Job Title

Job Family

Job Code

Job Exempt

Assistant Treatment Plant Manager

Non_Bargaining

AWA05

Pay Grade

Pay Rate Type

Minimum

Midpoint

Maximum

NB113

Salary

$34.60

$44.11

$53.62

Job Description

Performs highly responsible administrative, technical, and process control duties involving the operation and maintenance of an advanced treatment water reclamation facility. Duties include specific responsibility for facility administration, process control operations, inspection and maintenance of equipment and machinery, and analysis/quality control of the facility. Cross trains and learns duties of all three (3) Water Reclamation Facilities as this position will fill in when any Treatment Plant Manager is absent. Work is performed under the direction of the assigned Treatment Plant Manager and reviewed through conferences, reports submitted, and results obtained.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Management, Public Administration, or a related field with four (4) years progressively responsible managerial or supervisory experience in wastewater treatment plant operations; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Florida Driver's License required. Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Class A Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification required; alternatively, applicant may possess an equivalent certificate from any state and obtain Florida Class A within six (6) months of employment. Cell phone or home phone required.

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Note: The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed by this job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Plans and directs the work of the advanced treatment water reclamation facility in operations, maintenance, and quality control which includes reclaimed water supply system and facility laboratory.

Supervises, reviews, and interprets plans/drawings on equipment and structures; writes, reviews, and interprets specifications.

Plans and directs preventive maintenance and repair programs.

Analyzes various technical reports; directs inspections of plant equipment and machinery to ensure facility effluent complies with regulations.

Prepares and administers annual budget; supervises maintenance of records; and prepares financial, operational, and regulatory agency reports.

Resolves personnel conflicts, complaints, and grievances.

Reviews and approves all contract releases, purchase orders, field purchase orders, checks requests, and City store orders.

Conducts surveys and plans for future expansions with the Division Manager, consulting engineers, equipment manufacturers, etc.; conducts staff meetings.

Plans and directs construction of modifications and changes to facility equipment; plans for future expansions.

Develops programs, goals, and training requirements for each of the various activities under jurisdiction.

Organizes emergency procedures for various types of emergency situations; resolves technical problems; and may direct emergency operations as required.

Coordinates the activities of the AWT treatment water reclamation facility with other Wastewater Division sections and City departments as well as other public and private agencies; organizes and manages possible long- and short-range studies regarding the utilization of the AWT facility for future treatment requirements.

Enforces safety regulations; also plans, coordinates, and directs safety meetings, programs, and training for employees.

Responds to citizens’ requests for service and complaints that may or may not be limited to plant operations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of operations and maintenance of advanced wastewater treatment water reclamation facilities and related equipment.

Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of treatment water reclamation facility administration and regulation.

Knowledge of effective managerial principles and practices.

Considerable knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and wastewater chemistry.

Knowledge of industrial mechanical methods relating to repair installation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater process equipment.

Knowledge of budget preparation and administration.

Ability to develop long range plans and programs for future development of facilities and equipment.

Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate work of subordinates.

Ability to prepare and interpret plans, specifications, blueprints, schematics, etc.

pertaining to plant expansions and improvements.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees, City Officials, regulatory agency representatives, and the general public.

Ability to perform inspections of plant machinery and equipment which may involve climbing stairs, bending, and standing.

Ability to occasionally be exposed to noxious fumes, chemicals, insects, and extreme weather conditions.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROMOTION: N/A.