Fisherman Bay Sewer District was recognized as an “Outstanding Plant” for 2011, for the fourth consecutive year. The award, from the Washington state Department of Ecology, acknowledges a record of no water quality permit violations and complete and timely administrative submissions.  The award affirms the effectiveness of the district’s wastewater plant and the investments the district has made over the last few years to improve the plant’s performance. Also, it is recognition of the good efforts and diligence of all the district’s employees and commissioners.

“We are proud of our ability to meet our permit requirements and we try to provide reliable and responsive service to our customers, who, after all, own and pay for our system. It is satisfying to provide service to the community and have acknowledgement that we do a good job,” said Geoff Holmes, the district’s superintendent for the last ten years.

Holmes, who will be retiring in 2013, also stated, “It will be good to go with everything working well and with many future projects for the next superintendent to organize and complete.”

The sewer district will soon be advertising for applicants for the position.

According to Holmes, the job offers many challenges and rewards.  Ability to manage employees, meet a budget, solve problems, work indoors at a desk and outdoors in the field and at the plant are all part of the position. Community service, year round reliable income and benefits and interaction with a good group of Commissioners and staff are some of the rewards.

“Though not a glamorous field, wastewater treatment is an essential component in our community life. I will have some regrets letting go of a very good job,” said Holmes.

Persons with interest in the position may contact Peggy Gordon, the district’s clerk or Geoff Holmes to get more information.