Water System Operator WDMI​/WTMI

Under direct supervision of the Water Systems Specialist, this position is responsible for performing the full range of operations and maintenance of the Nisqually Indian Tribe's drinking water facilities, distribution systems, and storm water infrastructure to include operating, monitoring, maintaining and trouble-shooting the facility and processes ensuring compliance with relevant Environmental Protection Agency and other applicable regulations.

This position ensures the confidentiality, security, and accuracy of records, and promotes positive employee, customer, and community relations. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required and outstanding customer service to fellow employees, customers, vendors, etc. is expected. Regular attendance is required, and on occasion, later hours or weekend time may be required with project deadlines and a neat well-groomed professional appearance is always essential.

Please note:

NSORNA Nisqually's Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act requires all individuals who have ever been convicted of a sex offense to register with our Public Safety Department. This is true whether or not you have to register with another jurisdiction.

Primary responsibilities are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform. This list of responsibilities is intended to be representative of the duties performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed if such duties relate to the position.

• Independently performs and/or oversees water sampling, testing, analysis, and chemical treatment of a comprehensive range of water treatment Provides task supervision, mentorship, and instructs lower-level water technicians on specific projects as appropriate.
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets water quality data, prepares reports and recommendations on findings; identifies, recommends, and maintains practices required to determine and/or improve water quality delivered to
• Collects and analyzes water samples to ensure compliance with governmental regulations for potable water systems, guides and trains technical staff in potable water sampling and in the application of relevant governmental regulations.
• Plans, designs, and installs chemical treatment equipment and electronic programming for chemical feed systems, based on calculations of system requirements to maintain control parameters on potable water systems and related
• Researches and reviews current and developing federal water quality laws, regulations, and programs to determine potential impact on the Nisqually Indian Tribe's water systems.
• Coordinates all facets of the chemical feed system; orders and maintains inventory, sets up chemical injection points, and oversees the transfers of all hazardous chemicals and
• Inspects and monitors chemical feed equipment and identifies reasons for malfunctions; performs minor maintenance and repairs and necessary
• Oversees the disinfecting of the total water distribution system, the reservoir, and smaller potable water lines during the repairs and/or construction of piping systems.
• Coordinates all work orders pertaining to water systems; participates in an on-call program for response and support emergency situations involving the water
• Creates, composes, and edits technical and/or administrative correspondence, using computers and relevant software applications.
• Prepares compliance reports and correspondence to government agencies; may serve as a liaison to federal water quality regulatory authorities.
• Supports and assists maintenance personnel in completing scheduled maintenance activities in a timely and effective manner, while participating in and gaining hands‑on training in routine preventive maintenance tasks as appropriate.
• Oversee the maintenance and quality control of all aspects of the chemical feed system.
• The Public Works Department operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. This position must work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and rotating on-call shifts as required to support continuous operations and emergency response.
• Maintain required certifications and participate in ongoing training to stay current with wastewater treatment technology, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or
• Two (2) years' experience as a Water Systems…