Process Supervisor - Brightwater

Project Control Supervisor

An exciting new opportunity for a Project Control Supervisor within the King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) has just arrived. This is a new position, and you will partner with two peers to help lead the Process Control work group at the treatment plants.

This role will help the entire Process Control work group but will have a primary focus on the Brightwater treatment plant, the Carnation treatment plant, as well as the conveyance pump stations on the east side of Lake Washington. The role will have supervisory responsibilities for technical staff involved in the engineering and analysis of the process control function for wastewater treatment plants. The position will interface with individual contributors up to members of the division leadership team and will play an important role in influencing the strategy and the future capital development investments of our utility.

Beyond the core wastewater process control work, this leader will help direct our on-site compliance efforts with environmental regulations and help build out a workforce and systems to support these compliance requirements.

WTD is committed to the principles of equity and social justice. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences in our workforce and are committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees.

Apply now for a rewarding career at the Wastewater Treatment Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing :

• Perform the full scope of supervisory responsibilities for the assigned process control staff
• Evaluate plant performance and laboratory data and provide or approve directives for process control adjustments
• Review and approve regulatory and technical reports
• Partner with regulatory agencies and diligently work to ensure compliance with all permits, laws, and regulations
• Provide overall vision for the process control function and motivate employees
• Approve purchasing, budgeting, design upgrades, and major process control changes
• Review and approve laboratory testing and sampling techniques and procedures including quality assurance / quality control programs (QA / QC)
• Review, improve, and create work processes and procedures to help improve efficiency and documentation

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

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It would be great if you also bring : Demonstrated experience and knowledge in supervising people.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions :

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

Anticipated Timeline for this recruitment : Technical Vetting : Virtual screening questions followed by a required essay. Tentative week of 10 / 27 Interview : Virtual interview tentative week of 11 / 3

To apply, submit a : Complete Application, Resume, Cover Letter, Complete Supplemental Questions

Note : Additional documents will not be considered during minimum qualification screening. For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact : Dan Sherman HR Analyst dasherman@kingcounty.gov