Water Treatment Plant Supervisor & Lead Operator

City of Seattle; Duvall (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (As Appropriate)

Job summary

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) seeks a Water Treatment Plant Operator, Supervisor to lead daily operations at a Level 4 water treatment facility. You will guide operators, set priorities, and ensure safe drinking water delivery to Seattle and regional customers.

You will review regulatory reports, maintain records, mentor staff, and foster a safe, efficient work environment. This fully on-site role requires strong leadership and technical expertise in water treatment processes.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years working for a water utility including three (3) years in a Class 3 or higher water treatment plant.
• Washington State Department of Health Level 4 Water Treatment Plant Operator certification or equivalent, with six months to obtain Washington certification if coming from another state.

Responsibilities

• Perform the duties of the Operator in Responsible Charge at the water treatment plant.
• Supervise, lead, train, and mentor other water treatment plant operators.
• Prepare accurate regulatory reports and sign off on monthly DOH reports.
• Operate monitoring software and record test data to track operations and support regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Operational oversight

Job description

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) seeks a Water Treatment Plant Operator, Supervisor to lead daily operations at a Level 4 water treatment facility. You will guide operators, set priorities, and ensure safe drinking water delivery to Seattle and regional customers.

You will review regulatory reports, maintain records, mentor staff, and foster a safe, efficient work environment. This fully on-site role requires strong leadership and technical expertise in water treatment processes.