Public Works Maintenance Supervisor - Electrical ($10,000 Hiring Bonus) - Water Plant (Fort Lauderdale)

Hiring Incentive Bonus Available!  The City of Fort Lauderdale is now offering a $10,000 signing bonus to external candidates who successfully complete the selection process and are hired as a Public Works Maintenance Supervisor.  Current City employees are not eligible for the Hiring Incentive Bonus.

Public Works Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for s upervising the technical and administrative work of more than average difficulty involving Mechanical Maintenance and repair of the City's pumping stations including re-pump stations, water and wastewater Treatment Plants, wellfields, tanks and installation, repair and maintenance of water distribution and collections systems. 

This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by  Federation of Public Employees and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Federation of Public Employees.  This is a Management Category III position which includes six (6) additional Management Vacation Days and a Vehicle Allowance of $250/month.  

NOTE: This position will report to the Prospect Lake Clean Water Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida: A new state-of-the-art, membrane-based potable water treatment facility, being developed via a 30-year public-private partnership between the City of Fort Lauderdale, IDE Technologies, and Ridgewood Infrastructure. Designed to replace the nearly 70-year-old Fiveash plant, it will draw water from the Biscayne Aquifer and has a capacity of 50 million gallons per day. The plant will combine nanofiltration (treating about 70% of flow) and ion-exchange (the remaining 30%) to deliver clear, high-quality potable water while minimizing raw water losses and energy use.

This position will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Supervises the work of assigned staff; delegates and reviews work assignments; conducts performance evaluations.
• Identifies preventative maintenance needs for equipment and structures.
• Collaborates with plant manager and supervisors regarding overall status of the plant.
• Develops plans and procedures for work performed; prepares and meets work production goals; maintains records and submits reports of time, equipment, and material used.
• Assists with the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget for the area of assignment.
• Orders and maintains inventory of supplies, equipment, materials and chemicals.
• Participates in the installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment, as needed.
• Makes recommendations and gives technical assistance on technical problems involving areas of concern.
• Prepares Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and technical reports.
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures.
• Works around medium voltage, rotating equipment and various hazardous chemicals.
• May climb on trench banks, ladders and stairs to access excavations, meter vaults, pumping stations, treatment plants, and manholes.
• Reads and interprets engineering drawings and specifications.
• Provides direction to contractors and consultants as needed.
• Initiates requests for necessary training of staff under their purview.
• Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. High School Diploma, G.E.D., or foreign education equivalent.
2. Must demonstrate a minimum of f ive (5) years of experience in electronic instrumentation and controls. 
3. Supervisory experience is required.
4. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license within 30 days after hire.
5. Intermediate or higher proficiency in Microsoft Suite required. 
6. A relevant Associate's or higher-level degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience.
7. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form ( J-204)to the online application.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master Electrician's or Electrical Journeyman's license in Florida .
2. Knowledge of state and federal guidelines for water and wastewater systems.

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

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