Chief Operator - Water Division

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All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

This is an exempt position, responsible for twenty-four hour technical and supervisory work in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant(s). Oversees the administrative, technical, and supervisory work in the management and daily operation of the Water Treatment Plants and laboratory. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Utilities Director, Operations Manager, or designee. This is an essential position; the employee is required to work extended hours during and after any declared emergencies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Provides technical support and guidance in the work activities of treatment plant personnel.
• Interprets operating data and institutes minor modifications in operation procedures to assure continuous and efficient treatment; in the event of emergencies, places into effect the established corrective procedures to restore operating conditions; distributes, interprets, and ensures compliance with policies and informs supervisor appropriately.
• Directs and makes operational adjustments to various laboratory and / or treatment process equipment; supervises the performance of general maintenance, as well as routine mechanical and electrical repair of equipment.
• Reviews the maintenance of a daily log of the operations of the plants, and directs requisitions, personnel, material, equipment, and tools for proper plant operations.
• Plans, allocates, schedules, and conducts site inspections for construction and maintenance activities on the treatment plant / s to ensure compliance with State regulations.
• Ensures compliance with safety procedures and supervises the inspections of buildings, grounds, and equipment for conformance to permit requirements, safety standards, and security requirements.
• Maintains a complete set of records of chemicals used and water treated.
• Maintains a complete set of records of plant treatment, plant maintenance and repairs, plant upgrades, etc.
• Produces and signs monthly operating reports as well as required bacteriological and chemical reports for compliance and submittal to regulatory agencies.
• Assists the Operations and Compliance Managers in managing ongoing program development as mandated by the regulatory agencies.
• Develops and updates Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the plant treatment systems; coordinates training of plant staff relative to SOPs, safety, and other required Town training.
• Assists the department in determining the nature of needed improvements; assists in preparation of annual operations, capital replacement, and improvement budgets. Monitors budgets and makes recommendations for amendments accordingly; assists in procurement requests.
• Responsible for the preparation of performance evaluations, promotions, demotions, disciplinary actions, and employee work schedules.
• Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Participates in new worker orientation; provides training and instruction to plant personnel.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate.
• Assists in duties and responsibilities of the Operations Manager in their absence.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• This is an essential position; the employee is required to work extended hours during and after any declared emergencies.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

REQUIRED :

Preferred Requirements :

Current Incentives / Benefits :

1000 – paid out in December 2024 (prorated based on hire date)

100% paid by the Town for single coverage, 50% paid by the Town for dependents.

Holidays – 13 days per year.

Town Sponsored Pension – mandatory 3% contributions per pay period.

The selection process will include successfully meeting the minimum requirements of each of the following : an oral assessment, background investigation and a medical examination which includes a drug screening test and physical examination.

If selected to move forward in the hiring process, you will be required to obtain and submit your lifetime driving history record.

All fields must be completed. Putting "see resume" on the application will not suffice. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The policy of the Town of Davie is to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees and applicants for employment. The Town of Davie has a policy that requires employees hired on or after January 4, 2016 to be a non-user of tobacco products six (6) months prior to their employment with the Town as well as commit to non-usage during their employment. Candidates for employment who are impacted by the Town of Davie’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after six (6) months.

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