Water Operations Speciaist 4

Pinellas County Government; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinellas County Government seeks an experienced Utilities Operations Specialist 4 (Water Operations Specialist 4) to lead maintenance and technical support for water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems. The role supervises crews, analyzes system data, reviews drawings, and estimates project costs while ensuring safety and compliance.

The position manages schedules, coordinates logistics, and maintains records, with duties including staff training, performance reviews, and reporting.

Qualifications

• 4 years of skilled utilities field or bench work experience that includes supervisory or lead worker experience.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Must possess and maintain a State of Florida Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Must possess and maintain a State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Class 3 Distribution System Operators License (DEP).
• Must possess and maintain a Temporary Traffic Control Certification or position may be demoted.

Responsibilities

• Assign and direct work of maintenance crews in the replacement, repair or upgrade of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems.
• Supervise correct measures for emergency and construction equipment.
• Responsible for inventory of asset equipment, employee time records, scheduling of work to include early parts pick up, performing discipline and writing performance reviews.
• Make inspection of work site in advance of work performed.
• Analyze data relating to sanitary sewer interruptions and overflows, pressurized water, sewer and reclaimed main breaks, installation, relocation and replacement.
• Coordinate field logistics related to labor, equipment and material allocation.
• Interpret "as built" Engineering schematics or material specification drawings that need to be deciphered prior to installation or procurement.
• Estimate project costs through job site assessments and presenting a sound business case of your findings.
• Select and train new personnel, prepare work schedules, conducts performance evaluations.
• Coordinate overtime and maintain employee time records.
• Complete work-related reports and/or maintain operation and maintenance logs.
• Perform related work as assigned or required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Utilities field/bench work

Data analysis

Written & verbal communication

Education

Equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience

Tools

FL Class A CDL

DEP Class 3 Distribution System Operators License

Temporary Traffic Control Certification

Job description

Do you enjoy working in water, wastewater, and reclaimed water utilities systems? We have the ideal opportunity for you!!!

Work maintaining a complex network of supervisors and technical water, wastewater, and reclaimed water utilities system. This is advanced administrative, technical, and supervisory work supporting a network of utilities system lines, pumping stations, metering facilities and automated controls. Employees in this class plan, supervise, and provide technical assistance to operations and maintenance personnel. Direction is given to subordinates diagnosing and planning repair and installation work. Employees participate in reviews of new or modified operations and exercise independent judgment within established technical standards. The position reports to a division supervisor, unit supervisor or designee.

This Utilities Operations Specialist 4 (Water Operations Specialist 4) position is located at: 6730 142nd Avenue North, Largo, FL or 3900 Dunn Drive, Palm Harbor, FL

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

What Will You Do

• Assign and direct work of maintenance crews in the replacement, repair or upgrade of water, wastewater,
• and reclaimed water systems.
• Supervise correct measures for emergency and construction equipment.
• Responsible for inventory of asset equipment, employee time records, scheduling of work to include early
• parts pick up, performing discipline and writing performance reviews.
• Make inspection of work site in advance of work performed.
• Analyze data relating to sanitary sewer interruptions and overflows, pressurized water, sewer and reclaimed main breaks, installation, relocation and replacement.
• Coordinate field logistics related to labor, equipment and material allocation.
• Interpret "as built" Engineering schematics or material specification drawings that need to be deciphered prior to installation or procurement.
• Estimate project costs through job site assessments and presenting a sound business case of your findings.
• Select and train new personnel, prepare work schedules, conducts performance evaluations,
• Coordinate overtime and maintain employee time records.
• Complete work-related reports and/or maintain operation and maintenance logs.
• Perform related work as assigned or required.

What Do You Need

• 4 years of skilled utilities field or bench work experience that includes supervisory or lead worker experience.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Must possess and maintain a State of Florida Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Must possess and maintain a State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Class 3 Distribution System Operators License (DEP).
• Must possess and maintain a Temporary Traffic Control Certification or position may be demoted.
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

Highly Desirable

• Knowledge of services offered by the County and other local community services agencies.
• Fluent in any languages other than English, particularly Spanish.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule when needed.

Why Choose Pinellas County?

When you join Pinellas County, you’re not just taking on a job—you’re investing in your future. We believe in supporting our employees with exceptional benefits that help you thrive both professionally and personally. Here’s why our benefits stand out as some of the best in the area:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more that meet the needs of you and your family.
• Florida Retirement System (FRS): Secure your financial future with a robust retirement plan that gives you peace of mind as you plan for tomorrow.
• Generous leave time: Take advantage of time off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• Wellness Program: Access to county gyms 24/7 and wellness programs as part of our commitment to employee wellness.
• Deferred compensation: Build your savings and plan for the future with flexible deferred compensation options tailored to your financial goals.
• To learn more, see What We Offer

Want to learn more?

Review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.

Utilities Maintenance Specialist 4