Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 2

While working under the direction of the Equipment Technician Supervisor, the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 2 (WWTPO2) oversees the operation of MCC's wastewater and sewer lifting operations.

The position supervises one or more offender crews performing wastewater, recycling, food waste and composting operations in support of the Department of Corrections' mission: To improve public safety.

The WWTPO2 supports this mission by supervising offenders, and instructing staff as needed, in safe and efficient operation, repair and maintenance of prison facilities, equipment, systems, and sustainable operations at the Monroe Correctional Complex.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Operate, adjust, maintain wastewater plant infrastructure.
• Oversee, direct and operate MCC wastewater lagoons, sewer lift stations and all auxiliary equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Supervise an offender crew in the maintenance and operation of MCC's wastewater ponds, lift stations, and food waste, composting and recycle operations.
• Read and interpret plans.
• Complete maintenance work orders assigned.
• Emergency response.
• Inspect multiple lift stations for proper trouble free operation.
• Manage effluent ponds and lift stations to be in compliance with applicable codes, standards and laws.
• Perform physical measurements, sampling and testing of the ponds.
• Operate, maintain and assist with MCC food waste, composting and recycle operations.
• Operate, routinely maintain all assigned heavy equipment, machinery, process equipment.

Required:

• Current Group 1 or higher wastewater operator license. Licensing requirements can be found on the Washington State Department of Ecology website; http://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Permits-certifications/Wastewater-operator-certification
• Valid Driver's License
• High School graduate or GED

• Experience in recycling, composting, solid and/or food waste.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Vision: Working together for safer communities.
Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

For additional information about the agency, please visit doc.wa.gov.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Please include a minimum of three (3) 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.

• 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 will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• 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.
• This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.
• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. 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 near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• 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.
• 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.

• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• Flex Spending Accounts
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Generous retirement plan