Salary: $6,002.00 - $7,309.00 Monthly
Correctional Industries (CI) within the Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to fill a permanent Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 2 position. This position is located at McNeil Island Stewardship in Steilacoom, WA. This position typically works Wednesday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
In order to be considered for this position, please apply directly at www.careers.wa.gov to this announcement and attach the following items to your application:
- A current resume (Indicating your related experience);
- A Letter of Interest (Preferably no more than two pages) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are an ideal candidate for this position; and
- Three professional references.
We are looking for evidence in your application materials that you have the experience, skills, and abilities indicated in this job posting. Qualified applicants whose responses most closely match the requirements of this position may be invited to interview. Carefully review your application before submitting. All information may be verified and documentation may be required.
Correctional Industries (CI) is a unique blend of business and government, using private industry tools and techniques to provide a public service. Operations within the state correctional facilities are supported by sales to state agencies, county and local governments, and not-for-profit organizations.
AGENCY PROFILE:
For information about Correctional Industries at McNeil Island, please visit the CI MIS webpage.
Our mission at the Department of Corrections is to 'improve public safety by positively changing lives'. With more than 8,000 employees, we recognize that staff are our greatest asset, and the efforts of our dedicated workforce have garnered national recognition! Whether the work is inside a prison, out in the field, or an administrative office, DOC staff experience a high degree of personal reward knowing their efforts are creating an environment in which incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to safer communities.
Correctional Industries is committed to maintain and expand incarcerated work training programs which develop marketable skills, instill and promote positive work ethics, and reduce the tax burden of Corrections.
This position monitors the Well System and water distribution system on McNeil Island and helps in the Wastewater treatment area as needed. This position instructs and trains incarcerated individuals in the maintenance of equipment and related plant operations. The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 2 (WWTPO2) position is to ensure that chemical testing meets Federal and/or State regulations, Ensure/Enforces RCW, WAC rules DOH / DOE and applicable Department of Correction Policies.
DOC OFFERS:
- Flexible schedules
- Comprehensive compensation packages
- Training and development opportunities
- The fulfillment of public service
Duties
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Monitor well system, water tank and Distribution Network and/or Wastewater Treatment Plant:
- Monitor and maintain the well system at McNeil Island concurrent to the regulations and policy set by the Department of Health (DOH), Department of Ecology (DOE), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Corrections.
- Monitor and maintain adequate quantity and quality of portable water to staff and residents on McNeil Island; ensure sufficient quantities of water are available for fire protection.
- Operates the plant per Department of Ecology (DOE), Department of Health (DOH), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and applicable Department of Corrections policies.
Instruct and Train:
- Instruct, train and supervise offenders in the maintenance of water equipment and the related physical plant.
- Inspects well house, water distribution system and makes recommendations as
necessary or performs required maintenance.
Chemical Testing:
- Perform chemical tests as required by DOH; analyze and correlate test results and make adjustments to operations accordingly.
- Maintain logs and charts, prepare reports as needed.
- Perform routine inspections and maintenance of fire protection systems, including fire hydrants, fire extinguishers, and other associated equipment.
Other duties as assigned such as:
- Operate and maintain a number of water pump stations, reservoirs and elevated tanks.
- Assist other trades when assigned.
- Operate and maintain a number of wastewater stations.
Qualifications
Required qualifications:
- Valid Washington State Certificate of Competency issued by the Department of Health as a Water Treatment Plant Operator 1 or higher.
- Valid Washington State Certificate of Competency issued by the Department of Health as a Water Distribution Manager 1 or higher.
- Certification by Department of Ecology as a Group 2 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.
- Valid Washington driver's license.
Preferred qualifications:
- Ability to perform Chemical tests, analyzes result, and make appropriate adjustment to the water treatment system.
- Computer skills with experience in Word and Excel.
- Demonstrated organization and time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills.
- Maintains the highest standards of personal / professional ethical conduct.
- Ability to apply negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Must be able to effectively communicate with management, peers, offenders and the public as required to carry out.
Supplemental Information
Vision: Working together for safer communities.
Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
**Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
- A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
- Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
- We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
- Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
- This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.
What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:
- Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
- Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
- 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
- 12 paid holidays a year
- Generous retirement plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Deferred Compensation and so much more!
The DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email grace.kilmer@doc1.wa.gov or doccihrsupport@doc1.wa.gov.