What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Treatment Plant Operator position at Sarasota County Government?
Department:
Public Utilities
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Are you a licensed Class "A" Water Treatment Plant Operator with supervisory experience? We’re looking for someone to oversee the technical operations, maintenance, and staffing of our water treatment plant facilities. If you’re ready to lead and make an impact, apply today!- Assign coordinate and perform tasks as required for the proper operation and maintenance of water treatment facilities and distribution system water quality daily.
- Schedule and perform necessary planned maintenance and emergency maintenance, and respond to emergency operational requirements as needed, while coordinating with the facilities maintenance staff, skilled trade workers, and other support staff.
- Coordinate, assign, and perform tasks for customer complaints.
- Schedule work orders for preventative maintenance in accordance with the County's CMMS program (Maximo).
- Prepare weekly operational and maintenance summaries.
- Evaluate and interpret the results of any analysis and determine necessary operational adjustments.
- Coordinate assignments of operational tasks to ensure continuous efficiency of the treatment process safely and appropriately.
- Supervise daily duties of plant operators and trainees assigned to the treatment facilities.
- Schedule work hours in accordance with operating permits.
- Serves as coach and evaluator for treatment plant operator merit reviews.
- Prepare and manage facility budget.
- Prepare and submit purchase requisition information in accordance with county policy relating to equipment and services pertaining to the assigned facilities.
- May be required to fulfill Technical Director Duties for the NELAC Certified Lab.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. *On-Call Required.
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Building, Construction, or related field.
- - OR - two (2) year associate's degree AND two (2) years of experience in the operation of water treatment facilities.
- - OR - a High School diploma AND four (4) years of experience in the operation of water treatment facilities.
- Possession of a Class "A" Water Treatment Plant Operator's License as issued by the state of Florida at the time of hire.
- One year of supervisory experience (lead worker or acting in a supervisory capacity may be counted) in facilities and/or building maintenance environment.
- A valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge and experience in water treatment process control, mathematics, microbiology, chemistry, motor controls, and mechanical/electrical maintenance & troubleshooting.
- Training in Hazcom, Confined Spaces, Hearing Protection, Bloodborne Pathogens, Respirators, Workplace Violence, Lockout/Tagout, Fire Extinguishers, Personal Protection Equipment and Hazardous Waste Operations.
Physical Demands:
- Must wear Uniforms and Safety Shoes.
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Must be fit tested for a respirator. For more information on this requirement, please visit: https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2017/11/02/noshave/.
Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.
About Everything Else
Starting Pay Range: $29.69 - $31.00, based on experience
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Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).
If you are selected to join our team,
please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents
. You will need to present the following items on your first day:
1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options:
https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
- If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)
2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)
Benefits:
- Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
- Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
- Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)
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Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.
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Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.
Salary : $30 - $31
