Port Townsend

Position

Wastewater Treatment/Compost Crew Chief or Crew Chief Apprentice

Port Townsend, WA, United States

Under general supervision by the division manager, performs the administrative tasks and physical labor related to the oversight, operations, and supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and/or Compost Facility. Oversees a small team or crew to assign tasks, ensures the team or crew follows procedures, and ensures tasks are completed efficiently and correctly. Supervises the day-to-day operations of a small team or crew;

keeps a close watch on activities and situations; and communicates observations to the division manager. This position leads the team without formal authority over employee performance reviews or disciplinary actions. The City of Port Townsend strives to provide quality and reliable infrastructure operations in service to the community and environment as the City looks toward a sustainable future.

• WA State PERS retirement and optional 457 Deferred Comp
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance through WA Teamsters Welfare Trust Fund
• Time loss/short-term disability insurance
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Sick leave (earns 1 day per month)
• May be eligible for sick leave conversion annually
• Vacation (graduated accrual schedule starts at 8 hours per month)
• 12 paid holidays
• Eligible for up to 3 floating holidays based on years of service
• Up to 5 days of bereavement leave, if applicable
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Longevity pay on a graduated schedule starting at 2% after 5 years, up to 12% after 25 years
• Emergency response pay
• Phone-watch pay
• Overtime pay or compensatory time
• Premium pay or compensatory time
• Jury duty pay at regular rate during service
• Standby pay

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Washington State driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier
• WA State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group II or higher certification
• 10+ years of experience working at a classification II or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant with 5 or more years in a lead role or 2 or more years as a Wastewater Crew Chief Apprentice
• Certified Compost Facility Operator certification issued by Washington Organics Recycling Council
• First Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 1 year of being in this position
• Flagger Training Certification within the first 6 months in this position
• Washington State CDL B or ability to obtain within 12 months in the position

• Two years of vocational or college coursework in technical areas such as environmental science, civil engineering, and/or computer technology
• 10+ years of experience leading wastewater-related plant operations involving secondary treatment
• 5 years of supervisory experience
• WA State Group III or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification
• WA State Class A CDL

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Washington State driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier
• WA State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group II or higher certification
• 10+ years of experience working at a classification II or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant with 3 or more years in a lead role
• Certified Compost Facility Operator certification issued by Washington Organics Recycling Council
• First Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 1 year of being in this position
• Flagger Training Certification within the first 6 months in this position
• Washington State CDL B or ability to obtain within 12 months in the position

• Two years of vocational or college coursework in technical areas such as environmental science, civil engineering, and/or computer technology
• 10+ years of experience leading wastewater-related plant operations involving secondary treatment
• 3+ years of supervisory experience
• WA State Group III or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification
• WA State Class A CDL