Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Department: Planning & Community Development

Reports To: Utilities Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Opening Date: October 4, 2024

Closing Date: Open until closed

OVERVIEW OF SYSTEM: The Squaxin Island Tribe (SIT) operates a community sewer system for about 400 residents, and various businesses, including the Little Creek Casino and Resort. In 2007, SIT expanded it utility system with a membrane bioreactor (MBR) waste water and water recovery system. The MBR processes approximately 100,000 gallons per day of effluent to produce Class A water that is delivered to a 23-million-gallon reservoir and then used for irrigation of the SIT-owned Salish Cliffs Golf Course. SIT performs all the required tests, and meets all the Federal standards for waste water disposal.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Performs a variety of skilled technical duties and semi-skilled labor in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plants; performs adjustments and repairs to plant equipment; collects and documents samples for laboratory testing; performs lead supervision and training to assigned staff; and performs a variety of related duties as assigned. (Progression Plan: the incumbent shall be required to actively & aggressively obtain additional plant operator certifications, based on the “SIT Utilities Operator Progression Program”)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Provide lead supervision and training to assigned personnel; assign tasks and projects to plant operations staff; train staff in appropriate treatment methods and techniques; schedule staff to ensure proper plant coverage; audit and/or enter timesheet information into the computer system for assigned employees.

• Establish schedules and methods for providing maintenance and repair services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate supervisory and/or management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
• Purchase necessary equipment and supplies for the assigned work area utilizing the automated purchasing program.
• Perform assigned treatment plant rounds; inspect, monitor, troubleshoot, performance test and document plant processes by reading plant equipment gauges, dials, graphs, online analyzers, computer screens, meters, SCADA systems and other instrumentation.
• Operate and adjust treatments plant pumps, motors, feeders and other equipment to maintain appropriate plant operations.
• Maintain, compile and update plant operations logs and reports; perform and record mathematical calculations related to plant operational activities.
• Mix and add treatment chemicals; install and replace chlorine cylinder tanks; ensure adequate chemical application according to regulations and guidelines.
• Install, maintain, repair, modify, troubleshoot and service plant operations machinery and equipment including pumps, valves, motors, meters, tanks, reservoirs, feeders, and online analyzers; change lubrications.
• Washes and cleans bar screens, clarifiers, and tanks.
• Collect and document liquid and solid samples and perform a variety of routine water quality laboratory tests; work closely with the laboratory on testing processes; monitor laboratory results; collect water samples as required.
• Perform general plant facility maintenance such as cleaning, painting and repairing plant facilities; perform various grounds maintenance duties as required.
• Operate a variety of heavy equipment including backhoes, loaders, scrapers, forklifts, and dump trucks. Assist in unloading chemicals as necessary
• Coordinate construction, maintenance, material selection and repair activities with maintenance, laboratory, contractors, vendors and other staff.
• As assigned, participate in a variety of special projects such as construction of piping, electrical, and structural systems related to assigned work area.
• Conduct tours of outside agencies and staff, as necessary.
• Participate in the development of goals and procedures for water or wastewater treatment activities; gather and analyze data; develop a variety of reports.
• Work with a variety of vendors, outside contractors on water or wastewater activities; answer questions and resolve conflicts.
• Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge Of:

• Principals and practices of wastewater treatment plant operations.
• Operating principles of plant equipment such as valves, pumps and motors.
• Methods and techniques of maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting wastewater plant equipment and processes.
• Standard principles of the natural sciences including chemistry and biology.
• Basic mathematical principles.
• Laboratory analysis techniques and health standards for wastewater.
• Operational and safety regulations pertaining to wastewater treatment plant operations and vehicle and equipment usage.
• Wastewater treatment chemicals used within the plant and their safe use and application.
• Sampling methods and techniques.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices and procedures.
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to wastewater treatment.
• Principles of lead supervision and training.

Ability to:

• Operate and monitor wastewater treatment plant equipment.
• Read, interpret and calibrate gauges and other recording devices related to wastewater treatment plant operations.
• Take liquid and solid samples and perform routine laboratory tests.
• Diagnose operating problems and take effective course of actions.
• Make independent technical decisions to maintain proper treatment process.
• Maintain pertinent records and compile data into written reports.
• Perform routine to difficult maintenance, repairs and installations to plant equipment such as pumps, valves, and electronic monitoring devices.
• Read, interpret and understand technical manuals, drawings, blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Schedule maintenance and repair of wastewater treatment plants.
• Use and operate self-contained breathing apparatus equipment.
• Logically solve problems.
• Participate in and complete safety training courses including CPR and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) training.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting software applications.
• Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Assign tasks and special projects to plant operations staff.
• Lead and train plant operations staff.

License and Certificate:

• Obtain a Group I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate, within six (6) months.
• Obtain a Group II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate within three (3) years.
• Obtain a Group III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate, within five (5) years.
• Possession of a valid Washington driver’s license. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid CPR Certificate.
• A Class 2 Water Plant Operator certificate, is desirable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret: general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, lad surveys, building drawings, and flow diagrams, and governmental regulations. Must have the ability to write reports, write business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to manipulate common unit conversions, fractions, decimals, percentages and averages. Knowledge of linear, area and volumetric measurement especially as it pertains to fluid handling. Must be comfortable reading, creating and extracting data from all forms of graphs.

REASONING ABILITY: ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc..) in most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must have a current Washington State Driver’s License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Treatment plant environment; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, solvents, electrical energy, toxic materials, hazardous chemicals and all types of weather and temperature conditions; work in or with water and/or wastewater in confined spaces; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sufficient physical ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting; standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and operating motorized equipment

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: The successful candidate will be required to have a urinalysis for drug and alcohol screening in accordance with the Tribe’s Drug Free Workplace Policy.

INDIAN PREFERENCE: Indian Preference will be exercised in the hiring of this position in accordance with the Tribe’s Personnel Policies.

TO APPLY: Applications are available at Squaxinisland.org. Application packets including a resume and cover letter are accepted at the Squaxin Island Tribal Center, Human Resources office; 10 SE Squaxin Lane Shelton, WA 98584. Contact Steven Dorland, HR Assistant for more information: 360-432-3865.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE guidelines: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Atypical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in water or wastewater treatment plant operations.

Experience:

At least two (2) years of experience with direct operation and maintenance of a membrane bioreactor wastewater (MBR) plant, and at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.

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