Water Treatment Plant Lead Operator - JEA- Utility Systems Department

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.

This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening. 

Please note that this is an external job posting intended for non-city employees. If you are a current city employee applying through this posting, your application will not be reviewed with other internal candidates. In order to be considered with internal candidates, please apply on the internal posting by clicking HERE.

Administrative, leadership, and technical work in the operation and mechanical maintenance of Water Treatment Plants and their related systems. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City and its Utility.

This position is an Essential classification and will be required to report to duty before, during and immediately after a civil emergency.

The following duties are illustrative for this position.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.  Other duties may be required and assigned.  

• Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie and Utility Systems Department at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintaining high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.

• The Lead Operator performs leadership functions related to the operations and maintenance of the Water Treatment Plants, related re-pump stations, and well field
• This position is distinguished from supervisory classifications in that the Lead Operator does not exercise formal authority. The Lead Operator does assist in such areas as discipline, grievance resolution, employee interviewing, employee performance evaluation, hiring, and other personnel-related decisions.
• Plans, organize, and directs the uninterrupted flow of operations in water treatment plants.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Monitors routine daily activities of the shift operators. Assists with scheduling work assignments of operators and staff assigned to the facilities.
• Oversee special projects assigned to shift operators and staff at each facility.
• Inspects plant installations and directs or takes corrective action for operational, mechanical, or electrical malfunctions.
• Oversee the maintenance of records and data entry. Trains and instruct staff in plant related procedures and methods.
• Monitors the plant for compliance within regulatory requirements.
• Prepares surveys, creates analytical reports on treatment plant’s operations and processes, and makes recommendations for alterations to the existing procedures and methods.
• Determines the effectiveness of operations and reports any inefficiencies to the Chief Operator.
• Maintains chemical inventory for the facilities. Requisitions for supplies and equipment.
• Some administrative work in the Water Plants is required. Carries out administrative responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and reviewing work.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

IMPORTANT: Per Department of Environmental Protection rules regarding Treatment Plant Classification and Staffing, Section 62-699.311, (1) An operator meeting the lead/chief operator class for the treatment plant shall be available during all periods of domestic wastewater or water treatment plant operation. “Available” means able to be contacted as needed to initiate the appropriate action in a timely manner.        

THIS POSITION REQUIRES ROTATING SHIFT WORK, SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED OVERTIME, INCLUDING EVENINGS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS AND/OR IMMEDIATE RESPONSE TO EMERGENCY CONDITIONS.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May oversee the work of non-supervisory employees. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities may include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required. Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in related field preferred. Four (4) years related administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required. 

A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Water Treatment Plant Operator’s “A” license issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to be obtained within three (3) available testing cycles from the date of hire.
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License and maintenance of clean driving record required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of methods and practices of modern water treatment and operating procedures.
• Knowledge of health and safety factors in water treatment and in operating plant's equipment.
• Knowledge of the chemical and physical processes involved in treatment of water.
• Ability to inspect equipment in operation, detect changes in conditions, and make necessary adjustments or general repairs.
• Ability to understand and execute written and oral work orders and maintain required records.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Steel-toe or composite shoes are mandatory.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, and airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock and toxic or caustic chemicals. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Salary : $64,002