What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Operator - Water Division position at Town of Davie?
This is an exempt position, which is 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; and distributes, interprets, and ensures compliance with policies and informs supervisor in the 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.
- Plan, allocate, schedule and conduct site inspection 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; assist 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 such 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
- Performs other related work as required.
REQUIRED:
- Graduation from High School or GED equivalency;
- Five (5) years’ experience as a Plant Operator (operating and maintaining treatment plants);
- Must have knowledge and be able to meet all regulatory compliance requirements.
- Possession of a Class “A” treatment license in Water Treatment issued by the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP);
- Ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment, a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- Two (2) years of experience in a supervisor role;
- Southeast Desalting Association (SEDA) certification in Membrane Technology or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment;
- Two (2) years of membrane experience.
Current Incentives/Benefits:
- Incentive: $100/pay period
- Additional incentives:
- $1000 - paid out in June 2025 (prorated based on hire date)
- Health Insurance
- 100% paid by the Town for single coverage, 50% paid by the Town for dependents.
- Leave:
- Holidays – 13 days per year.
- Sick Leave – 3.69 hours accrued per pay period
- Vacation Leave – Accrue 2 weeks per year, accrual rate increases every 5 years (capped at 4 weeks after 10 years of service).
- Birthday Leave – 1 day per year after successfully passing probation
- Quality Service – 1 day per year after successfully passing probation and other conditions.
- Wellness Days – 2 days per year after successfully passing probation.
- Pension/Retirement:
- Town Sponsored Pension – mandatory 3% contributions per pay period.
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan - Employee is entitled to make voluntary contributions through the payroll to the Town sponsored 457 deferred compensation plan only.
- Uniforms: Provided by the Department.
Salary : $76,560 - $93,059
