What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Chief - Collections position at City of Clermont?
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This position is responsible for the supervision of operations and related crew (s) within assigned area for the City. Work is performed under general supervision.
This position is non-exempt. (Fair Labor Standards Act overtime provisions will apply.
This position is non-exempt. (Fair Labor Standards Act overtime provisions will apply.
Per Florida Statute 295.065, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
- Supervises the work of assigned crew(s) and contractors throughout the City; it includes, but is not limited to, scheduling, making assignments, and addressing personnel issues.
- Checks progress of work and resolves problems or complaints.
- Inspects work during and upon completion to assure work meets compliance and City guidelines.
- Instructs employees in safe and efficient procedures and methods to perform their duties.
- Checks trucks and/or equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations in assigned area.
- In assigned area, assists and supervises operations/functions such as refuse collection and disposal, water/waste water/ storm water treatment, water testing, construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, distribution, utilities, facilities, ground maintenance, fleet administration, operation of heavy equipment, event planning, traffic control, and equipment.
- Assists in the establishment or revision of assigned department rules and regulations.
- Holds regular safety training sessions for personnel.
- Implements and enforces City Personnel, Departmental Policies and Procedures.
- Supervises purchases, orders materials, and prepares budget requests. May prepare and review bid specifications and pay monthly bills.
- May send out notices or verify permits depending on area assigned.
- Prepares periodic and yearly reports as required or requested.
- Maintains telephone service/communications and may be placed on emergency call outs, rotating shifts, on call duties, and extended hours in emergency situations.
- May perform office functions such as answering telephones, filing, data entry, providing information, etc.
- May coordinate work with other Operation Chiefs or Foremen to ensure completion of task or project.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or GED supplemented by courses related to assigned areas such as repair or mechanical equipment.
- Five (5) years of related work experience.
- Valid Florida driver's license.
- Obtain a Class "B" Commercial Florida Driver's Permit with airbrake (and tanker if in assigned area) endorsement within three (3) months from date of hire and obtain a Class "B" Commercial Florida Driver's License within six (6) months with brake (and tanker if in assigned area) endorsement from date of hire. Hazardous endorsement may also be required depending on assigned area.
- Obtain FEMA IS100, IS700 and IS200 within 6 months from date of employment.
- Depending on assigned area, may need: a) Valid Florida Class "B" Certificate in Water or Wastewater treatment; b) Valid Florida Class 2 Certificate in Water Distribution; c) Valid Florida Class "B" Certification in Collections; d) Storm Water Operator Certification Level 1-2; e) Certification in Traffic Control and Safety in the respective, assigned work area; f ) Confined Space Certificate; g) Completion of a Trenching and Excavation Competent Person certificate course; h) Limited fertilizer and lawn spraying licenses; i) Storm water Operator Certificate - Level 1; j) Lockout/ Tag-out Certificate; and k) FEMA emergency management training.
Physical Demands
- Continual light work and occasional heavy work.
- Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds.
- Requires frequent walking and standing, climbing, stooping, reaching, and bending.
- Good finger/hand dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
- Good eyesight, hearing, and speech.
- Regular driving of vehicle.
- Able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required.
Work Environment
Works outside in sometimes adverse environmental conditions (e.g., heat, cold, and rain) for moderate periods of time with exposure to a) construction; b) water/wastewater; c) site hazards including but not limited to bright/dim lights, dust/pollen, intense noise, vibration, fumes/noxious odors, toxic/caustic chemicals, electrical shock, heights of 70 feet or more, disease/pathogens, and moving machinery; d) traffic; and/or) moving machinery depending on assigned area.
The City of Clermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Americans with Disabilities Act requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with management.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all of the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Job functions described are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees may be assigned additional duties by management as deemed necessary. Duties not contained herein may be considered essential to performing this job successfully, just as though they were included in this job description.
The City of Clermont has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
Salary : $61,568 - $78,395
