Lakehaven Water and Sewer District has an immediate opening for one Pretreatment Inspector from one of the levels below in our Field Operations Department.
Pretreatment Inspector II
Pretreatment Inspector III
Pretreatment Inspector IV
A Lakehaven Pretreatment Inspector is responsible for performing a variety of tasks to maintain the effectiveness of the District’s Wastewater Pretreatment Program. This includes establishing and monitoring commercial pretreatment devices for compliance with the District’s Sewer Use Rules by permitting, inspecting, sampling, reporting, record keeping, enforcing requirements, and providing customer service. This position acts as the District’s representative to customers discharging or planning to discharge to the District’s sewer system and professionally and effectively promotes compliance with applicable federal, state, and local pretreatment regulations.
As a Lakehaven Pretreatment Inspector, you will be part of a team that has been recognized by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies for its environmental stewardship and has been a long-standing member of the American Water Works Association. Lakehaven has a service area population of over 135,000 people living across a 35 square mile area in south King County, makings us one of the largest special-purpose water and sewer districts in the state. Our water system includes 450 miles of water mains, 25 active wells and 12 storage tanks, which allows us to meet a current annual average water demand of 10 million gallons per day (MGD) from the community. Lakehaven also has two wastewater treatment plants, 35 sewer lift stations, and 350 miles of sewer mains capable of collecting and treating up to 15.6 MGD. Our employees work hard to produce and treat high quality drinking water and to ensure treated wastewater adheres to EPA standards, which safeguards the local ecological system of Puget Sound.
As a member of the Field Operations Team, it is necessary that the ideal candidate be able to work independently as well as collaborate and work effectively with a team. Critical thinking and problem-
solving skills are essential. If you would like to work for an innovative utility with competitive pay rates, career advancement and training opportunities, this is the right opportunity for you.
Position placement and pay is dependent upon experience and qualifications.
The successful candidate should have the following (at entry level):
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two (2) year college degree preferred in Physical Sciences / Chemistry /Biology / Math / Engineering, or related fields, and two (2) years’ experience with a wastewater utility, or any equivalent combination of experience, knowledge and/or education.
- Must obtain within one (1) year, a valid Washington State, “Group I-OIT” Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification.
- Must possess a Wastewater Collection Specialist I Certification.
- Must obtain a Cross Connection Control Specialist Certification within one (1) year from initial employment.
- Must obtain within one (1) year from initial employment, any required certification or licenses applicable to the utility; i.e., First Aid Training, Certified Flagging, Safety, etc.
- Basic knowledge of domestic wastewater sewage collection system and treatment plant operations.
- General knowledge of EPA, DOH and DOE rules and regulations pertaining to wastewater testing and pretreatment, including reporting requirements.
- Ability to read and understand as-built drawings.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and produce clear, concise, accurate and timely reports.
- Basic knowledge of mathematical and statistical analysis methods, techniques, and principles.
BENEFITS:
- State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems PERS Plans
- Central Pension Fund Pension (IUOE membership)
- State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Deferred Compensation program.
- State of Washington Health Care Authority’s Medical, Dental, Vision benefit programs, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
- HRA VEBA Account
- Paid Time Off (Paid time off – 10.67 hrs. per month (increases with years of service) and WA Paid Sick Leave – 5.33 accrual each month)
- Holiday Pay (12 paid holidays)
- Please visit: Lakehaven Water and Sewer District Benefits Summary
Does this sound like the job for you? Lakehaven Water and Sewer District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals interested in applying for this position must submit a completed Cover Letter, Resume, and District Application through our portal on our website at www.lakehavenwsd.gov/154/employment.
If you need an accommodation in the recruitment process or an alternate format of this announcement, please enquire directly with the Human Resources Assistant Manager.
