Water Treatment Plant Operator I
Salary: $6,996.00 - $8,498.00 Monthly Location: Sultan, WA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: A26025 Department: Public Works Division Water Filtration Plant Opening Date: 03/19/2026 Closing Date: 6/30/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description Benefits | Questions | Nature of Work
The City of Everett is accepting applications on an open/continuous basis for the Civil Service examination process for the Water Treatment Plant Operator I at the Citys Water Treatment Plant in Sultan, WA. Applications are reviewed on a weekly basis, and interviews are scheduled as needed.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Reciprocity Information If a candidate holds an Operator certification from a state other than Washington State, to qualify for reciprocity, the candidate must:
We have full reciprocity with: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona, Massachusetts, Montana, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
We have conditional reciprocity with:
We do not have reciprocity with: California, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, or Texas.
City of Everett Water Filtration Plant Our Operators play a critical role in delivering roughly 100 million gallons of drinking water daily to over 640,000 customers, about seventy-five percent of Snohomish County. The Water Filtration Plant (WFP) is nestled in the valley just north of Sultan, WA on the Chaplain Reservoir, offering majestic views of the Cascade Mountains. The WFP plans to spend over $18 million dollars in capital improvements over the next five years, and as an operator, you will play a critical role in these capital investments. Grow your skills with a city that supports its Operators, in both on-the-job training and meeting professional growth requirements.
Why Everett? Working for City government is personally rewarding for those looking to make an impact at the community level. As an employer, we advocate for employee professional growth and value work-life balance. The City of Everett is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our goal is to recruit and hire capable and engaged job candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.
The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a retirement pension through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information on benefits for this position, click here: AFSCME Benefit Guide.
About the Position The Water Treatment Plant Operator I performs basic operating and maintenance procedures at the City of Everetts Water Filtration Plant and related facilities. The work in the class involves the performance of a variety of routine cleaning and maintenance and operational duties relating to the continuous operation of a water filtration plant and related facilities. Work is performed during an assigned shift under the general supervision of the lead or senior operator. Employees in this class are considered the assistant shift operator and have the training and experience to perform some tasks which the Treatment Plant Operator-In-Training cannot perform, and to do so with less supervision. Work performance is evaluated on the basis of compliance with established operating and maintenance procedures, adherence to safety standards, and other established performance criteria.
This is the first level in the Water Treatment Plant Operator series. Positions in the Operator-In-Training class are reclassified from trainee status to the Water Treatment Plant Operator I classification upon successful completion of their on-the-job probation and training period, as well as obtaining a valid Washington State Department of Health Level I Water Treatment Plant Operator certification.
For a full description of this position, please see the class specification on the Citys website.
How to Apply Application materials may be accessed via http://www.everettwa.gov/careers.
All applicants are required to complete and submit the following:
Applications must be submitted through the Citys online application system by 5:00 p.m. on June 30, 2026 to be considered; however, applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis, and interviews will be scheduled as needed. Incomplete, faxed, or emailed applications will not be accepted.
Examination Steps There will be a pre-screening of all applications. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be individually reviewed and evaluated (weighted 10%). Please answer the supplemental questions in DETAIL even if you have answered the question earlier in the application. Top-scoring applicants will be called to an oral panel interview (weighted 90%). All vacancies in this job class will be filled from the ranked Civil Service register established from the examination process for 12 months. Names on the register are active for 12 months past certification.
Important Notes
Filing Open: March 19, 2026 Filing Close: June 30, 2026 Status: Applications Reviewed on a Weekly Basis and Interviews Scheduled as Needed Type: Open/Continuous Job Number: A26025
Benefits The City of Everett provides a comprehensive health benefits package to eligible members consisting of the following:
Benefits for the eligible employee and eligible dependents begins the first month following the employees hire date (i.e., if hired in March, benefits start April 1st). Premiums for Delta Dental and VSP Vision are paid by the City on behalf of the employee for single or family coverage. Premiums for HMA Medical and Kaiser Medical Coverage are shared by the employee. Premiums for Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage on behalf of the employee are paid by the City. An additional life insurance benefit is available through a Voluntary Life insurance program for the employee, spouse, and children. The employee pays the premiums for this benefit.
It is mandatory that both the City and the employee pay into the Department of Retirement Systems for Washington State. Three voluntary Deferred Compensation programs are available for employee participation. A Flexible Spending Plan is available that allows you to make pre-tax contributions for Health Care reimbursement and/or Dependent Care reimbursement for eligible expenses not covered by medical insurance. Employees are responsible for their own Long Term Disability premiums through the AFSCME Union.
Contact (425) 303-8818 or c2everett@council2.com for information on premiums and coverage.
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is provided free of charge to eligible employees and family members. Vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits are provided to eligible employees in accordance with the Labor Agreement.
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Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions
Important! Please read ALL of the instructions below:
Reciprocity Qualifications A candidate may qualify for reciprocity if the following qualifications are met:
We have full reciprocity with: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona, Massachusetts, Montana, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
We have conditional reciprocity with:
We do not have reciprocity with: California, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, or Texas.
I have read and understand reciprocity qualifications: [Yes / No]
Washington State Certification Do you possess a valid Washington State Level I Water Treatment Plant Operator certification from the Washington State Department of Health? Provide certification level. [Yes / No]
Equivalent Certification Do you possess a valid Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate recognized as an equivalent (see reciprocity language above) to the Washington State Level I Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate by the Association of Boards of Certification? Please provide the state or location of your certification and the operator level.
Forklift Certification Are you able to obtain within six (6) months of hire and maintain a forklift operator certification in accordance with Washington Division of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH) rules? [Yes / No]
Driver License Are you in possession of a valid driver license? If the answer is yes, please provide the state issued.
Work Experience Describe any work experience you think is relevant to water treatment and how it may benefit you as a water filter plant operator. (Required Question)
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