Water Treatment Plant Operator II

City of Everett, WA; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Everett is seeking a Water Treatment Plant Operator II to oversee operations at the water filtration plant. The role requires valid certification and the ability to perform maintenance and operational tasks. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth within the city government.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement pension through Washington State

Vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Washington State Level II Water Treatment Plant Operator certification.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Washington State Driver License.
• Experience in operating and maintaining water treatment facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard operating and maintenance procedures at the Water Filtration Plant.
• Lead shift operator responsibilities under general supervision.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and performance criteria.

Skills

Water Treatment Operations

Maintenance Procedures

Emergency Repairs

Education

Washington State Level II Water Treatment Plant Operator certification

Forklift operator certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Base pay range

Salary

$7,505.00 - $9,125.00 Monthly

Location

Sultan, WA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

B25022

Department

Public Works

Division

Water Filtration Plant

Opening Date

06/13/2025

Closing Date

8/13/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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Nature of Work

The City of Everett is accepting applications on an open/continuous basis for the Civil Service examination process for Water Treatment Plant Operator II at the City's Water Treatment Plant in Sultan, WA.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

• Possess a valid Washington State Level II Water Treatment Plant Operator certification from the Washington State Department of Health OR
• Possess a valid Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate recognized as an equivalent to the Washington State Level II Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate by the Association of Boards of Certification AND obtain a Washington State Level II Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate within six (6) months of hire.
• Employees hired after 1/26/2023 must obtain a Washington State Level III Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate within one (1) year of eligibility.
• Obtain within six (6) months of hire and maintain a forklift operator certification in accordance with Washington Division of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH) rules.
• Possession of a valid driver license at the date of hire, and the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Washington State Driver License within 30 days of the date of hire.
  
  

If a Candidate Holds An Operator Certification From a State Other Than Washington State, To Qualify For RECIPROCITY, The Candidate Must

• Meet Washington education and experience requirements.
• Have received a Washington state approved passing score on an Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) standardized exam within the current exam cycle or previous exam cycle.
• Hold a valid certification in good standing.
• Pay the application fee.
  
  

We have full reciprocity with

• Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona, Massachusetts, Montana, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wyoming
  
  

We have conditional reciprocity with

• Oregon - if certification was received by taking a 2013, or later, standardized ABC exam
• Nevada - if certification was received by taking the 2017 standardized ABC exam
• Colorado - for levels A-D, not for class S
• Utah - if certificate is not a restricted certificate
• New York - if exam score is 70 percent or higher
  
  

We do not have reciprocity with

• California, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, or Texas
  
  

CITY OF EVERETT WATER FILTRATION PLANT

Our Operators play a critical role in delivering roughly 100 million gallons of drinking water daily to over 640,000 customers, about seventy-five percent of Snohomish County. The Water Filtration Plant (WFP) is nestled in the valley just north of Sultan, WA on the Chaplain Reservoir, offering majestic views of the Cascade Mountains. The WFP plans to spend over $18 million dollars in capital improvements over the next five years and as an operator you will play a critical role in these capital investments. Grow your skills with a city that supports its Operators, in both on-the-job training and meeting professional growth requirements.

Why Everett?

Working for City government is personally rewarding for those looking to make an impact at the community level. As an employer, we advocate for employee professional growth and value work-life balance.

The City of Everett is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our goal is to recruit and hire capable and engaged job candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.

The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a retirement pension through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information on benefits for this position, click here: AFSCME Benefit Guide

About The Position

The Water Treatment Plant Operator II performs standard operating and maintenance procedures at the City of Everett's Water Filtration Plant and related facilities.

The work in the class involves the performance of a variety of tasks of routine difficulty and of emergency repair work relating to the continuous operation and maintenance of the water filtration plant and related facilities. The work is performed during an assigned shift under the general supervision of the senior operator, and job performance is evaluated on the basis of compliance with established operating and maintenance procedures, adherence to safety standards, and other established performance criteria.

This is the second level in the Water Treatment Plant Operator series. Employees in this class may act as lead shift operator with responsible charge under the general supervision of the senior water treatment plant operator and be responsible for all lead shift operator duties and responsibilities.

For a full description of this position, please see the class specification on the City's website.

How To Apply

• Application materials may be accessed via http://www.everettwa.gov/careers.
• All applicants are required to complete and submit the following:
• The standard City of Everett Application Form.
• Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire for Water Treatment Plant Operator II.
• Applications must be submitted through the City's online application system by 5:00 p.m. on August 13, 2025 to be considered however applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis and interview will be scheduled as needed.
• INCOMPLETE, FAXED, OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
  
  

EXAMINATION STEPS

• There will be a pre-screening of all applications.
• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be individually reviewed and evaluated (weighted 30%), separate from the application. Please answer the supplemental questions in DETAIL even if you have answered the question earlier in the application.
• Top-scoring applicants will be called to an oral panel interview (weighted 70%), APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED ON A WEEKLY BASIS AND INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED AS NEEDED.
• All vacancies in this job class will be filled from the ranked Civil Service register established from the examination process and names on the list are active for 12 months after certification.
  
