Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Under limited supervision, performs responsible administrative, supervisory, and technical work directing theoperations of the water treatment systems for the City. Work involves planning and supervising the safe andefficient operation and maintenance of the water treatment systems and plant facilities; and directing a potablewater sampling and analysis program. Employee is also responsible for supervising a large staff engaged invarious aspects of plant and equipment operation, maintenance, water sampling, and laboratory analysis.Reports to the Assistant Utilities Director (Plants and Maintenance Operations).
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Operates and maintains the City's water treatment plant in accordance with policies, procedures and regulationsof the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the State of Florida Department of Environmental Regulation;develops and establishes operational policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
Plans, assigns, directs and supervises, through direct or delegated supervision, the work of plant personnelengaged in the operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant and facilities; directs performance ofrequired tests and analyses, and coordinates plant operations with the results of such tests; directs and isresponsible for laboratory operations.
Administers or makes recommendations for routine personnel matters affecting direct subordinates, includingrecruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, assigning, scheduling, granting leave, appraising and disciplining, etc.,submitting such records and reports as required by Utilities management and performs evaluations of personnel.
Reviews or prepares plant operational reports and records, including state and federal reports, and submits tosupervisor and regulatory agencies as required; confers with regulatory authorities and City and Brevard Countyofficials, as necessary, to advise of plant operational changes and adjustments; maintains current operatingpermits, submitting records and reports to regulatory authorities, as required.
Supervises the routine maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery, and cleaning and maintenance of allplant facilities and properties.
Conducts simple and in-depth research, as necessary, to determine ability to enhance procedural efficiency, andassociated cost estimates; prepares and presents oral and written reports to supervisor and other managementpersonnel as requested or otherwise deemed appropriate.
Oversees administration of plant operating budgets, ensuring proper accounting and reporting of expenditures;compiles figures and prepares budget proposals.
May be assigned to shift work. May be required to work weekends and holidays. May be required to respond toafter hour calls.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs the duties of subordinate personnel when necessary.
Performs other related work as required.
The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed bythis job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific dutiesnot listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
EMERGENCY DECLARATION STATUS
Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. Onan incident-by-incident basis, the employee’s Department Head will make the determination as to who will berequired to work.
MINIMUM TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
Requirements
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school plus six (6) years of experience in water treatment plant operations. An Associatedegree or coursework in water technology, environmental science, or a related field is preferred. Three (3) yearsof supervisory experience required. Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and have and maintain anacceptable, safe driving record.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possess and maintain a Class A Water Treatment Plant Operator from the State of Florida Department ofEnvironmental Protection. Out of State candidates applying for reciprocity of the required license may beconsidered for this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Physical Requirements:
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment includingtypewriters, calculators, meters, lime slakers, filters, samplers, pumps, hand tools, etc. Must be able to exert upto 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount offorce constantly to move objects. Requires frequent reaching, kneeling, lifting and climbing. Physical demandrequirements are for Medium Work.
Data Conception:
Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural orcomposite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
Interpersonal Communication:
Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchangeinformation. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants.
Language Ability:
Requires the ability to read a variety of reports, correspondence, manuals, charts, graphs, etc.Requires the ability to prepare various reports, correspondence, charts, forms, etc., using prescribed formats. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control and confidence.
Intelligence:
Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collectdata, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions inmathematical 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 andwritten instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical orprofessional languages, including environmental engineering, mechanical and electrical terminology.
Numerical Aptitude:
Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply anddivide; utilize decimals and percentages; understand and apply theories of algebra, trigonometry and geometry.
Form/Spacial Aptitude:
Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
Motor Coordination:
Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using officeequipment.
Manual Dexterity:
Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as meters and general maintenancetools. 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: expressions or exchanging ideas bymeans of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear.) Must be able to communicate viatelephone.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Knowledge of Job:
Has thorough knowledge of federal, state and local laws pertaining to water treatmentsystems. Has considerable knowledge of the engineering, chemical, and bacteriological principles and practicesrelated to largescale water treatment operations. Has considerable knowledge of the operating principles andpractices and the maintenance requirements of system and plant equipment and machinery utilized in watertreatment. Has considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends, and developments in the field of watertreatment. Has general knowledge of public finance administration and the budget process. Has generalknowledge of the principles of supervision, organization, and administration. Is able to plan, coordinate, and supervise the work of a professional, technical and clerical staff. Is able to analyze data and prepare reliablerecords and reports. Is able to secure the requisite operator's certificates as required by work assignments. Isable to effectively express ideas orally and in writing. Is able to establish and maintain effective workingrelationships as necessitated by work assignments.
