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We are located in the lower end of Birch Bay just south of Birch Bay State Park.

BIRCH BAY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
7096 POINT WHITEHORN RD
BLAINE WA 98230-9675

Employment

Open Positions: Sewer Utility Operator

Birch Bay Water and Sewer District (BBWSD) is now accepting applications for an entry level Sewer Utility Operator. This is a full-time position with a generous benefit package. The District is looking for an experienced Sewer Utility Operator, but is willing to give on-the-job training and support to acquire Sewer Operator certification levels.  This is a great position for a hard-working person willing to learn and grow in a new career.

Qualifications:

Prefer experience in Sewer Utility Operator position; if not then 2 years’ experience in operations, construction, or maintenance. Applicants must have basic mechanical abilities and be willing to be trained in the specifics of sewer operation.  Applicants with less experience are encouraged to apply.

Primary responsibilities include the following;

• Performs a variety of functions relating to the operation and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Wastewater Collection System, including Pump Stations.
• Performs standard laboratory analyses necessary for WWTP process control as well as sampling and testing required under the NPDES permit. Also helps meet the requirements to maintain the wastewater lab certification status managed by Department of Ecology.

Salary:

With direct experience in Sewer Utility Operator – $34.30/hr (Step 2 in range) to $39.54/hr (Step 6) and without direct experience but has 2 years in operations, construction or maintenance $30.82/hr. is starting wage; $31.93 is 6 mos Step; $33.10 Step 1 (depending on qualifications).  Top of this salary range is Step 6 $39.54.

Benefits Included:

• District paid healthcare plans with a defined medical allowance, above the base salary, of $2,356.28 per month. A variety of plans to choose from and coverage begins at start of employment. The unused amount of the allowance will be rolled into a HRA VEBA account to cover other medical expenses, such as deductibles, over the counter medications, etc. Employees may opt out of District healthcare options and receive the medical allowance in the HRA VEBA account.
• 12 Paid holiday and 12 sick days per year
• Two weeks of vacation and it increases with longevity
• State of Washington Public Employee Retirement system
• Employee Assistance Program for the household
• Voluntary insurance: Aflac and Metlife Insurance
• An organization that is small enough to be personable, flexible and family-oriented, yet large enough to provide work variety, job satisfaction, security, and opportunities for training and growth.

Position is open until filled; first review of applications will be 12/15/23.  Full Job Description and application can be found on-line at www.bbwsd.com/employment.  Applications can be emailed to sandi@bbwsd.com or mail to:  7096 Pt Whitehorn Rd, Blaine, WA 98230-9675, Attn:  Finance Director.

Prior to employment, a criminal history background check, and reference checks will be conducted. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains policies for a drug-free and smoke-free work environment.

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