Chief Treatment Plant Operator - Water

Broward County, Florida
$65,401.23 - $104,381.47 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Florida, Pompano Beach
Oct 28, 2024
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Chief Treatment Plant Operator - Water & Wastewater Operations Division. Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered Please Note: This announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time. The Chief Treatment Plant Operator has the significant responsibility of supervising the uninterrupted 24/7 operation of a Water Treatment Plant. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Overseeing the operation of a Water Treatment Plant and associated pumping stations; supervising all Plant-associated employees, including the Assistant Chief Plant Operator and Treatment Plant Operators; construction review and monthly reporting; maintaining the operating efficiency of the assigned section; and recommending improved methods and techniques to achieve a more economical and efficient Plant operation. Work is reviewed through inspections, conferences and written reports. General Description Performs technical work supervising the operation and maintenance of a large water or wastewater treatment plant. Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires four (4) years of experience in a treatment plant as an operator, or an equivalent combination of experience in the treatment of water and/or wastewater. For consideration of international degrees, candidates must have it evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), or Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). All associated expenses incurred are the responsibility of the candidate. To access the NACES directory of current members, please visit www.naces.org/members. To access the AICE directory of endorsed members, please visit https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members. Completed evaluations do not guarantee an offer of employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources. Special Certifications and Licenses Possess a current Class A Treatment Plant Operator License issued by the State of Florida; must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license at time of appointment. Must be able to drive on County business. Preferences Vocational/Technical School Certification or Associate's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental science, Water or Wastewater Treatment, or a closely related field. Bachelor's Degree or higher Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental science, Water or Wastewater Treatment, or a closely related field. State of Florida Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License Level "C" or "B" or "A". Level 3, 2 or 1 Distribution System Operator License in Water Certification in vendor training on operation and maintenance of hydraulic, plumbing, electrical, or instrumentation equipment At least one (1) year of experience using Maximo or other Computerized Maintenance Management System. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary. Implements work orders and communicates with prior shift to complete work needs for the day. Provides vision and guidance to Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators. Reads blueprints and work orders to accurately determine job instructions and specifications. Supervises grease, sand, and rags removal from the aeration basin, clarifiers and plant effluent. Supervises and provides training to employees in work methods and procedures. Performs a variety of routine cleaning activities in order to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the facility/treatment plant. Computes a variety of work orders in order to document treatment plant activity request maintenance, repairs; and compiles statistics for periodic reports. Monitors treatment plant operations to ensure compliance with State and County regulations/standards and verify processes are operating efficiently and effectively. Standardizes the chemical laboratory meters, changes chemicals before starting parameters testing, takes samples and runs chemical analyses of raw, settled, filtered and finished water and records results on daily log sheets. Maintains storage and inventory of chemicals. Operates groundwater wells and equipment/treatment plant processes: treatment units, clear wells, backwash tanks, thickeners, filters, vacuum filters, lime softening, slakers, polymer, chlorine, ferric chloride, ammonia, fluoride and carbon dioxide system. Makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment. Reviews daily lab results and makes necessary process changes. Meets with maintenance supervisor and scheduler to schedule future work. Performs annual evaluations of operations staff performance. Performs related work as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT Physical Demands Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. Involves routine and frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals. SPECIAL INFORMATION Competencies Manages Complexity Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options. Decision Quality Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions. Directs Work Provides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done. Confirms mutual agreement on accountabilities, fostering strong coordination and minimizing duplicated efforts. Communicates delays or problems early so others can manage their own work schedules effectively. Plans and Aligns Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes, including risks and contingencies. Aligns own team's work with other workgroups'. Looks ahead to determine and obtain needed resources to complete plans. Optimizes Work Processes Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Pays close attention to a variety of metrics and benchmarks; determines both major and subtle ways to optimize processes. Swiftly resolves process breakdowns; takes steps to ensure that problems do not recur. Ensures Accountability Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Measures and tracks team's and own performance, and helps the team learn from success, failure, and feedback. Adheres to, and enforces, goals, policies, and procedures. Drives Results Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Holds self to high standards of performance; sets some challenging goals; wants to achieve meaningful results; pursues initiatives/efforts to successful completion and closure. Focuses on key goals, even during setbacks and obstacles. Communicates Effectively Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Disseminates knowledge, insights, and updates in a polished, precise, and compelling manner. Demonstrates a deep interest in others' comments. Creates rich documents and reports. Situational Adaptability Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Sees even subtle cues to adapt; deploys a wide range of behaviors to stay effective. Exemplifies flexibility and resourcefulness; responds deftly to a variety of challenges and situations. County Core Values All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies. Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request. Emergency Management Responsibilities Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned. County-wide Employee Responsibilities All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.