Chief Treatment Plant Operator - Water Reclamation

This is supervisory and technical work in the operation of a municipal water/wastewater reclamation treatment plant and auxiliary facilities. Incumbent must schedule and distribute available resources to provide effective, efficient plant operation. Assignments are received orally and in writing. All work is performed under the general direction of the division leader.

• Organize and direct daily operation of a water or wastewater treatment plant.
• Plan, assign, and supervise the work of plant operations and respective support team members.
• Train and instruct personnel on facility process control, operational protocols, equipment operation procedures and standard safety practices.
• Determine operational status of equipment, request and coordinate necessary electrical, mechanical and instrumentation repairs. Report any serious or potentially hazardous situations to supervision.
• Manage the daily distribution of potable or reclaimed water.
• Coordinate efforts with field personnel to assure proper operation of the potable water or reclaimed water distribution system.
• Prepare and maintain plant records and reports to ensure that legal documentation of the plant operations is correctly maintained for regulatory inspections and review.
• Inspect plant log records, gauges, meters and other plant testing and measuring devices to ensure that equipment is calibrated and functioning properly.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment for proper facility operation.
• Supervise and evaluate team member performance.
• Counsel team members and administer discipline as directed.
• Hold periodic meetings to inform team members of City/department policies and procedures.
• Perform related work as required.

• Must have a combination of knowledge and experience with the complex principles, practices and techniques of water/wastewater treatment plant operations.
• Must have a combination of knowledge and experience with treatment plant equipment, computer systems, SCADA and related operational requirements of a complex treatment plant and distribution system.
• Must have a combination of knowledge and experience with laboratory techniques and procedures as related to water/wastewater treatment and analysis.
• Must have a combination of knowledge and experience with occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions.
• Must have the ability to develop and conduct operators training.
• Must have a working knowledge of applicable Florida Department of Environmental Protection regulations.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, assign, supervise and review the work of team members engaged in various operations to assure efficient results.
• Must have the ability to analyze technical problems and to exercise independent judgment in arriving at conclusions.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all City team members.
• Must have the ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Must have the ability to give direction and instruct team members in completing job assignments.

• High school graduate or equivalent diploma is required.
• Must possess water operator Class “B” certificate issued by Florida DEP (must obtain “A” within one year of hire).
• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in water/wastewater field required. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Must have the ability to respond to off duty calls within 30 minutes. Work schedule may include odd workweek.
• Subject to emergency call‑out during off‑duty hours and on weekends as required.

This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City’s current Drugs and Alcohol policy.

During occasions of local emergencies this position may be required to report to perform emergency tasks, which may result in extended work hours as well as extended periods of time away from family members. The Incident Commander and the employee’s Department Head will make the determination as to who will…