Water Treatment Plant Operator I - City of Everett, WA : Job Details

The City of Everett is accepting applications on an open/continuous basis for the Civil Service examination process for Water Treatment Plant Operator I at the City's Water Treatment Plant in Sultan, WA.

CITY OF EVERETT WATER FILTRATION PLANT

Our Operators play a critical role in delivering roughly 100 million gallons of drinking water daily to over 640,000 customers, about seventy-five percent of Snohomish County. The Water Filtration Plant (WFP) is nestled in the valley just north of Sultan, WA on the Chaplain Reservoir, offering majestic views of the Cascade Mountains. The WFP plans to spend over $18 million dollars in capital improvements over the next five years and as an operator you will play a critical role in these capital investments. Grow your skills with a city that supports its Operators, in both on-the-job training and meeting professional growth requirements.

Why Everett?

Working for City government is personally rewarding for those looking to make an impact at the community level. As an employer, we advocate for employee professional growth and value work-life balance.

The City of Everett is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our goal is to recruit and hire capable and engaged job candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.

The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a retirement pension through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information on benefits for this position, click here: AFSCME Benefit Guide

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Water Treatment Plant Operator I performs basic operating and maintenance procedures at the City of Everett's Water Filtration Plant and related facilities.

The work in the class involves the performance of a variety of routine cleaning and maintenance and operational duties relating to the continuous operation of a water filtration plant and related facilities. Work is performed during an assigned shift under the general supervision of the lead or senior operator. Employees in this class are considered the assistant shift operator and have the training and experience to perform some tasks which the Treatment Plant Operator-In-Training cannot perform, and to do so with less supervision. Work performance is evaluated on the basis of compliance with established operating and maintenance procedures, adherence to safety standards, and other established performance criteria.

This is the first level in the Water Treatment Plant Operator series. Positions in the Operator-In-Training class are reclassified from trainee status to the Water Treatment Plant Operator I classification upon successful completion of their on-the-job probation and training period, as well as obtaining a valid Washington State Department of Health Level I Water Treatment Plant Operator certification.

For a full description of this position, please see the class specification on the City's website.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

* Possess a valid Washington State Department of Health Level I Water Treatment Plant Operator certification OR

* Possess a valid Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate recognized as an equivalent to the Washington State Level I Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate by the Association of Boards of Certification AND obtain a Washington State Level I Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate within six (6) months of hire.

* Employees hired after 1/26/2023 must obtain a Washington State Level II Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate within one (1) year of eligibility.

* Obtain within six (6) months of hire and maintain a forklift operator certification in accordance with Washington Division of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH) rules.

* Possession of a valid driver license at the date of hire, and the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Washington State Driver License within 30 days of the date of hire.

HOW TO APPLY

* Application materials may be accessed via

* All applicants are required to complete and submit the following:

* The standard City of Everett Application online form

* Water Treatment Plant Operator I supplemental questionnaire

* Applications must be submitted through the City's online application system to be considered.

* INCOMPLETE, FAXED, OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

EXAMINATION STEPS

* There will be a pre-screening of all applications.

* Responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be individually reviewed and evaluated (weighted 30%). Please answer the supplemental questions in DETAIL even if you have answered the question earlier in the application.

* Top-scoring applicants will be called to an oral panel interview (weighted 70%). Oral boards will be scheduled during the week of January 6, 2025.

* All vacancies in this job class will be filled from the ranked Civil Service register established from the examination process for 12 months. Names on the register are active for 12 months past certification.

IMPORTANT NOTES

* A passing grade of 70.00 or higher is required on all parts of the screening process for placement on the ranked Civil Service eligible register.

* The examination process is designed to sample and measure the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.

* Applicants claiming veterans' preference points in accordance with RCW 41.04.010 as amended and meeting eligibility criteria must submit form DD214, or its equivalent or successor discharge paperwork, that characterizes his or her service as qualifying discharge as defined in RCW 73.04.005.

* Extensive background checks will be conducted.

* This job classification is represented by Everett Municipal Employees Local 113, AFSCME.

Filing Open: November 19, 2024

Filing Close: December 22, 2024

Open/Continuous

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