Reclaimed Water Production Manager

Position Objective

This is an administrative and technical position responsible for the management of the Reclaimed Water Treatment Plant, lift stations, reclaimed water augmentation system including storage, pumping and related facilities to meet federal and state regulatory requirements. This position also includes the operational & administrative management of the Reclaimed Water Operations Division which includes the responsibility of planning, training, organizing, directing, maintaining the uninterrupted flow of operations at the treatment plant and all remote facilities and preparing reports to regulatory agencies.

Those functions actually required to perform this position, the removal of which would fundamentally change the job. These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Manage reclaimed water treatment plant operations including maintenance, electrical, and electronics functions and staff of the Reclaimed Water Production Division.
• Responsible for managing assigned projects at the reclaimed water treatment plant and associated facilities citywide.
• Responsible for mentoring, discipline, safety, and training of staff.
• Prepare, monitor, and execute operating capital budgets and asset management plan for the Division.
• Develops, Directs, and Maintains all administrative record keeping, clerical functions, routine accounting, and inventory control for the Reclaimed Water Production Division.
• Plan, Manage, and Direct process modifications. Develop and implement initiatives supporting treatment processes and facilities improvements.
• Prepare bid specifications and assist in bid pack submission as necessary.
• Plan, develop, manage, and coordinate educational initiatives to meet plant operator's regulatory requirements and professional development needs.
• Direct the monitoring, maintenance and control of the reclaimed water quality at the treatment plant and throughout the reclaimed distribution system.
• Plan, organize and direct the uninterrupted operation of a complex treatment plant, pumping stations, storage tanks, etc. to maintain operations within permit parameters.
• Ensure accuracy of production figures through monitoring, meter calibration maintenance, and remedial action to correct discrepancies.
• Inspect plant equipment as necessary and order operating supplies and equipment as necessary.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures dealing with operational or maintenance matters, safety, public relations, etc.
• Prepare annual reports, program analysis and management objectives.
• Adheres to the monitoring and reporting requirements established by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, US EPA and St. Johns River Water Management District.
• Prepare reports to Department Head, local, State and Federal regulatory agencies.
• Act as direct liaison between the City and the public and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare Annual SERC Tier II report for East Central Florida Regional Planning Council and State Emergency Response Commission.
• Check chemical inventory to ensure that there are the proper amounts of chemicals on hand to operate the plant and order as needed.
• Develop, direct, and maintain all administrative record keeping, clerical functions, routine accounting, and inventory control in electronic & paper format for the Reclaimed Water Operations Division.
• Attend work promptly and regularly.
• Ensure safety policies and procedures are enforced and updated.
• Perform related work as required. These additional duties may be representative of tasks typically performed by those in a lesser or more advanced job grade.

This position is part of the City's Emergency Management Team and, as such, shall be expected to perform all duties that are assigned during an emergency management operation. Any additional compensation, above the normal salary shall be outlined by the City Manager in the City's Emergency Management Activation and Emergency Declaration. Failure to appear to perform emergency management assignments and to…