Public Utilities Manager - Wastewater Treatment Plant

Wastewater Treatment Facility Manager

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Job summary : Under the direction of the Director of Public Utilities or designee, incumbent is responsible for the planning, budgeting, staffing, organizing and directing of activities for a wastewater treatment facility with ocean discharge, two deep injection wells, a reuse system, a sludge process to produce a fertilizer product, and 67 wastewater pumping stations. Supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel who are responsible for operations, maintenance, electrical and instrumentation services. The employee exercises extensive initiative and independent judgment in solving problems as they develop to maintain the continuous, effective, efficient and safe operation of the facilities. Technical expertise is of prime importance, as error in technical judgment could result in extensive damage to the environment, facilities or both. Administrative activities include policy formulation, budgeting and personnel management. Work is performed with wide latitude in the use of independent judgment and selection of work methods and procedures, subject to executive direction and review by the Utilities Director or designee. Work is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of the operational success of the systems and achievement of objectives.

Essential job functions and responsibilities include : preparing and monitoring the budget, overseeing payroll and personnel management, coordinating daily operations, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, managing contract employees, producing specifications for equipment and services, resolving grievances, initiating laboratory investigations, and preparing plans for construction and maintenance.

The requirements include education in engineering, business administration or the sciences supplemented by 10 years of experience in wastewater treatment, a State of Florida Class "A" Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's certificate, a valid driver's license, and an acceptable background and driving record. Knowledge of federal, state, county and municipal laws and regulations relating to wastewater treatment, chemical and physical processes involved in treatment, and the materials, methods and equipment utilized in the operation, construction, maintenance and repair of wastewater treatment and collection systems are also required. Skills in expressing ideas by means of the spoken word, ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships are also required. The physical demands include walking, sitting, writing, hearing, speaking, and exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.