Ridgefield News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
City of Ridgefield Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator Named Operator of the Year by the Southwest Washington Section of the Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association
Press Contact Information:
Steven Wall, Public Works Director
PH: 360.887.8251
steve.wall@ci.ridgefield.wa.us
Ridgefield, WA, October 9, 2007 – The City of Ridgefield, Washington is pleased to announce that John Duback, lead operator of the City’s wastewater treatment facility, has been named Operator of the Year by Southwest Washington Section of the Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association.
John recently celebrated his fourth anniversary of employment with the City of Ridgefield, having served as the primary operator of the City’s wastewater treatment facility throughout his tenure. John holds certifications as Classes I, II and III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator administered by the Washington State Department of Ecology, Class I Wastewater Collections System Operator administered by the Washington Wastewater Collection Personnel Association, and Class I Water Distribution System Operator administered by the Washington State Department of Health.
The Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association (PNCWA) is dedicated to preserving and enhancing water quality in the states of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington through the promotion of the professional and technical development of its members, education of the public about the water environment and advancement of science to protect water resources. The Southwest Section of PNCWA (http://swws.pncwa.org) is comprised of representatives from seventeen cities and twelve agencies and districts, and covers an area from the Cascade foothills to the Pacific coast and from South Puget Sound to the Columbia River.
Steve Wall, Public Works Director, said "The City of Ridgefield is extremely pleased by John’s receipt of this prestigious award. This award demonstrates what we at the City of Ridgefield have long known – that John is a valued member of our staff and exemplifies the professional attributes and technical knowledge that the City of Ridgefield requires."
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The City of Ridgefield, incorporated in 1909, is a rapidly growing community located in northern Clark County, Washington approximately 10 miles north of Vancouver, Washington. Over the next 10 to 15 years, the City of Ridgefield expects to grow to a population of over 24,700 persons with an employment base of over 15,000 jobs. The City has adopted a Council-City Manager form of government. The City Manager acts as the chief executive officer of the City overseeing daily operations, annual budget development and implementation, and personnel. The City Manager works with a management team composed of the Director of Communications/City Clerk, Director of Finance and Administration, the Community Development Director, the Public Works Director and the Police Chief to insure that community services are provided and that the policy directives of the City Council are carried out in the most efficient manner possible.
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