Treatment Plant Operator - Wastewater
Treatment Plant Operator - Wastewater
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$ 52645 - 84022
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REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Treatment Plant Operator (Wastewater) Water & Wastewater Operations Division.
**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.The Treatment Plant Operator Wastewater is responsible for the following including but not limited to: operating equipment related to wastewater treatment plant processes including aeration tanks clarifier belt filter press sludge flotation units and digester under close supervision and checking equipment to see that it is operating properly; performing minor repairs and adjustments to equipment as needed and assisting Plant Maintenance Crew on maintenance projects; performing a variety of cleaning tasks in areas or structures such as chemical rooms chemical feed equipment various wastewater treatment units pumping stations electrical rooms secondary containment areas head house bar screens and general grounds keeping; having knowledge of the general operating principles and practices and the maintenance requirements of mechanical and electrical equipment similar to the types utilized in waste treatment plants; understanding and following specified operating and recording procedures; analyzing and troubleshooting various issues; performing basic mathematical calculations involving addition subtraction multiplication and/or division; learning/performing a variety of work activities associated with the operation and maintenance of a variety of pumps valves filters and related equipment associated with wastewater treatment systems.
General Description
Performs skilled operational and regulatory work in the testing and treatment of City water in compliance with all applicable regulations and guidelines.
Works under general supervision independently developing work methods and sequences.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires six 6 months experience in operation or maintenance of mechanical hydraulic or electrical equipment similar to that utilized in treatment plant operations.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 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 obtain the Class C Water or Wastewater Plant Operator License within two 2 years of hire.
Preferences- Vocational/Technical School Certification or Associates Degree in Biology Chemistry Engineering Environmental science Water or Wastewater Treatment Public Admin or a closely related field.
- Bachelors Degree or higher in Biology Chemistry Engineering Environmental science Water or Wastewater Treatment Public Admin or a closely related field.
- Possession of C Florida State Operator license in Wastewater
- Possession of C B or A Florida State Operator license in Water
- Possession of C B or A Collection certification in Wastewater
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.
Understands implements maintains and assists the processing of millions of gallons of wastewater entering the plant and following various biological mechanical and chemical processes to return treated waters meeting state and federal safety standards back into the environment.
Performs routine to complex maintenance and repair duties of water equipment and facilities; collects water samples for testing; performs and records chemical adjustments and laboratory sampling and testing; ascertains treatment performance and quality; monitors and sets chlorine machinery to obtain proper chemical usage readings; operates and maintains pump stations; records daily pump readings records flows time of flows pressures and chemical usage.
Performs clerical duties data entry process control calculations and runs quantitative and qualitative analysis and interprets data for performance evaluation.
Runs vacuum building system; collects samples from off sight station; receives chemical deliveries on and off sight; maintains and monitors backwash filter.
Checks plant equipment and troubleshoots plant problems; diagnoses troubleshoots and writes work orders when a malfunction has been discovered; performs frequent rounds checking the status of water and wastewater treatment units tanks and machines; performs a variety of routine cleaning activities in order to ensure the safety and cleanliness of facility/treatment plant; proper start up and shut down of different tanks and pumps according to conditions and supervisor directives; resets plant to proper operating conditions caused by storms and power outages.
Computes a variety of work orders to document treatment plant activity request maintenance repairs and compile statistics for periodic reports.
Monitors treatment plant operations to ensure compliance with State and County regulations standards and verifies process is operating efficiently and effectively; checks on storage and inventory of chemicals.
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. Quickly determines the most critical data and focuses analysis there; recognizes even subtle symptoms that indicate problems; probes deeply for root causes; uses systematic problemsolving methods. Well.- Decision Quality
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Swiftly internalizes coaching on routine issues; handles issues confidently after instruction. Leverages rules and procedures to speed up decision making. Confidently and quickly draws on others expertise.- Plans and Aligns
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.- Optimizes Work Processes
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement. Pursues explores and develops ways to ensure own work is as effective as possible within all relevant processes. Shares an analysis of process problems with stakeholders; discusses how to resolve the issue.- 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. Listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly concisely and professionally when speaking or writing.- Situational Adaptability
Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Finds out which situations call for flexibility and responds accordingly; seeks and listens to others input and feedback on how to adapt approach to changing situations.
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
