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The City of Everett is accepting applications on an open/continuous basis for the Civil Service examination process for INDUSTRIAL WASTE INSPECTOR in the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. *2024 Rates (once approved, 2025 rates will be updated)

About the Job:

As an Industrial Waste Inspector, you will Independently investigate new and existing businesses to determine their industrial user classification, determine compliance with applicable regulations, and assist businesses with compliance.  Develop and issue discharge permits for designated Industrial Users.  Conduct preliminary and compliance inspections, and perform sampling and compliance monitoring as required. 

Individuals in this classification are expected to possess in-depth knowledge of industrial pretreatment processes necessary to prevent pollution.  Inspectors must operate from only general policies and procedures, and determine their own practices and procedures when encountering unique and unprecedented situations.  Errors in judgment or performance by incumbents would significantly impact areas of health and safety, legal matters, public relations, environmental issues, and could cause damage to expensive equipment or infrastructure.  Inspectors may be expected to lead crews involved in performing sampling and data collection activities, and to provide training as required.

Employees in this classification work under general direction and are responsible for assuring the technical correctness of their own work.   Assignments are received in the form of oral or written directions.  The work is evaluated by reports and inspections, by adherence to quality and safety standards, and other established performance criteria.

For a full description of this position, please see the class specification on the City’s website.

About the Department:

Public Works / Water department is a group of dedicated people providing water services to an exciting and growing community. Industrial Waste Inspectors are a valuable part of the team. Competitive pay, benefits and a retirement plan keep you and your family secure!  We are looking for people with excellent work ethics who enjoy providing great customer service and thrive in a team-oriented environment with a passion for excellence.

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 City: 

Located 25 miles north of Seattle and nestled between Port Gardner Bay and the Snohomish River, Everett is the largest city in Snohomish County. At a population of more than 110,000, Everett is a small, big city in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Our community is experienced extensive development on our waterfront and historic downtown with a vibrant arts culture, music scene, innovated dining, breweries, and much more. Pick your choice of recreation activity in the mountains or water and we have it. We are home to Everett Silvertips Hockey Club and the AquaSox minor-league baseball team.

This is an exciting chapter in Everett’s story, and you can be a part of it! Learn more about what Everett has to offer! 

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

• A combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities. Typical ways to obtain those would be successful completion of a two-year curriculum including course work in engineering, industrial or environmental technology, physical or biological science, industrial hygiene, or related fields AND at least two (2) years of experience in one of these areas. One (1) year of industrial pre-treatment involvement may substitute for the two-year (2-year) experience requirement. Three (3) years of experience in an Industrial Pretreatment program may substitute for course work and experience.
• Possession of a valid driver license at the date of hire, and the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Washington State Driver License within 30 days of hire.   

HOW TO APPLY

• Application materials may be accessed via http://www.everettwa.gov/careers.
• All applicants are required to complete and submit the following:

1. The standard City of Everett Application Form.
2. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire for Industrial Waste Inspector.

• Applications must be submitted through the City’s online application system by 5:00 p.m. on March 27, 2025 to be considered.  
• LATE, 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 30%).
• Top-scoring applicants will be called to an oral board interview (weighted 70%), oral boards will be tentatively scheduled once per month.
• All vacancies in this job class will be filled from the ranked Civil Service register established from the examination process for 12 months.  

 IMPORTANT NOTES

• A passing grade of 70.00 or higher is required on all parts of the screening process for placement on the ranked Civil Service eligible register.  
• The examination process is designed to sample and measure the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities. 
•  Applicants claiming veterans’ preference points in accordance with RCW 41.04.010 as amended and meeting eligibility criteria must submit form DD214, or its equivalent or successor discharge paperwork, that characterizes his or her service as qualifying discharge as defined in RCW 73.04.005.
• Extensive background checks will be conducted. 
• New hires begin employment at the first step of the salary range.  
• This job classification is represented by Everett Municipal Employees Local 113, AFSCME.

Filing Opens: February 6, 2025                                                                                               Filing Closes: March 27,2025

Open/Continuous                                                                                                                           B25009

About City of 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.

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