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Water Plant Manager
Job in
Deerfield Beach, Broward County, Florida, 33441, USA
Listed on 2026-06-12
Listing for:
City of Deerfield Beach, FL
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-06-12
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Water Management -
Management
Water Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location : Environmental Services, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01267
Department: Environmental Services
Division: Water Plant
Opening Date: 06/09/2026
Closing Date: 7/7/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Summary Objective
The purpose of this position is to direct, manage and control the operations and maintenance required for the production of potable water in sufficient quantities, quality and pressure in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Essential Functions
The essential 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 class as necessary.
- Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
- Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
- Coordinates 24-hour plant operations and maintenance in accordance with federal and state requirements and departmental procedures.
- Schedules regular, preventative and corrective maintenance of equipment security systems, facilities and storage areas in order to minimize effect on water treatment plant operation.
- Inspects plant and monitor all stages of water treatment process. Corrects any equipment and treatment deficiencies.
- Responds to emergencies and determine remedial action.
- Directly supervise critical tasks such as installation of raw water pumps, high service pumps or changes in plant processes.
- Regulates dosages of chemicals applied to water during treatment.
- Checks water for turbidity, odors, alkalinity, chlorine residual and other requirements to assure compliance with water quality regulations.
- Maintains inventories of water treatment chemicals and spare parts for critical areas.
- Prioritizes, adjusts and coordinates plant activities to meet unforeseen scheduling changes or emergencies. Instruct, guide and check work.
- Reviews and enforces occupational health and safety rules and regulations. Issue safety equipment.
- Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities; recommend and implement resulting policies and procedures.
- Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identifies resource needs; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements.
- Responds to complaints and inquiries from the public regarding water treatment.
- Contacts other department personnel when assistance is required.
- Monitors for compliance and maintains all water related permits with Federal, State and Local Environmental agencies.
- Prepare yearly operation and maintenance budget
- Prepare quarterly performance measures based on budgetary standards
- Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or Environmental Sciences.
- Ten (10) years of experience in Water Treatment Plant Operations or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
- Certified State of Florida Class A Water Plant Operator.
Skills and Abilities
, Work Environment and Work Hours
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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- Knowledge of the practices, methods, materials and tools of the mechanical trades related to the maintenance of the water plant machinery.
- Knowledge of modern laboratory techniques and procedures as related to the analysis of the public supply.
- Knowledge of process control systems.
- Skill in basic mathematics and chemistry.
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, machines, equipment, materials and operating procedures of a modern water…
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