Wastewater/Stormwater Manager
Apply NowCompany: City of Richland, WA
Location: Richland, WA 99352
Description:
Salary : $97,988.80 - $137,176.00 Annually
Location : Wastewater Treatment Facility: 555 Lacy Rd. - Richland, WA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time (Exempt)
Job Number: 2025-00026
Department: Public Works
Division: Wastewater Maintenance
Opening Date: 02/11/2025
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 7000
General Summary
The City of Richland is looking for a well-qualified candidate to join our team as Wastewater/Stormwater Manager. The ideal candidate will be familiar with Eastern Washington Phase 2 Municipal Stormwater Permit requirements and wastewater pretreatment programs.
TARGET HIRING RANGE: $8,165.73 - $9,798.53 Monthly (DOQ)
Performs difficult skilled technical work planning, supervising and directing the operations and maintenance of the Wastewater and Stormwater divisions, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Public Works Director ("supervisor"). Divisional supervision is exercised over assigned personnel.
CORE VALUES
All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Richland's core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City. The values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence promote and maintain a high level of morale and productivity, and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across all functions.
Click to view the complete job description to include essential functions and working conditions.
Minimum Qualifications
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree with coursework in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or related field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in wastewater treatment, including two (2) years in a supervisory role, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desirable Qualifications
Supplemental Information
Selection will be made based upon qualifications and a panel interview. The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a comprehensive background check commensurate to the position.
This position is considered open until filled, however, applicants who apply prior to Tuesday February 25, 2025 will be given first priority.
Summary of City of Richland benefits for unaffiliated staff (non-represented employees):
Note: Unaffiliated staff (non-union employees) may receive some or all of the benefits listed below based on the Compensation Plan For Unaffiliated Employees (Comp Plan) with the City; consult the Comp Plan for specific information about position benefits.
Regular Full-Time (35 to 40 hr/week) Employee Benefits
Extended Sick Leave (ESL) Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care) City Paid and Employee Paid Retirement Health Savings Plan Employee Assistance Program Annual Performance Assessment System Regular Full-time (30 to 34/hr week) Employee Benefits
Must meet eligibility requirements
Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
Regular Full-Time (40hr) Accrual Rates. (The accrual rates for full time (30-34hr) and part-time positions is pro-rated based upon the position's budgeted hours.)
Years of Continuous Service / Maximum Hours Per Month
0 months through 6 months / 13.33 hours per month
6 months through 9 years / 20.33 hours per month
10 years through 15 years / 22.33 hours per month
16 years through 20 years / 24.33 hours per month
Over 20 years / 26.33 hours per month
01
Do you have a valid driver's license?
02
Select which best describes your highest level of education.
03
Please list your degree and your major. If college level-course work, but no degree, list relevant coursework to the position. If no degree, list N/A.
04
Which best describes your experience in the operation or maintenance of a wastewater treatment facility or related?
05
Which best describes your experience in a lead or supervisory role?
06
Please describe your experience in a lead or supervisory role including where this experience is from (employer) and dates (to/from) in this role. If you have no experience, please put N/A.
07
Do you currently possess a Washington State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (Grade IV) Certification?
08
Please describe your familiarity with Eastern Washington Phase 2 Municipal Stormwater permit requirements. If you are not familiar please type N/A.
09
Please describe your familiarity with Wastewater pretreatment programs. If you are not familiar please type N/A.
Required Question
Location : Wastewater Treatment Facility: 555 Lacy Rd. - Richland, WA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time (Exempt)
Job Number: 2025-00026
Department: Public Works
Division: Wastewater Maintenance
Opening Date: 02/11/2025
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 7000
General Summary
The City of Richland is looking for a well-qualified candidate to join our team as Wastewater/Stormwater Manager. The ideal candidate will be familiar with Eastern Washington Phase 2 Municipal Stormwater Permit requirements and wastewater pretreatment programs.
