Salary: $30.20 - $49.84 Hourly

Location : Titusville, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 24-063

Department: Public Works - 1501

Opening Date: 04/10/2024

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: N/A

JOB SUMMARY

This is supervisory and technical work in the operation of a municipal water/wastewater reclamation treatment plant and auxiliary facilities. Incumbent must schedule and distribute available resources to provide effective, efficient plant operation. Assignments are received orally and in writing. All work is performed under the general direction of the division leader.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE. THE SALARY SHOW IN THE JOB POSTING IS THE FULL RANGE FOR THIS POSITION FROM ENTRY TO LATER IN CAREER.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

Organize and direct daily operation of a water or wastewater treatment plant.

Plan, assign, and supervise the work of plant operations and respective support team members. Trains and instructs personnel on facility process control, operational protocols, equipment operation procedures and standard safety practices. Determines operational status of equipment, requests and coordinates necessary electrical, mechanical and instrumentation repairs. Reports any serious or potentially hazardous situations to division supervision.

Manages the daily distribution of potable or reclaimed water. Coordinates efforts with field personnel to assure proper operation of the potable water or reclaimed water distribution system.

Prepares and maintains plant records and reports to ensure that legal documentation of the plant operations is correctly maintained for regulatory inspections and review. Inspects plant log records, gauges, meters and other plant testing and measuring devices to ensure that equipment is calibrated and functioning properly. Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment for proper facility operation.

Supervises and evaluates team member performance. Counsels team members and administers discipline as directed. Holds periodic meetings to inform team members of City/department policies and procedures. Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

Must have a combination of knowledge and experience with the complex principles, practices and techniques of water/wastewater treatment plant operations.
Must have a combination of knowledge and experience with treatment plant equipment, computer systems, SCADA and related operational requirements of a complex treatment plant and distribution system.
Must have a combination of knowledge and experience with laboratory techniques and procedures as related to water/wastewater treatment and analysis.
Must have a combination of knowledge and experience with occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions.
Must have the ability to develop and conduct operators training.
Must have a working knowledge of applicable Florida Department of Environmental Protection regulations.
Must have the ability to plan, organize, assign, supervise and review the work of team members engaged in various operations to assure efficient results.
Must have the ability to analyze technical problems and to exercise independent judgment in arriving at conclusions.
Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all City team members.
Must have the ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Must have the ability to give direction and instruct team members in completing job assignments.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school graduate or equivalent diploma is required. Must possess water operator Class "B" certificate issued by Florida DEP (must obtain "A" within one year of hire). Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in water/wastewater field required. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a valid Florida Driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Must possess a State of Florida "A" Certified Water or Wastewater Operators license or ability to obtain the same within one year.

Must have the ability to respond to off-duty calls within 30 minutes. Work schedule may include odd workweek. Subject to emergency call-out during off-duty hours and on weekends as required.

During occasions of local emergencies this position may be required to report to perform emergency tasks, which may result in extended work hours as well as extended periods of time away from family members. The Incident Commander and the employee's Department Head will make the determination as to who will be required to work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Requires lift up to 100 pounds with assistance, and/or up to 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must have sufficient physical strength and ability to work under adverse weather conditions. Additional physical abilities required:

Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken English word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely. Ability to communicate verbally both in person and over the phone.
Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Visual Acuity: Have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles, include close vision, distant vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Including ability to walk in uneven terrain and work in unimproved areas under construction, maintenance tasks and other adverse situations on a daily basis.
Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand. Must be able to use hand and power tools required for performance of assigned duties. Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including but not limited to computers, spectrophotometers, pH meters, color meters, centrifuges, CL2 analyzers, turbidity meters, gas detectors, composite samplers, pressure washers and lawn mowers.
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.
Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
Mental Acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position.

While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

The City of Titusville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American's with Disabilities Act, the City of Titusville will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

E.O.E. The City of Titusville prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Complete Benefits Package for Full-Time General Employees

Health, Dental, Vision Coverage:
-Active 1st of the month after completions of 2 full months of service.

Retirement Savings:
-401A ( up to 4% match of base pay with City contribution)
-457B

Retirement:
City employees become enrolled in the Pension Plan from the first day of employment

Life Insurance:
-2x base salary, rounded to next $1,000 city paid (additional optional life insurance plan available)

Holidays:
-9 days per year
-2 floating holidays per year (after 6 month probationary period has been completed)

Vacation Leave:
- 80 hours/year, increases 88 hours/ year after second year and then in two year increments.
Vacation leave credit may be accumilated to a maximum of 120 hours in addition to that authorized in an anniversary year.

Sick Leave:
- 8 hours allowance accumulated for each month of service completed.

Bereavement Leave
Vacation Buyback Program
Sick Leave Donation Program
Incentive Pay

Family Friendly:
-Flexible hours and schedules to accommodate employee and City needs

Employee Recognition:
-Annual performance feedback
-Employee of the Month recognition
-City Employee of the Year recognition
-Annual Employee recognition event

Well Being:
-Annual Health Access Program
-Comprehensive Wellness Program
-Employee Health & Wellness Facility (shared with Brevard County)
-Membership discount (Parrish)
-Community Programs/Classes (Parrish partnership)
-Wellness Portal (Aetna)
-Wellness Education (Lunch & Learn)
-Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
-Employee Health Clinic (for enrolled employees and dependents)
-Discounts through Tickets at Work

Tuition Reimbursement:
Employees may be reimbursed for approved tuition requests for grade received:
A=100%
B= 75%
C= 50%
Reimbursement does not include books, student activity fees, etc.

Full-time employment with the City of Titusville qualifies you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness once you meet all requirements. Please check website for details.