Operations Manager - Utilities - Water/Wastewater Treatment

• Graduation from High School or GED equivalency;
• Ten (10) to twelve (12) years' progressively responsible experience in operations and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment plants;
•  Five (5) years working in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

• Possess a FDEP Class "A" water treatment operator license and Class "A" Wastewater Treatment Operator license or the ability to obtain them within eighteen (18) months of employment.
• Ability to obtain the SEDA Membrane Operator Certification within two (2) years of employment.
• Possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Engineering or the Sciences.

• Prepares and monitors the budget for this division, including recommending savings and approving expenditures.
•  Oversees the division payroll process; directs training and safety programs for personnel; makes decisions regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave of absence and overtime; reviews employees' performance; makes recommendations on employee/labor relations issues.
•  Coordinates the daily operations of the Division; establishes operational and administrative policies, relays needed instruction and procedural revisions to the senior management staff and keeps staff informed on matters that pertain to their operations.
•  Plans and supervises the operations and maintenance of water, wastewater and reclaimed water treatment plants as well as auxiliary services; oversees testing of equipment; enforces safety precautions for employees and the public; estimates costs for system projects.
•  Directs preventive maintenance programs; reviews daily work orders and payroll for accuracy; oversees movable and fixed assets inventory; verifies monthly expense reports; prepares annual Divisional program budgets.
•  Confers with and advises staff on difficult technical problems in their assigned areas.
•  Develops and implements, as needed, plans for emergencies in the Division; communicates emergency plans with the public.
•  Responds to citizen calls for service and assigns priority to repairs; ensures notification of residents and businesses of temporary water or sewer service interruptions.
•  Investigates or refers complaints to appropriate division and follows through to insure compliance with instructions and directives.
• Authorizes and recommends purchases of supplies and equipment; conducts staff meetings with subordinates and coordinates division training programs.
• Consults with engineers regarding new construction; recommends additions and replacement of water and wastewater collection systems; maintains service and maintenance records of underground utility repair and construction.
• Effectively and positively represents the Town in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
•  Establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.

• Incentive: $100/pay period
• Additional incentives:
  • $1000 – paid out in December 2024 (prorated based on hire date)
  • $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.

• 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 this position, 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.
• For assistance with your online applicant account, use the online Help Guide or contact the Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 or Email: support@governmentjobs.com. Applicant Support is available between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. For other inquiries, please contact the Human Resources Department at (954) 797-1100. 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.    

Salary : $93,850 - $106,059