Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 3

State of Washington; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 3 at McNeil Island to oversee the island's water distribution system, well site, and equipment, ensuring regulatory compliance under DOH/DOE/EPA standards.

The role documents include leading hands-on training for incarcerated individuals, managing sample collection, and maintaining plant operations during shifts. This is a full-time, permanent position on site at McNeil Island.

Qualifications

• Minimum Group 3 wastewater treatment operator certification.
• Valid Water Distribution Manager 1 (WDM1) certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of McNeil Island's water distribution system, well site, and related equipment.
• Serve as lead resource for training and instructing incarcerated individuals in equipment maintenance and water system operations.
• Ensure chemical testing meets applicable federal and state requirements.
• Provide operational backup and coverage for the wastewater treatment plant.

Job description

Location: McNeil Island Stewardship | McNeil Island, WA

Salary Range: $89,724 - $109,272 Annually

This position is represented by the Teamsters 117 bargaining unit.

The candidate of choice must work from the McNeil Island for each shift. This position has 4, 10 hour shifts from 6:30AM – 4:30PM Tuesday – Friday. Are you an experienced water and wastewater treatment professional who enjoys sharing your knowledge and supporting hands‑on job training? Join Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) Correctional Industries and help maintain essential water and wastewater infrastructure while contributing to meaningful work training opportunities for incarcerated individuals.

Description

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 3

Full Time | Permanent

Location: McNeil Island Stewardship | McNeil Island, WA

Salary Range: $89,724 - $109,272 Annually

This position is represented by the Teamsters 117 bargaining unit.

The candidate of choice must work from the McNeil Island for each shift. This position has 4, 10 hour shifts from 6:30AM – 4:30PM Tuesday – Friday. Are you an experienced water and wastewater treatment professional who enjoys sharing your knowledge and supporting hands‑on job training? Join Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) Correctional Industries and help maintain essential water and wastewater infrastructure while contributing to meaningful work training opportunities for incarcerated individuals.

As the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 3, at McNeil Island, you will oversee the operation, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of the island’s water distribution system, well site, and associated equipment. This position requires a minimum Group 3 wastewater treatment operator certification, a valid Water Distribution Manager 1 (WDM1) certification, which will ensure you can be responsible for collecting appropriate water samples in accordance with Department of Health (DOH) standards. You will maintain the well house, related equipment, and water distribution infrastructure while providing operational support and backfill coverage for the wastewater treatment plant.

In addition to your technical responsibilities, you will serve as a lead resource for training and instructing incarcerated individuals in equipment maintenance, water system operations, and related physical plant activities. You will help ensure chemical testing meets applicable federal and state requirements while maintaining compliance with relevant Revised Code of Washington (RCW) provisions, Washington Administrative Code (WAC) regulations, and Department policies.

Correctional Industries is committed to expanding work training programs that develop marketable skills, promote positive work ethics, and reduce the financial burden of corrections. If you’re ready to put your technical expertise to work while helping others develop valuable skills, join DOC and make a lasting impact on operational reliability, workforce development, and safer communities.

A Completed Application Packet Will Include

• A cover letter regarding your interest in this position with our agency
• A detailed resume
• Three professional references

Duties

We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service and are committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.

As a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 3, some of your duties will include:

• Operating Wastewater Treatment Plant and/or Well house and Distribution Network which could include:
  • Operating the Wastewater Treatment plant at McNeil Island concurrent to regulations and policy set by the Department of Ecology (DOE), Department of Health (DOH), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Corrections
  • Ensures proper operation of the MIS well and samples well water as described by DOH guidelines
  • Maintaining adequate quantity