• This position may be filled with WWTPO2 that can achieve a level 3 certification within one year of hire.

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator supports the Departments mission by ensuring all state, federal, and local health and safety procedures are followed.
Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Operates and maintains a class 3 Wastewater Treatment Plant, and complies with our BPDES permit requirements.
• Supervises and trains an incarcerated individual work crew, on policy and procedure for operations of the wastewater treatment plant
• Prepare or update written standard operating procedures (SOP), monthly discharge monitoring reports, monthly chlorination reports, and bio-solid reports.
• Act as the LCC water distribution manager, maintaining accurate records of water use and treatment of our potable water supply
• Act as the LCC Hazardous Waste Coordinator, ensuring compliance with container and hazardous waste management as the LCC Hazardous Waste Coordinator
• Act as the LCC Confined Space Entry Supervisor, ensuring compliance with confined space entry as defined by policy
• Will assist in stormwater management
• Responsible for maintaining lab supplies, ordering parts for equipment, filling work orders to have equipment repaired, and keeping stock chemicals and other materials to properly ensure operation of the plant.
• Other duties as assigned

Required:
Certification by Department of Ecology as a Group 3 wastewater treatment plant operator

OR

Certification by Department of Ecology as a Group II wastewater treatment plant operator with the ability to obtain certification by the Department of Ecology as a Group III wastewater treatment plant operator within twelve (12) month*The successful candidate will be required to maintain certification by attending continuing education units as required by the Department of Ecology.

AND

Have a Water Distribution Manager Certification or the ability to obtain the certification within one year.

Preferred:

Have or obtain training in order to sign manifests to manage LCC Hazardous Waste

Cross Connect/backflow certification.

Supplemental Information
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.

COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement – Employees of the WA State Department of Corrections (DOC) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. You may request an accommodation if you are unable to meet this requirement due to a medical or religious necessity.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

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  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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 11 paid holidays a year (12 in 2022 for Juneteenth)
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!