Water Pollution Control Operator I

The City of Everett is accepting applications on an open/continuous basis for the Civil Service examination process for WATER POLLUTION CONTROL OPERATOR II.
ABOUT THE CITY
Located 25 miles north of Seattle and nestled between Port Gardner Bay and the Snohomish River, Everett is the largest city in Snohomish County, Washington. With a diverse community of more than 110,000 people, Everett is home to the Boeing Company's largest manufacturing facility. Also located in Everett are Paine Field - recently named the "World's Best Regional Airport" by Monocle Magazine, Washington State University's newest campus, Everett Community College, Providence Regional Medical Center and Naval Station Everett. The Everett Public School District is ranked 8th overall for the state. Our community is experiencing extensive development on our riverfront and waterfront while revitalization projects take place in the downtown core. Everett continues to attract new businesses as well as expansion facilities from employers such as Amazon and FedEx.
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WORKING FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
There are excellent reasons to work for a municipality. Working for City government is personally rewarding for those looking to make an impact at the community level. Working for local government also means great benefits. Full description of benefits for this position.
The Water Pollution Control Operator II performs work involving the operation and maintenance of the Everett Water Pollution Control Facility (EWPCF).
Work in this class involves two main program areas: plant operations and plant maintenance. The duties include performing a variety of routine cleaning, maintenance, and operating duties necessary to sustain the operation of the Everett Water Pollution Control Facility. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Senior Operator and in accordance with a schedule which may include weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, or other hours as assigned. Employees in this class are considered to have the training and experience to perform some tasks which the Operator I position cannot perform without close supervision. Employees in this class will assist other operation and maintenance personnel and may act as a trainer for employees in the Treatment Plant Operator-in-Training and Water Pollution Control Operator I classifications. 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 second level in the Water Pollution Control Operator series.
For a full description of this position, please see the class specification on the City's website.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent, and a minimum of two years of college-level coursework or equivalent technical training in chemistry, biology, engineering, environmental science, or related field. Relevant work experience may substitute for the college-level education requirements. A Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, biology, engineering, environmental science, or related field is highly desirable.
• Within the past four (4) years: must have had a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a wastewater treatment operator at a wastewater facility that uses a mechanical process to achieve secondary treatment; OR, one (1) year as a Water Pollution Control Operator I at the Everett Water Pollution Control Facility.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Must possess a valid Washington State Group II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate OR
• Must possess a valid Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate recognized as an equivalent to the Washington State Group II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate by the Association of Boards of Certification AND obtain a Washington State Group II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate within six (6) months of hire.
• 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 hire.

HOW TO APPLY

• Apply on city website.
• All applicants are required to complete and submit the following:
• The standard City of Everett Application Form
• The Water Pollution Control Operator II 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%).
• Top-scoring applicants will be called to an oral panel interview (weighted 70%). Oral boards will be scheduled several times a month.
• 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 other official military separation documentation that clearly indicates an honorable discharge from military service on or before the date filing closes.
• Extensive background checks will be conducted.
• This job classification is represented by Everett Municipal Employees Local 113, AFSCME.

Filing Opens: December 11, 2023
Open/Continuous
A23079Employment Type: Full Time