Waste Water Treatment Team Lead (TI-50034)

CLOSING DATE: November 21, 2026

POSITION: Waste Water Treatment Team Lead

SALARY: $26.32 to $30.52, per hour/ DOE

REPORTS TO: Water Wastewater Supervisor

LOCATION: Public Works, Nespelem, WA

Basic Functions: This is a Non-Exempt position. Supervises, coordinates, operates, and maintains the City’s wastewater treatment facilities and collection systems and potable water distribution systems. Assures that operations comply with State and Federal regulations while meeting specific quality and effluent standards. Assures that water distribution systems comply with backflow and cross-connection requirements.

The Wastewater Treatment Team Leader is a working leadership position, certified as a Level II Operator, and is qualified to operate and maintain wastewater collection and treatment equipment and systems, and inspect and administer certain aspects of the water distribution systems and storm water systems.

BENEFITS: We have excellent benefits including full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k with employer contributions, Short-and Long- Term disability for Full-Time employees. Generous leave package includes paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave for Full-Time and Part-Time employees.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training:

• Requires an Associates Degree in chemistry, biology, or a waste treatment discipline, plus certification as a Level III operator, and six years of experience in wastewater treatment operations. A Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science or equivalent discipline is preferred and may substitute for some experience.
• Requires a commercial driver’s license.
• Requires Wastewater Operator Certification Grade II, State of Collection System Certification Grade II. Water Distribution Grade I:, Confined Space Recovery, Backflow Device Tester, and Cross-connection Inspector.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires in-depth technical knowledge of the processes, techniques, and all applicable safety practices, tools, and materials used in wastewater treatment equivalent to that required for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III certification.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of process control equipment and process troubleshooting techniques
• Requires in-depth knowledge of the processes and chemicals used in testing and treating effluent.
• Requires a working knowledge of the operating characteristics of pumps and pumping equipment, wastewater laboratory equipment, sampling and testing procedures, and computer-aided lab and operations support hardware and software.
• Requires a working knowledge of chemistry, the properties of water, and the use of re-agents to change constituency of effluent.
• Requires a working knowledge of water flow and water quality principles, practices, and regulations.
• Requires knowledge of and skill at using computer applications for administrative and technical purposes.
• Requires sufficient language and writing skill to prepare detailed technical documentation of activity
• Requires sufficient math skill to perform complex math computations.
• Requires sufficient human relations skill to convey technical concepts to others including external customers, conduct training, review performance.
• Requires the ability to carry out the essential functions of the position.
• Requires the ability to organize and supervise work activities of individuals and teams engaged in maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, lab, and construction.
• Requires the ability to independently maintain all operational processes and procedures connected with wastewater treatment.
• Requires the ability to analyze and interpret specific chemical and biological readings.
• Requires the ability to use computer-aided hardware and software, laboratory equipment, and use of tools, power equipment, and specialized process related equipment.

Physical Abilities

• Requires the ability to stand, walk, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of up to 50 pounds on an intermittent basis, pushing, pulling, guiding over 50 pounds on an infrequent basis.
• Requires the ability to stoop, kneel, and crouch to place and move work objects.
• Requires the ability to perform full arm extension and movement out and overhead.
• Requires sufficient hand-eye coordination, hand and finger dexterity including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to operate equipment and read technical and safety information.
• Requires the ability to work on varying work shifts and in disagreeable work conditions that have septic and chemical exposure risks.

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

INFORMATION: Tanya Ives, HR Senior Analyst, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509) 634-2201. tanya.ives.hrs@colvilletribes.com