Salary : $3,296.62 - $4,178.65 Biweekly
Location : Brightwater Treatment Plant - 22505 State Route 9 SE, Woodinville, WA
Job Type: Career Service (Exec)
Job Number:
Department: DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division: Wastewater Treatment
Opening Date: 08/24/2026
Closing Date: 9/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: A2 : SEIU L925-Wastewater
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week

Summary
This is a competitive posting, and the position is open to all qualified candidates.

This recruitment will hire for (1) position. In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Wastewater Treatment Operators for the Brightwater Treatment plant location within the Wastewater Treatment Division over the next 6 months.

About the Role:

The candidate will be a part of a flexible and dynamic team responsible for operating and maintaining the Brightwater treatment plant and recycled water system. They will be providing expertise and support to maintain continuous effective wastewater operations. The candidate will aid other plant staff, other King County staff, contractors and consultants as needed or required. A successful candidate will maintain and strive toward intra-team. and cross-team support and cooperation daily

The candidate will develop a high level of knowledge in the membrane processes, solids streams, dewatering, digestion, and odor control specific to Brightwater.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

• Operate,monitor, andmaintainbiological, chemical, mechanical, and hydraulic processes at wastewater treatment plants, collection system pump and regulator stations and associated facilities
• Operate, monitor, and control wastewater equipment and systems with complex computer systems
• Optimizewastewater plant performance by sampling, testing analyzing wastewater and recommending changes to process which meet federal, and Washington State permits and regulations
• Perform maintenance on offsite facilities and associated structures, including buildings equipment, and grounds. Duties include cleaning, servicing operating equipment, and performing housekeeping tasks
• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot andmaintainsystems and processes in pump stations and Stormwater facilities
• Train others in site-specific areas or through on-the-job training
• Provide troubleshooting, problem-solving, coordination and decision-making when performing duties, and be able to respond to unusual and/or emergency situations. Be on call after hours for such situations

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• Washington State Group 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification from the Washington State Department of Ecology or out-of-state equivalency which must be converted to a Washington certification
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, including preliminary, primary, secondary, digestion, gas handling systems, sludge handling and plant-wide air, water, electrical and hydraulic support systems
• Knowledge of collection systems, including pump stations, regulator stations and miscellaneous structures, and of disinfecting methods
• Knowledge of wastewater terminology and process control
• Knowledge of and skill in applying sampling, testing and laboratory procedures
• Skill in the interpretation and application of technical information from plant drawings, operations and maintenance manuals and lab tests
• Skill in manually starting and stopping equipment, systems, and processes Skill in establishing and maintaining work relationships with diverse occupational groups

Competencies You Bring:

• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.

Required Licenses for a Wastewater Treatment Operator:

• Washington State Group I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification from the Washington State Department of Ecology or out-of-state equivalency which must be converted to a Washington certification
• Valid Washington State Driver's License.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

• Work Location: BrightwaterTreatment Plant - 22505 WA-9, Woodinville, WA 98072
• Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, you must be available to work, nights, weekends and holidays. This position works a rotating shift schedule. The treatment plants are operated 24/7. Applicants must be available to work any and all assigned shift schedules.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by S.E.I.U. 925 (Wastewater Treatment Division).
• Physical Requirement: Incumbents perform field work at a wastewater treatment plant and associated facilities and are required to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, use ladders, and there is exposure to hazardous chemicals and noxious odors.A pre-employment physical, review of driving record and reference checks will be conducted prior to any final job offer.

Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We value diverse perspectives, 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.

Applications without the following required materials will not be considered for this position.

To apply, submit a:

• Complete Application
• Resume
• Responses to Supplemental Questions

Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.
Anticipated Timeline for this recruitment (subject to change):

• Technical Vetting:
• Onsite Panel Interviews (45 minutes)
  
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Application Process

If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County's vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

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