TARGET HIRING RANGE: $8,165.73 - $9,798.53 Monthly (DOQ)
Performs difficult skilled technical work planning, supervising and directing the operations and maintenance of the Wastewater and Stormwater divisions, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Public Works Director ("supervisor"). Divisional supervision is exercised over assigned personnel.
CORE VALUES
All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Richland's core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City. The values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence promote and maintain a high level of morale and productivity, and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across all functions.
Click to view the complete job description to include essential functions and working conditions.
Minimum Qualifications
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Possession of Washington State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade IV Certification upon hire.
- Valid driver's license.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree with coursework in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or related field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in wastewater treatment, including two (2) years in a supervisory role, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desirable Qualifications
- Familiarity with Eastern Washington Phase 2 Municipal Stormwater Permit requirements.
- Familiarity with wastewater pretreatment programs.
Supplemental Information
Selection will be made based upon qualifications and a panel interview. The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a comprehensive background check commensurate to the position.
This position is considered open until filled, however, applicants who apply prior to Tuesday February 25, 2025 will be given first priority.
Summary of City of Richland benefits for unaffiliated staff (non-represented employees):
Note: Unaffiliated staff (non-union employees) may receive some or all of the benefits listed below based on the Compensation Plan For Unaffiliated Employees (Comp Plan) with the City; consult the Comp Plan for specific information about position benefits.
Regular Full-Time (35 to 40 hr/week) Employee Benefits
- Excellent open access (preferred provider) medical plan with substantial City-paid contribution
- City-paid dental and vision plans
- City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employee's annual salary)
- City-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 4% City-match deferred compensation with 457 and 401(a) plan options
- Senior Management Level = additional 4% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan
- Management Level = additional 3% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan
- Supervisors or Exempt Level = additional 1% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan
- Essential Plan health coverage (High Deductible PPO Plan)
- City pays 50% of the premium for Employee & Child/dren only, Employee pays 100% of Spouse premium
- Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holiday Leave
- 4% City-match deferred compensation; 457 and 401 (a) Plan options
- Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
- Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
- Annual Performance Assessment System
- Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holiday Leave
- 4% City-match deferred compensation; 457 and 401 (a) Plan options
- Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
- Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
- Annual Performance Assessment System
Must meet eligibility requirements
- Essential Plan health coverage (High Deductible PPO Plan)
Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
Regular Full-Time (40hr) Accrual Rates. (The accrual rates for full time (30-34hr) and part-time positions is pro-rated based upon the position's budgeted hours.)
Years of Continuous Service / Maximum Hours Per Month
0 months through 6 months / 13.33 hours per month
6 months through 9 years / 20.33 hours per month
10 years through 15 years / 22.33 hours per month
16 years through 20 years / 24.33 hours per month
Over 20 years / 26.33 hours per month
01
Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
02
Select which best describes your highest level of education.
- N/A - No High School Diploma or GED
- High School Diploma/GED
- College-level course work (no degree)
- Associate's Degree
- Trade School Certificate
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
03
Please list your degree and your major. If college level-course work, but no degree, list relevant coursework to the position. If no degree, list N/A.
04
Which best describes your experience in the operation or maintenance of a wastewater treatment facility or related?
- I have no experience.
- I have some experience but less than five (5) years.
- I have at least five (5) but less than seven (7) years of experience.
- I have at least seven (7) but less than ten (10) years of experience.
- I have ten (10) or more years of experience.
05
Which best describes your experience in a lead or supervisory role?
- I have no experience.
- I have some experience but less than two (2) years.
- I have at least two (2) but less than three (3) years of experience.
- I have at least three (3) but less than five (5) years of experience.
- I have five (5) or more years of experience.
06
Please describe your experience in a lead or supervisory role including where this experience is from (employer) and dates (to/from) in this role. If you have no experience, please put N/A.
07
Do you currently possess a Washington State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (Grade IV) Certification?
- Yes
- No
08
Please describe your familiarity with Eastern Washington Phase 2 Municipal Stormwater permit requirements. If you are not familiar please type N/A.
09
Please describe your familiarity with Wastewater pretreatment programs. If you are not familiar please type N/A.
Required Question