Chief Water/Wastewater Plant Operator

Santa Rosa County; Navarre (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Rosa County is seeking a licensed operator to supervise and perform technical work at a water/wastewater facility and distribution system. Responsibilities include managing staff, scheduling, chlorination, sampling, inspections and recordkeeping to ensure reliable water service.

The role requires leadership in safety, adherence to DER/EPA regulations, and the ability to interact professionally with the public.

Qualifications

• Supervises and evaluates staff; involvement in hiring, termination and disciplinary decisions.
• Schedules and assigns personnel to shifts; trains and instructs new personnel.
• Directs activities to maintain adequate water supply levels and pressures.
• Supervises safe chlorination of water.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in testing and treatment for sterilization of wells, mains and storage tanks.
• Develops water sampling procedures.
• Conducts regular inspections of supply facility.
• Detects malfunctions of equipment and initiates corrective actions.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports.
• Relieves operators or trainees as needed.
• Interacts with the public in a courteous manner.
• Represent the County in a professional manner at all times.
• May assist in disaster preparation and recovery efforts as designated.
• Meet minimum attendance standards.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Staff supervision

Shift scheduling

Training staff

Operations oversight

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Performs supervisory and technical work in the operation of a water/wastewater plant and distribution system as a licensed operator.Essential functions are fundamental job duties. They do not include marginal tasks which are also performed but are incidental to the primary functions. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, nor does every position allocated to the class necessarily perform every duty listed. Personal characteristics required of all employees such as honesty, industry, sobriety and the ability to get along with others, are presumed qualities and may not be listed specifically.

• Supervises and evaluates staff; provides input in hiring, termination and disciplinary action decisions.
• Schedules and assigns personnel to shifts; trains and instructs new personnel.
• Directs activities necessary to maintain adequate water supply levels and pressures.
• Supervises safe and effective chlorination of water.
• Supervises and participates in testing and treatment for sterilization of new wells, mains and storage tanks.
• Develops water sampling procedures.
• Conducts regular inspections of supply facility.
• Detects malfunctions of equipment and initiates corrective measures.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports.
• Relieves operators or trainees as needed.
• Interacts with the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Must demonstrate commitment to our mission, vision, values and goals and represent the County in a professional, dignified manner at all times both in actions and appearance.
• May have a role in the County’s disaster preparation and/or disaster recovery efforts, as designated in the County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan; may be required to work before, during and/or after an emergency.
• Must be able to meet minimum attendance standards.
• Performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL, VISUAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS

The physical requirements are that of heavy work and include exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; recurring climbing tall ladders, bending, crouching stooping, stretching reaching or similar activities; or recurring lifting of heavy items over 50 pounds. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristic and abilities, such as above average agility or dexterity. Requires fingering to include picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. Requires grasping by applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Requires feeling to perceive attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Requires repetitive motion of the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Required to operate a motor vehicle to conduct site visits and read meters.

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures. Transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. Requires the ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.

Requires the expression or exchange of ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly. Requires perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations in sound.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress that require a range of safety and other precautions where conditions cannot be controlled and/or is exposed to one or more disagreeable conditions such as irate customers, outdoor weather conditions, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, odors, dust, chemicals, etc. more than 50% of the work time. The worker is required to wear a respirator.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment and practices used in the operation of water supply and wastewater treatment facilities; public health and occupational hazards involved in water supply operations; mechanical repair and maintenance as related to pumps and other plant equipment; DER and EPA regulations.

Required to operate a personal computer and related software applications.

Required to plan, assign, inspect and supervise the work of operators and trainees. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Experience in a lead/supervisory capacity is preferred.

LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Requires a valid driver license at the date of hire and maintain said license while employed in this position. A Class “B” CDL with air brakes may be required based on assignment. Requires a Florida Water Class “C” (or higher) and a Wastewater Class “B” (or higher) Operator License and must maintain said license while employed in this position.

Applicants must have at least the minimum educational documentation and/or certifications (requested within the job description) uploaded with their application to be eligible for consideration. Documentation may be uploaded at the time of application, scanned and emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered.

NOTE:

The information given on your application will be evaluated against the minimum qualifications of the job description. After all applications are evaluated, your name will be placed on the employment list and sent to appropriate hiring authority for consideration.

The online application and complete job descriptions can be viewed at www.santarosa.fl.gov Complete job descriptions may also be obtained at the Human Resources office located at 6495 Caroline Street, Suite H Milton, FL 32570.

Candidates may be asked to demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the position during the interview process.

A Drug Free Workplace/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER /Veteran's Preference will be given in accordance with Florida Statutes.