Senior Operator In Charge - East Offsite Project Coordinator -South Plant (SDA)

This 3-year Special Duty opportunity is open to current Wastewater Treatment DivisionSenior Operators, Local SEIU 925 Members.

No external applications are being considered for this recruitment.

This recruitment aims to fill a Special Duty Assignment position for up to three (3) years in duration.

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) in East Offsite Operations is the position for you. As an SOIC on East Offsite 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 offsite operations supervisor in the planning, scheduling, and operating of critical infrastructure that will produce high quality treatment to wastewater collected and conveyed 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 on East Offsite. The candidate will operate, monitor, and control wastewater treatment equipment using manual operations or complex computerized systems. The individual will be expected to troubleshoot all wastewater equipment, systems, and processes with limited supervision. An ability to provide clear and effective communications with the public, fellow team members, other treatment plant staff, and other King County work groups 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 a SOIC you will assume full operational responsibilities when the supervisor is unavailable. Project Coordinator SOICs will be working on all projects associated with East Offsite. The candidate will be the lead in the field operations liaison on all projects. They will be working closely with the East Offsite Capital Projects Liaison Supervisor to help deliver updates to offsite operations on project status. The candidate will also help review, comment and engage on project materials and meetings. The East Offsite Project Coordinator SOIC will use their offsite experience to help deliver projects with continuous operations support.

About the Team:

The East Offsite 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 athttp://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, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.What You Will Be Doing:

• Perform the duties and responsibilities identified on the Senior Operator and Senior Operator in Charge Classification Specification
• Ensure East Offsite 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, with East offsite and the East Offsite Project Program Liaison Supervisor. Coordinate multiple workgroups and prepare reports for an assigned project, system or process.
• Coordinate and provide technical expertise on capital/special projects.
• Serve as a technical resource for East Offsite. 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.
• Capital project operator liaison; networking with project management; gain knowledge and exposure to construction processes within the division; serve as a lead representative on behalf of operations.
• Participate in the planning, development, and implementation of systems and/or processes to support the conveyance systems operations. Be an operations liaison between Construction Management and Operations Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Bring:

• Advance level experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting offsite pump stations.
• Experience severing as a technical resource on offsite capital projects.
• Skills in communication using Outlook, Teams, One Note and other technical tools etc.

Physical Requirement:

• Ability to work on a rotating on-call schedule that could include holidays
• 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 contaminant

CompetenciesYou 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.
Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
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.

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
• CPR and first aid certification or ability to one within the first few months

It Would be Great if You Also Bring:

• 5 years plant experience
• At least three years in a training position
• 2 years as a Senior operator

Working Conditions:

• Work Location: South Treatment Plant - 1200 Monster Rd SW, Renton, WA 98057. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
• Work Schedule:4/10 or 5/8 work schedule. This position is overtime eligible. This position requires the ability to work all shift schedules and to report to work during adverse and inclement weather conditions and be on a rotating call list. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by SEIU Local 925.

Application and Selection Process:
We welcome internal applications from qualified Wastewater Treatment Division SeniorOperators. 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.

AnticipatedTimeline for this recruitment: (subject to change)

• Interviews: May 20th, 2026 (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 emiliya.makaryan@kingcounty.gov.

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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.

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