Position Information

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Administers District’s cross-connection control program, fats, oil and grease (FOG) and water quality.
• Serves as District representative for water quality-related regional.
• Serves as the designated Safety Officer for the Some of the specific duties related to that include:
  • Monitors and informs staff about worker safety regulatory.
  • Organizes, writes, updates, and implements safety programs and procedures in accordance with the applicable regulations and standards.
  • Coordinates and conducts safety meetings and refresher.
  • Reports safety infractions by employees to the respective direct.
  • Researches, answers questions and makes recommendations regarding safety.
  • Monitors safety equipment for required maintenance, service, certification and recalibration.
• Fosters community and major customer relations by creating partnerships with various community associations and organizations for safety and water quality.
• Participates in selected inter-agency activities with City, County, State, and Federal agencies as directed.
• Monitors other municipal and governing entities’ programs and activities that could impact District operations.
• Determines the required equipment, materials, and personnel with the necessary skills for each work order.
• Assemble the same and assesses site conditions to determine proper layout and approach for work site safety.
• Provides technical assistance for on-site work activities related to safety.
• Coordinate safety training for staff and administers District safety training programs.
• Oversees and assesses water quality and safety programs – such as waterline flushing, sampling, and administer applicable programs.
• Inspects the work of staff for adherence to standards and instructions; plans and executes corrective actions as needed; makes recommendations to supervisors regarding safety-related conduct.
• Fulfills on-site Safety Officer’s role when assigned to larger or safety sensitive job sites.
• Troubleshoots, maintains and services water quality sampling and safety equipment.
• Assesses safety practices and makes recommendations for corrective action.
• Prepares incident reports, work orders, logs daily activities; performs data entry in various software systems.
• Maintains records in compliance with Department of Health and Department of Labor and Industries requirements.
• Coordinates monthly safety meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• In-depth understanding of all regulatory requirements.
• Proficient verbal and written skills.
• Ability to coach, train, present and oversee the safety practices of a work crew.
• Understanding of appropriate safe working methods.
• Strong communication (oral, written and interpersonal) skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, the general public, etc.

Experience/Education:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum one year of post-secondary education preferred – two years of formal position-related experience maybe substituted for each year of post-secondary education.
• Four years in directly related fields or proven skill level as validated by the M&O Director or their assignee.
• Two-years of direct position-related experience.
• Completes a minimum of 40 hours of effective communication/presentation training.
• Public speaking and formal instruction experience preferred.

Licensing Requirements:

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• Cross-connection Control Specialist Certification - within 6 months in this position.
• First Aid/CPR Instructor level certification – within one year in this position.
• Water Distribution Manager Level II Certification – within one year in this position.
• Washington Wastewater Collection Personnel Association Level II Certification – within one year in this position.

Other Requirements:

Reliable and regular attendance, and the ability to work harmoniously with other employees.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Most work is performed outdoors and may be exposed to traffic hazards, at high elevations, or deep in underground vaults. Subject to 24-hour emergency call back. This position typically requires: fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to move objects.

SCHEDULE:

Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm

BENEFITS:

• 457 Deferred Compensation
• 457 Employer Match Deferred Compensation
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• State Pension Plan (PERS)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance