Industrial Instrument/Electrical Technician Lead - West Point
Apply NowCompany: King County, WA
Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
Salary: $53.49 - $67.80 Hourly
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Special Duty Assignment
Job Number: 2025-23939
Department: DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division: Wastewater Treatment
Opening Date: 03/19/2025
Closing Date: 4/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: A2 : SEIU L925-Wastewater
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
Summary
This Special Duty Assignment (SDA) opportunity is open to current King County Career Service employees who have passed their initial probation only. You must get approval from your current supervisor/manager to accept a Special Duty Assignment. We are not accepting external applications at this time.
The King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) has a staffing need for experienced and technically proficient Industrial Instrument/Electrical Technician Lead at our West Point Treatment Plant. This is a great opportunity to build leadership skills while utilizing and expanding in the instrument and electrical fields. As a mission critical employee our efforts directly support operations as we collaborate with other plant crafts to resolve issues and achieve common goals.
About the Role:
The responsibilities of this classification include overseeing and directing the technical work of employees performing instrumentation and electrical control work in a wastewater treatment plant and associated facilities. Incumbents perform specific instrumentation and/or electrical duties and responsibilities and are considered working technical leads. This position will have the opportunity to work on a large variety of systems and projects.
About the Team:
The wastewater treatment division carries out essential work that protects the environment and all members of the public. We are comprised of a group of professionals that strives to deliver outstanding service through a collaborative effort both at our treatment plants and offsite collection facilities. The instrumentation and electrical group are a critical component within the wastewater treatment division helping to fulfill the county's mission to protect the region's water, air, land and natural habitats.
Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As an Industrial Instrument/Electrical Technician Lead, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at
Apply now for a rewarding career at the of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.
Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
Competencies You Bring:
Required Licenses:
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in a technical assessment and one or more panel interviews.
To apply, submit a:
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Angelia Remolana, HR Analyst at
Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visit our website and check us out atFacebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, YouTube and ourWTD Blog
Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website, explore aninteractive mapof our recent accomplishments and check us out atFacebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTubeand Keeping King County Green News
Sign up for to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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Are you a current Wastewater Local SEIU 925 member?
Required Question
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Special Duty Assignment
Job Number: 2025-23939
Department: DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division: Wastewater Treatment
Opening Date: 03/19/2025
Closing Date: 4/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: A2 : SEIU L925-Wastewater
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
Summary
This Special Duty Assignment (SDA) opportunity is open to current King County Career Service employees who have passed their initial probation only. You must get approval from your current supervisor/manager to accept a Special Duty Assignment. We are not accepting external applications at this time.
The King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) has a staffing need for experienced and technically proficient Industrial Instrument/Electrical Technician Lead at our West Point Treatment Plant. This is a great opportunity to build leadership skills while utilizing and expanding in the instrument and electrical fields. As a mission critical employee our efforts directly support operations as we collaborate with other plant crafts to resolve issues and achieve common goals.
About the Role:
The responsibilities of this classification include overseeing and directing the technical work of employees performing instrumentation and electrical control work in a wastewater treatment plant and associated facilities. Incumbents perform specific instrumentation and/or electrical duties and responsibilities and are considered working technical leads. This position will have the opportunity to work on a large variety of systems and projects.
About the Team:
The wastewater treatment division carries out essential work that protects the environment and all members of the public. We are comprised of a group of professionals that strives to deliver outstanding service through a collaborative effort both at our treatment plants and offsite collection facilities. The instrumentation and electrical group are a critical component within the wastewater treatment division helping to fulfill the county's mission to protect the region's water, air, land and natural habitats.
Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As an Industrial Instrument/Electrical Technician Lead, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at
Apply now for a rewarding career at the of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.
Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
- Provide lead direction and technical expertise to assigned staff. Lead responsibilities include determining work assignments, work priorities, work schedules, training, participating in hiring and providing feedback on performance evaluations. Technical responsibilities include but are not limited to training, troubleshooting, repairing and the maintenance of control systems.
- Write material requests to replace defective parts or additions to spare parts inventory. Review preventative maintenance procedures and practices on plant control systems; review documentation of changes made in plant and associated facilities instrument/electrical control systems; update technical and program documentation. Perform preventive maintenance and repair of uninterruptible power supplies equipment including the servicing and replacement of batteries.
- Troubleshoot, repair and maintain all wastewater treatment plant control systems (computer, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and power distribution).
- Analyze industrial processes in troubleshooting and repair of process control instrumentation. Design new controls and modify existing control systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair supervisory and distributed control systems and programmable logic controllers; apply electronic theory, digital electronics, and proportional integral derivative control strategies to implement program changes to distributed control system (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), and supervisory and data acquisition systems. Determinate appropriate inventory of spare parts for critical instrumentation.
- Repair and maintain the methane gas systems, including the programmable logic controller (PLC), gas compressors, gas drying system and control and operation of waste gas burners or flares.
- Review blueprints, work orders and shop drawings to establish work schedules and to facilitate coordination of maintenance work. Coordinate and assist with other crafts when needed to perform assigned task. Assist in the inspection of instrumentation installed by external vendors or contractors. Witness and assess loop commission testing.
- Work with operations staff, engineers, and suppliers to explain the functioning of processes and procedures needed to operate new equipment. Install, modify, and upgrade new and existing electrical systems, fixtures, and other related electrical equipment in compliance with local and national electrical codes. Perform maintenance and repairs on (low, medium, and high voltage) switchgear, transformers, power generators, and distribution systems.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
- Journey level work experience (four years) in an industrial maintenance environment. Knowledge of the application of national electrical codes, electrical distribution and generation principles and techniques. Knowledge of different functions of electrical equipment and electrical troubleshooting and diagnosis. Knowledge of physics, chemistry and mathematics.
- Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC), basic motors and controls, and soldering techniques and splicing. Knowledge of electronic/electrical circuits, instrumentation, and test equipment. Knowledge of PID control loops. Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures. Knowledge of purchasing techniques and principles. Knowledge of industrial safety procedures.
- Demonstrated skill in running conduit and installing wire and variable frequency drive programming, maintenance, and repair.
- Demonstrated skill in using electrical and electronic test equipment, troubleshooting equipment using limited documentation, designing, or modifying technical publications and instrumentation/electrical drawings, designing and engineering instrument and electrical control systems; and applying industrial codes and guidelines to design, install and maintain all plant instrumentation.
- Demonstrated skill in using a computer and related software.
- Demonstrated skill in operating power and hand tools.
- Communication skills in oral and written communication techniques and principles and the ability to apply this skill in reading, writing, and following oral and written instructions.
- Demonstrated skill in working in a team environment.
Competencies You Bring:
- Action Oriented: Identifies and seizes new opportunities; Displays a can-do attitude in good and bad times; Steps up to handle tough issues.
- Manages Ambiguity: Deals comfortably with the uncertainty of change; Is calm and productive, even when things are up in the air; Deals constructively with the problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes.
- Collaborates: Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives; Partners with others to get work done; Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments; Gains trust and support of others.
- Communicates Effectively: Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels; Attentively listens to others; Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization.
- Manages Complexity: Asks the right questions to accurately analyze situations; Uncovers root causes to difficult problems; Evaluates pros and cons, risks and benefits of different solution options.
- Decision Quality: Makes sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information; Considers all relevant factors and uses appropriate decision-making criteria and principles.
Required Licenses:
- Washington State Driver's License.
- Additional licenses, certifications and other requirements determined to be necessary to meet the business needs of the employing unit may be required.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
- Work Location: West Point Treatment Plant - 1400 Discovery Park Blvd. Seattle, WA 98199
- Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. The position requires the ability to work all shift schedules and required to report to work during adverse and inclement weather conditions. Mandatory participation in afterhours on-call rotation.
- Union Representation: This position is represented by S.E.I.U. 925 (Wastewater Treatment Division)
- Duration: This recruitment aims to fill a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) position with an anticipated duration of 6 months. If the position is filled by a King County employee who has successfully completed their initial probation, they will be offered the role as a Special Duty Assignment.
- Physical Requirement: Incumbents perform field work at a wastewater treatment plant and associated facilities and are required to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, use ladders, and there is exposure to hazardous chemicals and noxious odors.
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in a technical assessment and one or more panel interviews.
To apply, submit a:
- Complete Application
- Resume
- Optional Cover Letter (will be reviewed if submitted)
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Angelia Remolana, HR Analyst at
Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visit our website and check us out atFacebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, YouTube and ourWTD Blog
Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website, explore aninteractive mapof our recent accomplishments and check us out atFacebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTubeand Keeping King County Green News
Sign up for to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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Are you a current Wastewater Local SEIU 925 member?
- Yes
- No
Required Question