Storm Drain/Wastewater Collections Specialist I
Perform regular and recurring storm drain and wastewater collections system operations while following safety practices and procedures. Recognize training and skill development needed in specialized system functions. Duties are performed under close supervision until proficiency is demonstrated.
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Storm Drain/Wastewater Collections Specialist II
Perform routine, advanced and specialized storm drain/wastewater collections system troubleshooting, customer service, rounds, maintenance, installation, repair and emergency service work while following safety practices and procedures. May lead and direct storm drain and wastewater collections crews on jobs in the absence of the lead storm drain/wastewater collections specialist when assigned.Storm Drain/Wastewater Collections Specialist I
Work activities involve multiple skills and may include any or all of the following depending on area of assignment, crew needs, emergency services, special projects and seasonal factors:

1. Attend morning crew team meetings.
2. Maintain a personal log book and write reports as needed.
3. Assist in maintaining, inspecting and repairing storm drains catch basins, detention ponds, sewage pump lift stations and wastewater collection system components.
4. Set up traffic controls while observing safety procedures.
5. Cover long distances to deliver sewer cleaning notices.
6. Assist in operating specialized division equipment such as a high pressure sanitary sewer cleaner, street sweeper, flail/boom mowers, chemical grouting equipment, etc. and install portable flow monitors.
7. Assist in the operating an in-line, single sanitary sewer camera. Input camera data (side sewer locations, manhole depths, bad spots in sewer lines and cracks, etc.) on a computer.
8. Assist in the ongoing inspection of existing sanitary sewer lines and new sewer line installations.
9. Set up, inspect and operate sanitary sewer safety equipment including, but not limited to, personal gas monitors, tripods, personal harness assemblies, self contained breathing apparatus and fresh air blowers.
10. Establish and maintain effectively working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, City officials, other City departments, and the general public to handle customer complaints and interact in a courteous and appropriate manner, sometimes in stressful situations.
11. Communicate with the public on wastewater collections system related matters.
12. Provide information to the department lead and engineering division regarding utility installation inspections.
13. Maintain records and enter data into maintenance management system.

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Storm Drain/Wastewater Collections Specialist II
Work activities involve multiple skills and may include any or all of the following depending on area of assignment, crew needs, emergency services, special projects and seasonal factors:

1. Assist the lead storm drain/wastewater collections specialist with day-to-day division planning, meetings, training, and projects.
2. Assist in coordinating jobs with other divisions, customers and contractors.
3. Coordinate and perform storm drain and wastewater collection system jobs such as checking lift stations, cleaning sewer lines, mowing/grading shoulders, installing catch basins and maintaining the sewer systems.
4. Coordinate and perform ongoing inspections of existing sanitary sewer lines. Inspect new sewer line installations. Make a video of the inside of the new pipes.
5. Instruct team members in the safe and effective use of City sanitary sewer and storm drain cleaning and inspection equipment.
6. Inspect and perform preventive maintenance including, but not limited to, sanitary sewer lift stations, air compressor vaults, carbon odor control scrubbers or flow metering vaults.
7. Direct crew safety. Set up traffic cones and traffic controls.
8. Clean and service division tools and equipment. Keep records of cleaning and inspections.
9. Advise the Lead and supervisory personnel regarding storm drain and wastewater collections problems.
10. Prepare reports.
11. Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, City officials, other city departments and the general public.
12. Respond to customer and public inquiries in a courteous manner. Assess concerns or complaints, problem solve and follow-up with customers, the public, other specialists, supervisory personnel and/or others when appropriate.
13. Assist with maintenance management program inventory, work orders, data entry and reports.
14. Maintain daily log and preparing reports.
15. Serve as a back-up to the Storm drain/Wastewater Collections Lead.
16. Assist with budgeting.

Storm Drain/Wastewater Collections Specialist I

• High school graduation or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of general work or building experience with customer service duties and problem solving.
• Must be able to obtain certification in State of Washington Wastewater Collections within one (1) year of hire date.
• Must have valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B, including Medical certification, at time of hire.
• Must obtain Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A within one (1) year of hire date. 

