Lead Water Quality Specialist

Salary : $33.66 - $47.12 Hourly

Location : New Port Richey, FL

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 12840-0225

Department : Utilities Water & Wastewater O & M

Division : Water Services

Opening Date : 02 / 07 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 20 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Salary Range : $33.66 - $47.12

Pay Grade : N44 (Non-exempt position)

Salary Disclosure : Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

General Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A LEAD WATER QUALITY SPECIALIST!

Pasco County Utilities Operations and Maintenance is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented leader to perform specialized supervisory work in the County's potable water system. This position will oversee technical staff and help manage the County's drinking water regulatory and compliance program including water quality testing, laboratory data review, sample collection, Consumer Confidence Report development, and reporting to regulatory agencies such as EPA, FDEP, TBW, and SWFWMD. This position will ensure that the County remains compliant with all State and Federal regulations related to the Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Water Act.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Selects and trains new personnel, prepares work schedules, conducts performance evaluations, manages overtime, and maintains employee time records.
• Plans, coordinates, assigns, and oversees the work of staff engaged in the collection, testing, and analysis of potable water within the County's water treatment plants and distribution system.
• Identifies, develops, and implements appropriate analytical procedures for water quality parameters.
• Provides recommendations for water distribution system improvements and operational changes based on laboratory and field water quality data.
• Prepares reports for regulating agencies such as EPA, FDEP, SWFWMD, and TBW.
• Reviews and analyzes water quality studies and reports.
• Reviews and provides updates on related rulemaking efforts and legislation concerning water quality issues.
• Assists with budgets and long-term utility plans for Pasco County's water systems. Utilizes various computer applications to demonstrate water system performance and compliance.
• Prepares and evaluates current and historical water quality trends.
• Responds to customer complaints, ensuring complete satisfaction through water quality testing initiatives.
• Attends meetings, workshops, and trainings to remain up to date with current drinking water rules, regulations, and best practices.
• Interprets rules, regulations, topographical and aerial maps, blueprints, diagrams, and sketches to enhance our GIS and other programs.
• Participates in the Emergency Operations Center during emergency events.
• Performs related work as directed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS / WORKING CONDITIONS : Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Ability to conduct field work in a variety of weather conditions.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in engineering, environmental science, chemistry, biology, or related field plus three (3) years' of experience working in water treatment plants or water distribution systems. Must obtain a Level 3 Water Distribution License issued by FDEP within 18 months of hire OR graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate degree plus five (5) years' of experience working in water treatment plants or water distribution systems. Must obtain a Level 2 Water Distribution License issued by FDEP within 18 months of hire OR graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma plus seven (7) years' of experience working in water treatment plants or water distribution systems. Must obtain a Level 1 Water Distribution License issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) within 18 months of hire. Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with GIS.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS : Possession of a valid Florida driver's license.

ADA STATEMENT : A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE : Pasco County is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE / RECOVERY ACTIVITIES : All employees will be required to work before, during, and after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE : Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021

Benefits include :

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

Which best describes the years of experience you have working in water treatment plants or water distribution systems?

Do you possess a FDEP Level 3 Water Distribution License?

If you do not possess a valid Florida FDEP Level 3 Water Distribution License, can you obtain it within 18 months from date of hire?

Do you have a valid FDEP Level (2) Water Distribution License?

If you do not possess a valid FDEP Level 2 Water Distribution License, can you obtain it within 18 months from date of hire?

Do you have a valid FDEP Level 1 Water Distribution License?

If you do not possess a valid FDEP Level 1 Water Distribution License, can you obtain it within 18 months from date of hire?

Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

Are you proficient with Microsoft Outlook and familiar with GIS?

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran?(Supporting documentation needed at time of application or next business day)

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug / alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note : If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 12 months?

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)

How did you hear about this position?

If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee.

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