Treatment Plant Operator Assistant Chief Wastewater
Treatment Plant Operator Assistant Chief Wastewater
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REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
- The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Treatment Plant Operator Assistant Chief WWS Operations.
**Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered**
Please Note: This announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time.Directs and supervises the operation and maintenance of a large wastewater treatment plant. Work involves responsibility for the technical operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant and associated pumping stations. Employees in this class maintain a continuous check on the operating efficiency of their assigned section and develop improved methods and techniques to achieve more economical and efficient plant operation. Supervision is exercised over subordinate plant operators. Work is reviewed by a technical superior through inspections conferences and written reports. Trains plant operators; maintains all records of plant operations and prepares summaries for review by a technical superior.
Requires three 3 years of experience in operation or maintenance of mechanical hydraulic or electrical equipment similar to that utilized in treatment plant operations including six 6 months of lead work/supervisory experience in wastewater treatment field. Must possess and maintain a Florida Class B Plant Operators License in wastewater. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Drivers License class E or higher for duration of appointmenGeneral Description
Monitors and directs operations of a wastewater treatment plant ensuring the plant is in compliance with regulations.
Works under general supervision independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires three 3 years of experience in operation or maintenance of mechanical hydraulic or electrical equipment similar to that utilized in treatment plant operations including six 6 months of lead work/supervisory experience in water or wastewater treatment field.For consideration of international degrees candidates must have it evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). All associated expenses incurred are the responsibility of the candidate. To access the NACES directory of current members please visit www.naces/members. To access the AICE directory of endorsed members please visit https://aiceeval/endorsedmembers. Completed evaluations do not guarantee an offer of employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Must possess and maintain a Florida Class B Plant Operators License in water or wastewater.
Preferences- Vocational/Technical School Certification or Associates Degree in Biology Chemistry Engineering Environmental science Water or Wastewater Treatment or a closely related field.
- Bachelors Degree or higher in Biology Chemistry Engineering Environmental science Water or Wastewater Treatment or a closely related field.
- Possession of a C B A Florida State Operator license in Water.
- Possession of C B A Collection certification in Wastewater.
- Certification in vendor training on operation and maintenance of hydraulic plumbing electrical or instrumentation equipment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Supervises shift operations of a large capacity wastewater treatment plant; trains employees in the operation of the plant and related equipment; supervises and provides training to employees in work methods and procedures; operates all equipment related to water or wastewater plant processes.
Implements work orders and communicates with prior and upcoming shifts; reads blue prints and work orders to accurately determine job instructions and specifications; generates daily maintenance reports on work orders both open and closed and daily report of general plant operations; conducts shift meetings and prioritizes work to be done for the day.
Orders and schedules plant related supplies chemicals and services by tracking the chemical inventory thus ensuring the lab has proper supplies to run tests complete various monthly reports and other tasks.
Performs physical inspection of various pieces of equipment; provides information to maintenance department regarding critical equipment and prepares plant for equipment repairs and failures; maintains equipment and reduces unnecessary maintenance.
Keeps supervisor(s) informed of job progress and material requirements; notifies supervisor(s) of faulty operations and defective materials.
May work overtime including evenings weekends to respond to emergencies and fix unsafe conditions.
Supervises grease sand and rags removal from the aeration basin clarifiers and plant effluent; collects bacteriological samples from the wellfield monthly to ensure safe water.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or skill adeptness and speed in the use of fingers hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Competencies
- Manages Complexity
Makes sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.- Decision Quality
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues. Integrates various inputs decision criteria and tradeoffs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.- Directs Work
Provides direction delegating and removing obstacles to get work done. Asks questions to understand the desired outcomes for the role; confirms accountabilities with others so that work can be done effectively and efficiently; informs stakeholders when there are delays or problems that will affect them.- Plans and Aligns
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Strengthens alignment and coordination between own work and others providing wellsequenced activities and exact time frames. Foresees and resolves many potential bottlenecks and delays.- Optimizes Work Processes
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement. Uses metrics and benchmarks to monitor accuracy and quality. Takes steps to make methods productive and efficient. Promptly and effectively addresses process breakdowns.- Ensures Accountability
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Accepts responsibility for own work both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others.- Communicates Effectively
Develops and delivers multimode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Disseminates knowledge insights and updates in a polished precise and compelling manner. Demonstrates a deep interest in others comments. Creates rich documents and reports.- Demonstrates SelfAwarenessAwareness
Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Actively seeks feedback from a variety of sources; asks clarifying questions to understand and improve own impact on others or on team performance. Reflects on and learns from own mistakes.- Situational Adaptability
Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Swiftly and easily adapts approach to a wide array of different or changing situations. Is inquisitive about evolving situations; identifies how to adapt early.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the Countys four core behavioral competencies.- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customercentric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty integrity and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore if you require assistance due to a disability please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance ator email to make an accommodation request.Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster such as a hurricane or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.Countywide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward Countys Employee Code of Ethics gift and conflict of interest policies.All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public coworkers elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race color religion sex national origin age disability marital status political affiliation familial status sexual orientation pregnancy or gender identity and expression.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