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Storm Drain/Wastewater Collections Specialist II

• HS graduation or GED equivalent with continuing education, workshops and classes.
• Three (3) years of Public Works experience (or equivalent experience) with a minimum of two (2) years as a Storm Drain/Wastewater Collections Specialist.
• Must obtain and maintain certification in State of Washington Wastewater Collections Group I within one (1) year of hire date.
• Must have valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A with a tanker endorsement, including Medical Certification, at time of hire.

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Storm Drain/Wastewater Collections Specialist I or II

• Must be able to obtain and maintain other specialized certifications in specific areas of work as necessary.
• Must complete confined spaces training at available state class within one (1) year of hire date.
• Must obtain and maintain CPR and Industrial First Aid certification within six (6) months of hire date.
• Must obtain and maintain Washington State Department of Transportation certification in flagging, traffic control and safety within six (6) months of hire date.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License and a good driving record.
• Must pass criminal background and driver's abstract check prior to hire.
• Must pass drug screening at time of hire and periodically thereafter at the City's discretion.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential job functions may be considered.Storm Drain/Wastewater Collections Specialist I

• Skills in communicating and resolving issues effectively with the public and City staff in a courteous and helpful manner.
• Ability to gain a working knowledge of the City's storm drain and wastewater collections system operations.
• Ability to learn applicable federal, state and local regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person or in writing.
• Ability to interpret information, reason and use good judgment.
• Ability to learn to perform regular and recurring work assignments proficiently and independently.
• Ability to learn to read and interpret blue prints, specifications, maps and technical manuals.
• Ability to perform work in accordance with traffic controls and sound safety practices.
• Ability to learn to operate a personal computer and associated software.

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Storm Drain/Wastewater Collections Specialist II

• Knowledge of ordinances, regulations, policies, procedures and work practices related to the City's sanitary sewer collections system, sewer pump stations, odor control and storm drain equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply written instructions, blue prints, technical manual information, City ordinances and applicable regulations and standards.
• Apply storm drain and wastewater collections technical and practical knowledge to resolve unusual and irregular problems, and to contribute suggestions for improvements and procedures.
• Maintain requirements for cleaning sewer lines, lift station and wet well maintenance, cleaning catch basins, inspections, special projects, traffic, safety, customer service and complaints and other matters.
• Train and direct less-experienced employees and work cooperatively with co-workers, supervisors and the public.
• Ability to operate a personal computer with associated software and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to assess and respond to emergency calls during off-duty hours.

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Storm Drain/Wastewater Collections Specialist I or II

• Skills in communicating and resolving issues effectively with the public and City staff in a courteous and helpful manner in situations that are sometimes stressful.
• Skills in troubleshooting and applying knowledge of storm drain and wastewater collection system operations to solve problems.
• Ability to operate specialized and departmental equipment such as the large tandem axle combination sanitary sewer jet/vacuum truck, television/video inspection van and associated electronic components, dump truck, asphalt rollers, portable asphalt/concrete saws, gas powered tampers, single and tandem axle dump trucks, front-end loaders, backhoe, tractors, graders, mowers, sweepers, equipment trailers, hand and power tools, gas monitors, tripods, personal harness assemblies, self-contained breathing apparatus and fresh air blowers and other division equipment.
• Ability to perform work in accordance with traffic controls and sound safety practices.
• Ability to utilize hand and power tools, sewer and storm drain maintenance and cleaning equipment such as tandem axle combination sewer jet; tandem axle truck and pick-up truck; technical television sewer line camera and video truck and associated electronic components.
• Ability to wear and work with respirators and other safety equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person or in writing.
• Knowledge of English, spelling, grammar, vocabulary, punctuation and mathematics.

Safety Statement:
We expect employees to ensure compliance with all applicable safety practices and policies, including those established by OSHA/DOSH regulations and the City’s Accident Prevention Program (APP). This includes, but is not limited to, actively identifying, and correcting potential hazards that may affect employee and public safety, including those identified by co-workers. Leading by example to promote a positive culture of workplace safety through everyday action, emphasizing safe completion of work throughout all aspects of developing and carrying out work plans.