Operations Manager - Water/Wastewater Treatment

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Job Summary :

Tryfacta is seeking a Operations Manager -Water / Wastewater Treatment for our client in Davie, FL 33314. This is a temporary contract assignment and should an opening for a permanent position with the Town come available, the Temporary worker may apply for this position.

The Town reserves the right to hire this temporary worker without any financial obligation to the Contractor. If you meet the qualifications listed below and are interested, please Apply Now!

Position Title : Operations Manager -Water / Wastewater Treatment

Location : Davie, FL 33314

Duration : Long Term

Work Schedule : M-F, 8-4.30 with every other weekend, if required on-call requirements after the regular hours

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to :

General Statement of Job

The incumbent is responsible for the planning, budgeting, staffing, organizing and directing of activities for a municipal water treatment system, wastewater treatment system, reclaimed water treatment system and auxiliary program areas.

The incumbent manages subordinate personnel engaged in operating, planning, repairing and maintaining the municipal water, waste water, and reclaimed treatment systems.

Supervision is exercised over skilled and semiskilled subordinates by personal observation and review of completed projects.

The employee exercises extensive initiative and independent judgment in solving problems as they develop in order to maintain the continuous, effective, efficient and safe operation of the facilities.

Work is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of the operational success and efficiency of the systems and achievement of objectives.

Work is performed with wide latitude in the use of independent judgment and selection of work methods and procedures, subject to executive direction and review by the Utilities Director or designee.

Illustrative Examples of Work

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Enforces safety precautions for employees and the public, implementing preventive maintenance programs and estimating costs for water and wastewater treatment plant / s projects.

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.

Develops and implements new initiatives in treatment processes and facilities improvements.

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 waste water 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.

Performs other related work as required for this position.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related work as required.

To be considered for this position, you should have : Skills, Education, or Experience

Minimum Requirements (Must meet by the closing date of the posting unless otherwise stated)

Ten (10) years' to twelve (12) years' experience of progressively responsible experience in operations and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment plants, including five (5) years working in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

PREFERRED

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

Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

Special Requirements

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

Candidates must possess a FDEP Class "A " water treatment operator license and Class "A " Wastewater Treatment Operator license.

Ability to obtain SEDA Membrane Operator Certification within two (2) years of employment.

For assistance with your online applicant account, use the online Help Guide or contact the Applicants Support Line at (phone number removed) or Email : (url removed).

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 (phone number removed).

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.

Minimum Qualifications or Standards Required to Perform Essential Job Functions :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED

TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements : Must be physically able to operate a variety of office machinery and plant equipment including pH meters, turbidimeter, computers, calculator, water pumps, etc.

Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Physical demand requirements are those for Medium to Heavy Work.

Data Conception : Requires the ability to compare and / or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communication : Requires the ability of speaking and / or signaling people to convey or exchange information.

Includes receiving instructions, assignments or directions from superiors.

Language Ability : Requires the ability to read a variety of reports, maintenance records, letters and memos, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, etc.

using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak with poise, voice control and confidence.

Intelligence : Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions;

to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Verbal Aptitude : Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.

Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including engineering, mechanical, electrical, chemical, and biological terminology.

Numerical Aptitude : Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages;

understand and apply the theories of algebra, and geometry.

Form / Spatial Aptitude : Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.

Motor Coordination : Requires the ability coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office and water treatment plant equipment.

Manual Dexterity : Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as office equipment. Must have minimal levels of eye / hand / foot coordination.

Color Discrimination : Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament : Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.

Physical Communication : Requires the ability to talk and hear : (Talking : expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words.

Hearing : perceiving nature of sounds by ear.) Must be able to communicate via a telephone.

Performance Indicators

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Knowledge of Job : Knowledge of the materials, methods, and equipment; and legal requirements used in the operations, upgrade, maintenance and repair of a potable water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant and reuse treatment plant.

Knowledge of chemical and physical processes involved in the treatment of water and wastewater. Knowledge of chemicals and laboratory procedures used in water and wastewater treatment plant operations.

Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to operations, maintenance, repair and construction of water and wastewater treatment systems.

Knowledge of State and local laws and ordinances pertinent to the operation of a municipal water and wastewater treatment plants.

Knowledge of municipal organizations, programs and policies, and of union contract provisions. Ability to determine work priorities, direct work flow, recognize work objectives and apply time management techniques.

Skill in communicating effectively, orally and in writing. Skill in working within the constraints of a budget. Ability to plan, organize, assign and direct the work of subordinates.

Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.

Quality of Work : Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility.

Maintains high quality communication and interacts with all Town departments and divisions, co-workers and the general public.

Quantity of Work : Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities as described under "Illustrative Examples of Work. "

Dependability : Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and meeting deadlines. Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, Town policy, standards and prescribed procedures.

Accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Attendance : Attends work regularly and adheres to Town policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm : Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountability.

Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment : Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives.

Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors.

Seeks expert or experienced advice and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Cooperation : Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.

e., poor communications, variance with Town policy or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons and departments within the Town.

Relationships with Others : Shares knowledge with supervisors and staff for mutual and Town benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all Town employees.

Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with department employees, staffers and managers in other departments, representatives from organizations, and the general public so as to maintain good will toward the Town and project a good Town image.

Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints from other departments and persons in order to maintain good will within the Town.

Interacts effectively with fellow employees, supervisors, professionals and the general public.

Coordination of Work : Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.

Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly.

Attends meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.

Maintains a calendar for meetings, deadlines and events.

Safety and Housekeeping : Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the Town and various regulatory agencies.

Sees that the standards are not violated. Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.

Tryfacta is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.