Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Chief Wastewater Operator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City's 4 MGD wastewater treatment facility, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and standards, and leading the wastewater operations staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong wastewater treatment operations experience, and FDEP "A" Wastewater Operator License, and the ability to analyze and troubleshoot various systems related to wastewater treatment processes.

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To be considered for this position, please complete the City job application at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ctsfl? Duties Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals. Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed. Directs the daily operations of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Ensures that public health and the environment are adequately protected. Verifies that discharges to waters meet permit limitations on the quality of the discharge. Within span of control, verifies that wastewater overflows are prevented to the highest practical degree. Ensures that any sewage spills or overflows are urgently addressed, investigated, repaired, and reported according to approved procedures. Works and directs staff during storm events and declared emergencies. After-hours facility monitoring callouts during call duty. Prepares required State and Federal reports, correspondence, etc., including NPDES and FDEP regulatory reports, charts, logs and maintenance sheets. Coordinates outside contracts and services pertinent to plant operations. Assists in the preparation of construction and maintenance cost estimates, and related specifications. Performs construction review and contract administration as assigned. Maintains plant security. Performs related work as assigned. Qualifications Requires an Associate's degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education. Note that completion of required courses for FDEP "A" Licensure meets this requirement. Six years of wastewater plant operations to include supervisory or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Florida Wastewater Operations A License. Must possess and maintain a valid state commercial driver's license with an acceptable driving history. Join us in making a difference in our community by ensuring clean water through effective wastewater management!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$75,025.96 - $120,011.50 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person