Summary
This opportunity is open to current King County employees. We are not accepting external applications at this time.
About the Role:
The Building and Grounds Supervisor III is responsible for leading the Brightwater Treatment Plant process maintenance and the buildings and grounds team. The team includes gardeners, utility workers, custodians, and several seasonal helpers. The responsibilities for landscaping are both on-site and at nearby pump stations. The utility work includes direct support to Operations which range from routine weekly activities such as safety shower checks or process screen cleaning to membrane repairs and biannual digester cleaning. This role also supports capital project review/implementation, energy and chemical conservation initiatives, and the completion of regulatory tasks and reports. This position will be a key support to Operations and the matrixed Mechanical and Instrumentation/Electrical supervisors at Brightwater. The successful candidate will become an expert on the plant's process maintenance, building maintenance, and grounds maintenance. The selected candidate will use maintenance best practices and help convey the requirements to plant leadership, operators, and maintenance teams.
About the Team:
Approximately 20 million gallons a day of wastewater is treated through primary and secondary treatment followed by disinfection at Brightwater. Brightwater also produces reclaimed water and biosolids. The successful candidate to this position will contribute to our community's environmental sustainability and public health.
Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 700 employees engaged in planning, designing, building, and operating treatment facilities, our agency is at the forefront of environmental stewardship. Success for us means upholding our legacy while promising future generations a pristine environment.
We enforce regulations to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. We prioritize accountability to our ratepayers and operate a well-managed agency that services over 2.3 million King County residents . Our regional wastewater treatment system not only sustains a healthy environment but also fuels economic development, fostering prosperity in our region. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, join us in our mission to safeguard our precious water resources.
Commitment to Equity, Racial, and Social Justice:
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. As a Supervisor III, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity .
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 opportunities.
Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
- Supervise and direct the work of lead, skilled trades, semi-skilled trades, and technical support positions assigned to the maintenance program. Supervisory responsibilities include hiring, conducting performance evaluations, training, and recommending disciplinary actions.
- Supervise the review and coordination of preventative and maintenance practices focused on process equipment, buildings, and grounds including life cycle analysis of equipment and forecasting short- and long-term equipment needs, equipment replacement, and repairs.
- Develop and implement the team's operating and capital budgets; make recommendations on budget expenditures and monitor expenditures to ensure that the budget is within established guidelines. Develop, implement, and maintain internal maintenance business policies and procedures for all equipment and systems at the treatment plant.
- Participate in the planning, development, and implementation of systems and/or process improvements to support improved operations and maintenance at the treatment plant.
- Collaboratively support the continued development, implementation, and maintenance of internal maintenance business policies and procedures for equipment and systems at the treatment plant.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
- Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the application of supervisory techniques and principles.
- Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in business practices techniques and principles for process equipment maintenance and cleaning, landscaping maintenance, and buildings and grounds maintenance.
- Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in maintenance techniques and practices in an industrial environment.
- Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the application of planning techniques and principles.
- Advanced knowledge of and demonstrated experience in life cycle analysis of industrial equipment.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse individuals in varying occupations.
- Skill in working on multiple projects and assignments simultaneously and coordinating among diverse workgroups.
- Skill in oral and written communication techniques and principles and apply this skill to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
Competencies You Bring:
- Manages complexity
- Communicates Effectively
- Collaborates
- Decision Quality
- Plans and Aligns
- Optimizes Work Processes
- Interpersonal Savvy
Required Licenses or Certifications:
- Possession of a Washington State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group I.
- Possession of a Washington State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group lII or higher certificate (highly desirable) .
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions
- Work Location: Brightwater Treatment Plant, 22505 State Route 9 SE, Woodinville, WA.
- Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
- Union Representation: T his position is represented by Teamsters Local 117-WTD Supervisors bargaining unit.
- Duration: This recruitment aims to fill a Special Duty Assignment, with a duration of up to one year. King County employees are encouraged to speak with their managers if they are interested in pursuing a Special Duty Assignment.
Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. 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
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Note: Additional documents will not be considered during minimum qualification screening.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Rodney O. Dungo
HR Analyst
rdungo@kingcounty.gov
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Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
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