Location: Sultan,WA, USA
The City of Everett is accepting applications on an open/competitive basis for the Civil Service examination process for Water Treatment Plant Operator III at the City's Water Treatment Plant in Sultan, WA.
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, 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.
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.
About the Job
The Water Treatment Plant Operator III has responsible charge of operating and maintaining the Everett Water Filtration Plant and related facilities. The work and duties of those in this classification ensure that the plant processes meet all regulatory requirements on a continual basis, and that established policies and procedures for plant operation are followed. Work in this class involves acting as the lead shift operator in the continuous operation of Everett's Water Filtration Plant (WTP) and related facilities, including the adjustment, repair, and maintenance of equipment. The work also involves the supervision and training of Water Treatment Plant Operators in lower levels. Employees in this class may act as the senior water treatment plant operator in his/her absence and at the direction of the chief operator, and they will receive specialized assignments. The work is performed during an assigned shift under the general supervision of the senior or chief water treatment plant operator. Work performance is generally evaluated on the basis of proper operation of the plant, inspections, reports, compliance with established operating and maintenance practices and procedures, adherence to safety standards, and other established performance criteria.
This is the third level in the Plant Operator series. Employees of this class are responsible for the execution of standing operating orders, emergency actions, supervision of lower level employees assigned to the shift, and the maintenance of the shift logs in order to monitor water quality standards.
An increased pay rate is available to those who possess or obtain a Level IV Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate.
For a full description of this position, please see the class specification on the City's website.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR CERTIFICATIONS
Possess a valid Washington State Department of Health Level III Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate OR
Possess a valid Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate recognized as an equivalent to the Washington State Level III Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate by the Association of Boards of Certification AND obtain a Washington State Level III Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate within six (6) months of hire.
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:
1. The standard City of Everett Application Form.
2. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire for Water Treatment Plant Operator III.
* Applications must be submitted through the City's online application system by 5:00 p.m. on January 15, 2025 to be considered.
* LATE, 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%), separate from the application.
* Top-scoring applicants will be called to an oral panel interview (weighted 70%), tentatively scheduled for early February.
* All vacancies in this job class will be filled from the ranked Civil Service register established from the examination process for 12 months.
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 Opens: December 4, 2024 Filing Closes: January 15, 2025
Open/Competitive A24080