Industrial Instrument/Electrical Lead - SP

Industrial Instrument/Electrical Technician – Lead

King County's Wastewater Treatment Division has an immediate need for an Industrial Instrument and Electrical Lead at the South Treatment Plant. If you've been part of an Instrumentation and Electrical Team and are looking to grow and develop into a future leader, this position may be for you. This entry level leadership position will help guide and lead a combined shop of Instrument Technicians. You'll have the opportunity to use and expand your leadership and technical skills while continuing to grow within King County's Wastewater Treatment Division O&M. As a mission critical employee for King County, our efforts directly support operations as we collaborate with other crafts and work groups to resolve plant issues and achieve common goals. This position comes with competitive pay, and excellent benefits that include generous time off.

The responsibilities of this classification include overseeing and directing the technical work of employees performing instrumentation and control work in a wastewater treatment plant and associated facilities. Incumbents perform specific instrumentation and/or electrical duties and responsibilities and are considered working technical leads. This position will be primarily responsible for coordinating and scheduling work activities for the Instrument side of the Team and working with the other Lead to guide the overall Instrumentation and Electrical Team. In this position, you'll have the opportunity to use and expand your leadership skills, all while continuing to grow in the instrumentation and electrical fields. This role will be involved in a variety of large- and small-scale plant reliability improvement projects.

King County's Wastewater Treatment Division carries out essential work that protects the environment and all members of the public. We are comprised of a group of professionals that strive to deliver outstanding service through a collaborative effort both at our treatment plants and offsite collection facilities. The instrumentation and electrical group are a critical component within the wastewater treatment division helping to fulfill the county's mission to protect the region's water, air, land and natural habitats.

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees.

Apply now for a rewarding career at the Wastewater Treatment Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunity.

Working Conditions:

• Work Location: 1200 Monster Road SW, Renton WA 98057. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week with 4-10hr or 5-8hr schedule options available. This position is overtime eligible. This position requires the ability to work all shift schedules and to report to work during adverse and inclement weather conditions and be on a rotating call list upon completion of a 9-months trial service period. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by SEIU Local 925.

Application and Selection Process: We welcome applications from all qualified transfer-eligible candidates. If no qualified transfer-eligible candidate is selected, external applicants will be considered. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.

To apply, submit a:

• Complete Application (Required)
• Resume (Required)
• Responses to the supplemental questions (Required)
• Cover Letter (optional will be reviewed if submitted)

Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Emiliya Makaryan at View email address on click.appcast.io.