meter, and hi-pot meter.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized equipment and tools; climbing ladders and working from heights; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; standing and walking for extended periods of time; bending at the waist; carrying; pushing or pulling; kneeling or crouching; seeing, hearing, and speaking to exchange information.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Outdoor work environment; subject to seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions; noise from equipment operation; driving a vehicle to conduct work; exposure to gas and chemicals; working around equipment having moving parts; working at heights and in confined spaces; working around electrical equipment and high voltages.
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