Assistant Water Production Superintendent

Overview

Under the general direction of the Water Production Superintendent, performs responsible technical and administration work in directing the activities of the City's water treatment facilities and booster pumping stations. Work involves providing technical supervision and assistance to subordinates. Work is performed with considerable latitude and independence in decision making within established policies, rules, regulations, and guidelines. Work is reviewed through observation, reports, and for results obtained.

Perform other work as required.

• Assists Water Production Superintendent in directing the operations of the water treatment facilities and booster pumping stations; serves in capacity of Superintendent during his absence.
• Investigates treatment problems; assists Superintendent in developing methods, policies, and procedures to ensure efficient plant operations.
• Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates subordinates work and job performance; informs and advises Superintendent of all pertinent matters related to the operations of Water Production facilities; interview applicants for employment at Water Production Division.
• Assists in establishing water plant priorities and scheduling projects; works with Superintendent and consulting engineers on the design of new water treatment facilities or modifications of existing plant facilities.
• Performs routine inspection of equipment, grounds, and overall condition of Water Production facilities. Establish safety procedures that ensure for a safe work place.
• Prepares data and assist in the preparation of budget and operational reports.
• Reviews laboratory analysis reports, treatment operational parameters and chemical dosages requirements with plant operations and laboratory staff to verify facilities are meeting all regulatory requirements and water quality goals.

• High School diploma or GED;
• Possession of a Class A Water Treatment Plant Operator's certificate issued by the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection;
• A minimum five (5) years of experience in a management role directing the operations and maintenance of a large drinking water treatment facility.
• Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver's license. Applicants who possess a valid out of state driver's license must obtain the Florida driver's license within 10 days of employment.

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the machines, operations, and equipment of contemporary water treatment facilities.
• Knowledge of the chemical and physical processes involved in water treatment.
• Knowledge of modern management methods and practices.
• Skill in the use of a personal computer and various applications programs, as well as general office equipment and lab equipment.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, chemical filtration, and related water treatment plant equipment.
• Ability to plan, assign, and direct the work of subordinates.
• Ability to maintain and prepare accurate operating reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, regulatory officials and the public.
• Ability to work regularly scheduled hours in addition to occasional nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Ability to hear, speak and understand conversation in English.
• Ability to see, read and comprehend letters, numbers, words, characters, or symbols, in English as well as identify colors.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability to print and draw letters, numbers, words, characters, and symbols which are legible and understood by others.
• Skill in interpreting the readings of test gauges and meters used in the operation of a purification plant and related stations.
• Ability to operate automobile or pickup truck, operational lab equipment, and calculator.
• Ability to make mathematical calculations and understand basic principles of chemistry.
• Ability to see and work at night in dimly lit conditions as necessary and during inclement weather.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 lbs. over uneven terrain, up and down stairs and/or ladders.
• Ability to stand, sit, and walk for periods longer than 30 minutes but not to exceed 8 hours consecutively.
• Ability to climb stairs four stories high.
• Ability to climb ladders up to 35 feet high.
• Ability to work in undesirable conditions including confined spaces, dust, dirt, heat, fumes, odors, noise, wetness, humidity, chemicals, high voltage, deep water, slippery surfaces, near moving parts, and walk over catwalks.
• Be available for work during hurricane storm events, natural disasters and major incidents.
• Ability to learn, understand, and remember normal tasks.