The City of Port Townsend is recruiting to fill one opening in the Wastewater Treatment/Compost division of the Public Works Department. The position may be filled at either the Crew Chief Apprentice or Crew Chief level, depending on qualifications.

Full job descriptions and requirements for both positions. 

BENEFITS

• WA State PERS retirement and optional 457 Deferred Comp
• Teamsters pension *
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance through WA Teamsters Welfare Trust Fund *
• Time loss/short-term disability insurance
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Sick leave (earns 1 day per month)
• May be eligible for sick leave conversion annually
• Vacation (graduated accrual schedule starts at 8 hours per month)
• 12 paid holidays
• Eligible for up to 3 floating holidays based on years of service 
• Up to 5 days of bereavement leave, if applicable
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This position may be eligible for the additional compensation listed below. Details can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement: 

• Longevity pay on a graduated schedule starting at 2% after 5 years, up to 12% after 25 years
• Remote plant operations pay
• Emergency response pay
• Phone-watch pay
• Overtime pay or compensatory time
• Premium pay or compensatory time
• Jury duty pay at regular rate during service
• Call-back pay
• Standby pay

WASTEWATER TREATMENT/COMPOST CREW CHIEF

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Washington State driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier
• WA State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group II or higher certification
• 10+ years of experience working at a classification II or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant with 5 or more years in a lead role or 2 or more years as a Wastewater Crew Chief Apprentice
• Certified Compost Facility Operator certification issued by Washington Organics Recycling Council
• First Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 1 year of being in this position
• Flagger Training Certification within the first 6 months in this position
• Washington State CDL B or ability to obtain within 12 months in the position

Preferred

• Two years of vocational or college coursework in technical areas such as environmental science, civil engineering, and/or computer technology
• 10+ years of experience leading wastewater-related plant operations involving secondary treatment
• 5 years of supervisory experience
• WA State Group III or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification
• WA State Class A CDL

WASTEWATER TREATMENT/COMPOST CREW CHIEF APPRENTICE

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Washington State driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier
• WA State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group II or higher certification
• 10+ years of experience working at a classification II or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant with 3 or more years in a lead role
• Certified Compost Facility Operator certification issued by Washington Organics Recycling Council
• First Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 1 year of being in this position
• Flagger Training Certification within the first 6 months in this position
• Washington State CDL B or ability to obtain within 12 months in the position

Preferred

• Two years of vocational or college coursework in technical areas such as environmental science, civil engineering, and/or computer technology
• 10+ years of experience leading wastewater-related plant operations involving secondary treatment
• 3+ years of supervisory experience
• WA State Group III or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification
• WA State Class A CDL