Assistant Manager Water Treatment

Assistant Manager – Water Treatment

The Assistant Manager – Water Treatment controls the provision of safe drinking water to the public by directing the operation of municipal water treatment plants. This work is performed under general supervision – the incumbent normally receives little instruction on routine work and general instruction on new projects and assignments; work is reviewed periodically for accurate output and results achieved with primary feedback given with final results.

Essential functions include providing technical information and maintaining complete and accurate records regarding water treatment and water quality; resolving questions and complaints concerning water quality. Supervising employees in sample collection, reviewing results to ensure Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) requirements are met, directing and coordinating activities and personnel within division, assigning work programs, inspecting work in progress and upon completion. Assisting with budget preparation for the various division accounts; making policy and operational recommendations; coordinating work activities and programs with other divisions and departments.

Inspecting treatment plants and pumping stations for proper operation; assessing the needs of these facilities; inspecting contractors' progress with capital projects; ensuring compliance with regulatory agency standards. Training key personnel, assisting directly and indirectly in personnel administration; preparing payroll and providing requisitions for supplies, equipment, and chemicals. Attending meetings with contractors, engineers, and management; conducting public education seminars. Performing laboratory tests to assure water quality is consistent with DEP requirements; submitting weekly and monthly reports to DEP, Florida Department of Health (FDOH), and other agencies.

Working knowledge of modern techniques, methods, procedures, principles, and practices of the organization and management of distribution system machinery, tools, and equipment employed to properly maintain water lines and related appurtenances. Working knowledge of modern techniques, methods, procedures, principles, and practices of the organization and management of water treatment. Working knowledge of machinery, tools, and equipment employed in the operation of a modern comprehensive water department. Working knowledge of the chemical and physical processes involved in water treatment and of standard methods of water chemical analysis. Working knowledge of ozone treatment process and liquid oxygen systems preferred. Knowledge of ozone treatment process and, liquid oxygen systems.

Working knowledge of occupational hazards, safety rules, and practices and the ability to transmit such knowledge to subordinates. Skill in the operation of modern office equipment, computers, and software, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Ability to analyze, inspect, review, and edit divisional operations and to make recommendations regarding operations. Ability to mathematically compute moderately difficult calculations. Ability to make critical and difficult decisions with some direction that conform to the policies and procedures of the City and the Department. Ability to remain on call, 24 hours a day, seven days a week for after-hours repairs, emergencies, and other related concerns. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, city officials, and the general public. Ability to communicate information tactfully and impartially, both in person and in writing with all staff, city officials, and the general public. Ability to demonstrate proficiency in the City of Winter Park Core Competencies. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and keep accurate records. This position is performed with working knowledge – the incumbent has ability to recall and apply important and commonly-used information from relevant source documents or information in a particular subject field.

Minimum qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent, supplemented by a minimum of seven years of experience in water plant operations and laboratory analysis. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities and other competencies required for the position may be considered.

Certifications, training, special requirements: Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's License, Class E or higher. Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida certification as a Drinking Water Treatment Plant Operator, Class "B" or higher. Note: All certifications must be current at the time of application and must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Other requirements: This is light work requiring the exertion of 0 – 20 pounds of force occasionally and 0 – 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, and reposition objects. Ability to traverse about a variety of city facilities/jobsites, with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to remain stationary at a keyboard for extended periods of time and continuously operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer. Ability to manipulate objects and demonstrate small, precise movements repetitively. Tasks may require frequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions including inclement weather, sun, extreme temperatures, odors, dirt and dust, loud noises, and hazardous chemicals, etc. Tasks require the manipulation of objects and demonstration of small, precise movements, the ability to detect and distinguish various features of one's surroundings, and the ability to effectively communicate and exchange information with others.