Quality of Work:
Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercisesimmediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains highquality communication and interacts within department and division, and with co workers and the generalpublic.
Quantity of Work:
Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities as described under"Specific Duties and Responsibilities."
Dependability:
Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and meeting deadlines. Completes assignedwork on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, City policy, standards and prescribed procedures.Accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.Responds to weekend/holiday/after hour call.
Attendance:
Attends work regularly and adheres to City policies and procedures regarding absences andtardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time off requests.
Initiative and Enthusiasm:
Maintains an enthusiastic, selfreliant and selfstarting approach to meet jobresponsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptabledirection 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 occurand specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems orsituations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with aminimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice and researches problems, situations and alternativesbefore 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., poorcommunications, variance with City policy or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations toencourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons within the department.
Relationships with Others:
Shares knowledge with supervisors and staff for mutual and departmental benefit.Contributes to maintaining high morale among all department employees. Develops and maintains cooperativeand 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 departmentand project a good departmental image. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaintsfrom other departments and persons in order to maintain good will within the City. Interacts effectively withfellow employees, supervisor, professionals and the general public.
Coordination of Work:
Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of workin accordance with sound timemanagement methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected timeof 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 estimatedschedules. Maintains a calendar for meetings, deadlines and events.
Safety and Housekeeping:
Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the City andvarious regulatory agencies. Sees that the standards are not violated. Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.
Planning:
Plans, directs and uses information effectively in order to enhance activities and production of thedepartment. Knows and understands the expectations of the City regarding the activities of the division andworks to see that these expectations are met. Designs and formulates ways, means and timing to achieve thegoals and objectives of the department and the division. Within the constraints of City policy, formulates theappropriate strategy and tactics for achieving division and departmental objectives. Organizes, arranges andallocates manpower, financial and other designated resources in an efficient and effective way so as to achievethe goals and objectives of the division and department.
Organizing:
Organizes work and that of subordinate staff well. Ensures that staff members know what resultsare expected of them and that they are regularly and appropriately informed of all City and department mattersaffecting them and/or of concern to them.
Staffing:
Works with other department officials and management to select and recommend employment ofpersonnel for the division who are qualified both technically and philosophically to meet the needs of thedivision and the department. Personally directs the development and training of division personnel in order toensure that they are properly inducted, oriented and trained.
Leading:
Provides a work environment which encourages clear and open communications. Has a clear andcomprehensive understanding of the principles of effective leadership and how such principles are to be applied.Provides adequate feedback to staff so that they know whether their performance levels are satisfactory.Commends and rewards employees for outstanding performance yet does not hesitate to take disciplinary actionwhen necessary. Exercises enthusiasm in influencing and guiding others toward the achievement of departmentgoals and objectives.
Controlling:
Provides a work environment which is orderly and controlled. Coordinates, audits and controlsmanpower and financial resources efficiently and effectively. Coordinates, audits and controls the utilization ofmaterials and equipment efficiently and effectively. Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of Citystandards, methods and procedures.
Delegating:
Assigns additional duties to staff as necessary and/or appropriate in order to meet division goals,enhance staff abilities, build confidence on the job and assist staff members in personal growth. Has confidencein staff to meet new or additional expectations.
Decision Making:
Uses discretion and judgment in developing and implementing courses of action affecting thedivision. When a particular policy, procedure or strategy does not appear to be achieving the desired result,moves decisively and definitively to develop and implement alternatives.
Creativity:
Regularly seeks new and improved methodologies, policies and procedures for enhancing theeffectiveness of the division and the department. Employs imagination and creativity in the application of dutiesand responsibilities. Is not averse to change.
Human Relations:
Strives to develop and maintain good rapport with all staff members. Listens to and considerssuggestions and complaints and responds appropriately. Maintains the respect and loyalty of staff.
Policy Implementation:
Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of City policies regarding the division,department and City function. Adheres to those policies in the discharge of duties and responsibilities andensures the same from subordinate staff.
Policy Formulation:
Keeps abreast of changes in operating philosophies and policies of the City and continuallyreviews division policies in order to ensure that any changes in City philosophy or practice are appropriatelyincorporated. Also understands the relationship between operating policies and practices and departmentmorale and performance. Works to see that established policies enhance same.
