Treatment Plant Operator Assistant Chief (Water Conserv II)

Salary Range $30.92-$39.42 Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting 06-19-2026 Job Summary This position is located at the Water Conserv II Water Reclamation Facility, located at 5420 L.B. McLeod Road, Orlando, FL 32811. Nature of Work: Performs responsible technical, supervisory, and administrative work assisting in operating a wastewater treatment plant on an assigned shift. Responsibilities include but are not limited to collecting samples, removing sludge, performing laboratory tests, inspecting and adjusting equipment, and maintaining records. Performs the Treatment Plant Operator Chief's duties in their absence. Work performed requires the employee to possess technical expertise from previous work experience. Considerable initiative and independent judgment are necessary for completing technical and supervisory assignments and training operators in lower classifications. Work is performed under the supervision of a Treatment Plant Operator Chief. Performance is reviewed through analyses of plant records and reports, conferences, direct observation, and results obtained. Minimum Qualifications: Highschool Diploma or equivalent plus five (5) years experience operating a wastewater treatment plant; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Florida Driver's License required. Current Florida Wastewater Operator “A” Certificate for Wastewater Treatment required or possess a Florida Wastewater Operator “B” Certificate for Wastewater Treatment and obtain a Florida Wastewater Operator “A “Certificate for Wastewater Treatment within one (1) year from date of hire. Must pass wastewater aptitude test given by the City of Orlando at the time of interview. Must pass annual respirator physical; no facial hair allowed between the face and the sealing surface of the face piece. Must have a cell/home telephone or be able to be contacted in an emergency work situation. Some lead or supervisory experience preferred. Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows: Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree; Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree; Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree. To apply with us, create an account and select a Password. After your account has been established, you apply by uploading your resume from a saved document on your computer, import your resume from LinkedIn, or manually enter your information. This information will be saved and used to apply for future job openings. You can then apply online by clicking the "Apply" link next to the job posting. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. City of Orlando accepts applications for current job openings only. To be notified of future openings create a candidate account, then click on "Job Alerts' in the upper right corner and enter your alert criteria. Persons requiring accommodations should call View phone number on click.appcast.io. The City of Orlando participates in E-Verify. For more information, including your rights, click here. To check your application status, please log in to your applicant account and select “Candidate Home” in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. City of Orlando Recruiting Video If you experience technical issues submitting your application, please reach out to City of Orlando Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Don't see the job you want posted now? Use the link to send us your resume so we can keep you informed if a job becomes available for which you are qualified. Create a Candidate Home account and set up Job Alerts to get regular notifications when jobs you are interested in become available. Important: Completing an “Introduce Yourself” profile at the link below is not the same as applying for a position. To be considered, you must create an account and submit an application for a specific job posting.