  

IMPORTANT NOTES

• A passing grade of 70.00 or higher is required on all parts of the screening process for placement on the ranked Civil Service eligible register.
• The examination process is designed to sample and measure the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Applicants claiming veterans' preference points in accordance with RCW 41.04.010 as amended and meeting eligibility criteria must submit form DD214, or its equivalent or successor discharge paperwork, that characterizes his or her service as qualifying discharge as defined in RCW 73.04.005.
• Extensive background checks will be conducted.
• This job classification is represented by Everett Municipal Employees Local 113, AFSCME.
  
  

Filing Opens: June 13, 2025

Filing Closes: August 13, 2025

Open/Continuous

B25022

The City of Everett provides a comprehensive health benefits package to eligible members consisting of the following:

• Kaiser Permanente CORE HMO or HMA Self-insured Medical Plan
• Dental Plan 12 through AFCME Council 2 Trust
• Vision insurance through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
• Life Insurance for the employee in the amount of 1x the annual salary
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Policy
  
  

Benefits for the eligible employee and eligible dependents begins the first month following the employee's hire date (i.e. if hired in March, benefits start April 1st.) Premiums for Delta Dental and VSP Vision are paid by the City on behalf of the employee for single or family coverage. Premiums for HMA Medical and Kaiser Medical Coverage are shared by the employee. Premiums for Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage on behalf of the employee are paid by the City.

An additional life insurance benefit is available through a Voluntary Life insurance program for the employee, spouse and children. The employee pays the premiums for this benefit.

It is mandatory that both the City and the employee pay into the Department of Retirement Systems for Washington State.

Three voluntary Deferred Compensation programs are available for employee participation.

A Flexible Spending Plan is available that allows you to make pre-tax contributions for Health Care reimbursement and/or Dependent Care reimbursement for eligible expenses not covered by medical insurance.

Employees are responsible for their own Long Term Disability premiums through the AFSCME Union. Contact [phone] or [e-mail] for information on premiums and coverage.

The Employee Assistance Program EAP is provided free of charge to eligible employees and family members.

Vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits are provided to eligible employees in accordance with the Labor Agreement.

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• Important! Please read ALL of the instructions below: Please treat this supplemental questionnaire as a TEST. Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be the source of information used to determine whether you meet the eligibility requirements to move on in this process. Please note that strictly AI generated answers tend to not score well. Your supplemental questionnaire will be individually reviewed and evaluated. The supplemental questionnaire will be "blind rated," and raters will only have the information you have provided on this questionnaire. Applicants will be accountable for the accuracy of their representations made in the supplemental questionnaire. These representations will be verified by the City. I have read and understand the above instructions.
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• No
  

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• A candidate may qualify for reciprocity if the following qualifications are met: • Meet Washington education and experience requirements. • Have received a Washington state approved passing score on an Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) standardized exam within the current exam cycle or previous exam cycle. • Hold a valid certification in good standing. • Pay the application fee. We have full reciprocity with: • Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona, Massachusetts, Montana, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wyoming We have conditional reciprocity with: • Oregon - if certification was received by taking a 2013, or later, standardized ABC exam • Nevada - if certification was received by taking the 2017 standardized ABC exam • Colorado - for levels A-D, not for class S • Utah - if certificate is not a restricted certificate • New York - if exam score is 70 percent or higher We do not have reciprocity with: • California, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, or Texas I have read and understand reciprocity qualifications.
• Yes
• No
  

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Do you possess a valid Washington State Level II Water Treatment Plant Operator certification from the Washington State Department of Health? Provide certification level?

• Yes
• No
  

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Do you possess a valid Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate recognized as an equivalent (see reciprocity language above) to the Washington State Level II Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate by the Association of Boards of Certification? Please provide the state or location of your certification and the operator level.

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Are you in possession of or are you able to obtain a Washington State Driver's License within 30 days of hire?

• Yes
• No
  

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Describe your experience and training in operating and/or maintaining pumps, electric motors, SCADA control systems and/or other equipment common to water treatment facilities. Please be specific.

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What is your experience in receiving chemical deliveries? For example, chemicals such as hydrofluosilicic acid, aluminum sulfate, or liquid sodium hypochlorite.

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Describe and detail your experience in performing various laboratory analysis to monitor water quality and control Water Filtration Plant processes, all with minimal supervision.

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What experience do you have using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and/or Human Machine Interface (HMI) software to monitor and control plant systems?

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Describe your experience as operator in responsible charge (ORC) of a potable water filtration plant? Please include details such as your primary duties, the level to which you were held responsible, the capacity of the plant, and include your position title(s).

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