Plant Operations Manager - Wastewater

City of Palm Bay, FL; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local sign-on bonus up to $2,500

Relocation sign-on bonus up to $7,500

Job summary

City of Palm Bay, FL is seeking a wastewater treatment plant supervisor for the North Regional Utilities Campus. The role directs operations, ensures compliance with EPA/state rules, and leads staff in plant maintenance and testing.

Requirements include a high school diploma, six years WWTP experience, three years supervisory experience, and a valid Florida driver’s license with a Class A certification. Local candidates encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus a minimum of six (6) years of experience in wastewater treatment plant operations.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience required.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record.
• Possess and maintain a Class A certification as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator from the State of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains the North Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant and related facilities to comply with EPA and state regulations.
• Directs and supervises plant personnel; oversees tests, analyses, and laboratory operations.
• Administers routine personnel matters including recruitment, supervision, training, and performance records.
• Prepares and submits state and federal reports and coordinates with regulatory authorities.
• Oversees equipment maintenance, budgeting, and expenditure tracking for the plant.
• May be assigned to shift work, weekends, holidays, and after-hour calls.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Regulatory compliance

Laboratory testing

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree preferred

Job description

May be eligible for sign-on bonus:

Local applicants - up to $2,500

Out of area/Relocating - up to $7,500

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school plus a minimum of six (6) years of experience in wastewater treatment plant operations. An Associate degree or coursework in wastewater technology, environmental science, or a related field is preferred. Three (3) years of supervisory experience required. Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possess and maintain a Class A certification as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator from the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Out of State candidates applying for reciprocity of the required license may be considered for this position.

Code 1: Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the employee’s Department Head will make the determination as to who will be required to work.

Under limited supervision, performs responsible administrative, supervisory, and technical work directing the operations of the wastewater treatment plant and associated facilities at the North Regional Utilities Campus for the City. Work involves planning and supervising the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the plant and associated facilities; directing an industrial waste sampling and analysis program; and supervising staff engaged in various aspects of plant/equipment operation, maintenance, waste sampling, and laboratory analysis. Reports to the Assistant Utilities Director (Plants and Maintenance Operations).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Operates and maintains the City’s North Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant and associated facilities in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the State of Florida Department of Environmental Regulation; develops and establishes operational policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Plans, assigns, directs and supervises, through direct or delegated supervision, the work of plant personnel engaged in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant and facilities; directs performance of required tests and analyses, and coordinates plant operations with the results of such tests; directs and is responsible for laboratory operations.

Administers or makes recommendations for routine personnel matters affecting direct subordinates, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, assigning, scheduling, granting leave, appraising and disciplining, etc., submitting such records and reports as required by Utilities management; reviews job performance evaluations of personnel as submitted by subordinate program supervisors.

Reviews or prepares plant operational reports and records, including state and federal reports, and submits to supervisor and regulatory agencies as required; confers with regulatory authorities and City and Brevard County officials, as necessary, to advise of plant operational changes and adjustments; maintains current operating permits, submitting records and reports to regulatory authorities, as required.

Supervises the routine maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery, and cleaning and maintenance of all plant facilities and properties.

Conducts simple and in-depth research, as necessary, to determine ability to enhance procedural efficiency, and associated cost estimates; prepares and presents oral and written reports to supervisor and other management personnel as requested or otherwise deemed appropriate.

Oversees administration of plant operating budgets, ensuring proper accounting and reporting of expenditures; compiles figures and prepares budget proposals.

May be assigned to shift work. May be required to work weekends and holidays. May be required to respond to after hour calls.

Performs the duties of subordinate personnel when necessary.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related work as required.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.