Plant Operator

St. Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including one of the top rated public school systems in the State of Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St. Johns River, long established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation’s oldest city, historic St. Augustine. In 2019 St. Johns County was ranked the 10th fastest growing county in the United States showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St.

Johns County! Employees work in a team-oriented environment in a variety of divisions with two common goals in mind: to provide the best services to our citizens and to be the best public utility in North Florida.

This position is responsible for participating in the day-to-day operation of a wastewater treatment plant.  St. Johns County maintains 24-hour staff operations and employees will be required to work shift work as assigned.

The work consists of related plant operation duties. Strict and frequently changing regulations contribute to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to participate in the operations of a wastewater treatment plant. Success in this position contributes to the provision of clean and safe reclaimed water to area residents. Contacts are typically with other county employees, vendors, state and federal regulatory agents, and members of the general public.

Contacts are typically to provide services, to give or exchange information, or to resolve problems.

The ideal Plant Operator I candidate must possess St. Johns County’s core values of Dedication, Openness, Adaptability, Visionary, Fiscal Responsibility, Integrity, Humility and must work well in a collaborative team environment. Some of the specific tasks include but are not limited to:
* Operates a water or wastewater treatment plant; monitors chemical feeds and flows.
* Maintains, services and repairs operational equipment.
* Collects compliance samples.
* Responds to customer complaints and questions.
* Cleans and calibrates various types of meters used in the treatment plant.
* Performs preventive maintenance on pumps and motors.
* Monitors SCADA and reports alarms to appropriate personnel.
* Maintains buildings and grounds.
* Maintains a full-time presence on the job.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

A candidate will be designated as a
** Plant Operator Trainee
** and placed at a
** pay grade 12
** with the following qualifications:
* High School Diploma or equivalent recognized certification.
* Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position.
* Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Water or Wastewater Plant Operator Class “C” License as set forth in Florida Administrative Code Chapter 62-602, DEP describing Water or Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators license must be obtained within two (2) years from date of hire. Without special extension granted by Department Director, failure to maintain and achieve necessary training, education, experience, and required license(s) will result in termination of employment or position.
* Completion of County training course work required under the Plant Operator Trainee, Training Program or demonstration of equivalent training and proficiency. Employee must obtain a certification training score of seventy (70%) percent or higher on the Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA) assessment evaluation at the end of the training program.
* Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver’s License and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position.
* Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills in order to serve others.
* Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.
* Must be able to operate a computer.

A candidate will be designated as a
** Plant Operator I
** and placed at a
** pay grade 14
** with the following minimum qualifications:
* High school diploma or equivalent recognized certification.
* Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the…