Senior Operator In Charge - East Offsite Project Coordinator -South Plant (SDA)

Senior Operator in Charge – East Offsite Project Coordinator – South Plant (SDA) Salary: $63.15 hourly Location: Renton, WA Job Type: Term-Ltd Job Number: 2026-26819 Department: DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks Division: Wastewater Treatment FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: A2 : SEIU L925-Wastewater Full- or Part-Time: Full Time Hours/Week: 40 hours/week Job Summary This 3-year Special Duty opportunity is open to current Wastewater Treatment Division Senior Operators, Local SEIU 925 Members, and aims to fill a Special Duty Assignment position for up to three years. The successful candidate will serve as Senior Operator in Charge (SOIC) in East Offsite Operations, leading a crew and supporting the planning, scheduling, and operation of critical infrastructure that produces high-quality treatment of wastewater collected from local sewer agencies. Responsibilities Operate, monitor, and control wastewater treatment equipment using manual operations or complex computerized systems. Plan, schedule, coordinate, and direct a crew’s daily work and assigned treatment processes or capital projects. Provide technical expertise to operate, monitor, and maintain wastewater treatment, odor control equipment, and collection/conveyance systems. Communicate clearly with the public, team members, and other King County work groups. Assume full operational responsibilities when the supervisor is unavailable. Serve as the project coordinator on off-site capital and special projects, working closely with the East Offsite Capital Projects Liaison Supervisor. Review, comment, and engage on project materials and meetings to support continuous operations. Coordinate on-site responses to unusual occurrences and emergencies. Assist in purchasing supplies and equipment, maintain inventory, and provide data for budget forecasting. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Advanced experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting offsite pump stations. Experience leading as a technical resource on offsite capital projects. Proficiency in Outlook, Teams, OneNote, and other technical tools. Ability to work a rotating on-call schedule, including holidays. Ability to work during adverse and inclement weather conditions. Physical strength to lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds and to work in confined spaces, climb tanks, and tolerate noxious odors, heat, and high noise levels. Required Licenses and Certifications Valid, unencumbered Washington State Driver’s License. Washington State Group III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification (or out-of-state equivalency converted within one year). CPR and first aid certification or ability to obtain one within the first few months. Preferred Experience 5 years of plant experience. At least three years in a training position. Two years as a Senior Operator. Work Conditions Work Location: South Treatment Plant – 1200 Monster Rd SW, Renton, WA 98057. Must reside in Washington state and within reasonable distance to the King County worksite. Work Schedule: 4/10 or 5/8, overtime eligible, with all shift schedules, report in adverse weather, and on a rotating call list. Union Representation: SEIU Local 925. Equity & Inclusion We are committed to workforce equity and encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and employment decisions are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr IMDiversity