About the Role:

This is a leadership position and will serve on the Operations and Maintenance Leadership team. This team is responsible for the strategic planning of the section, developing leadership skills among our supervisors, providing growth opportunities for our staff, and implementing metrics to deliver on key performance measures that contribute to the overall growth and success of WTD Operations and Maintenance.  

In this role, the successful candidate will apply their skillset in the areas of planning, coordination, scope, budget, schedule management, monitoring and control, and reporting in the maintenance and development of the offsite conveyance system.    

Assign key staff to represent operations in project teams composed of internal and external subject matter experts from a broad range of disciplines, including engineering, project planning & delivery, and operations & maintenance staff through design and construction. 

Work with Human Resources to address staffing needs and work through personnel issues.  You will also oversee employee development, performance management, discipline, and the hiring and selection process. Participate in the development and implementation of staff models and performance standards.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

• Provide leadership to East Offsite Operations team, participating in the development and implementation of the strategic direction of the section, developing and motivating staff, setting team goals, organizing and delegating tasks, and effectively communicating across O&M teams. 
• Assist the section manager in the daily operation of wastewater conveyance and offsite treatment facilities and on-and offsite facilities maintenance, including providing planning, analytical and project management support for assigned work and projects. 
• Assist and participate in the development and monitoring of the section’s annual budget. 

• Represent the section in the planning and implementation of programs for maintaining the assets of surface water, storm water and wastewater treatment and conveyance systems.

• Investigate human resources issues and conduct fact-finding hearings in disciplinary matters; make recommendations to management on the resolution of issues. Provide management support, problem-solving, and conflict resolution to collective bargaining and labor and employee relations processes.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• Experience in leading teams that includes skills in team building, building consensus and working effectively with a diverse team. 
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment and conveyance systems, including the regulations and requirements as they relate to operation and maintenance of these facilities.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering and systems operation.
• Knowledge of budget techniques and principles. 
• Knowledge of project management principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of labor relations principles, practices, and techniques.
• Skill in writing and communicating technical and non-technical information; skill in reading and interpreting technical information and making presentations to non-technical and technical audiences.
• Skill in negotiation techniques and principles.
• Effective decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting the wastewater treatment industry.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Washington State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group IV certificate. 

• Washington State Driver’s License or the ability to provide timely or emergency transportation to work locations with limited or no public transportation. 
• Additional licenses, certifications, and other requirements determined to be necessary to meet the business needs of the employing unit may be required.