General Statement of Job
Hiring Salary - $74, 027.20 - $88,836.80 (DOQ)
Additional Compensation Benefits
- 3 medical insurance plans through Cigna
- Dental Care
- Vision Care
- Annual & Sick Leave @ 5 % of scheduled annual hours
- Defined Contribution Plan 401(a) with generous 8% City contribution
- Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
Under general direction, performs administrative, supervisory, and technical work of a difficult and responsible nature in managing the City’s public water supply system, including the reverse osmosis water treatment plant and wellfield, as well as the staff operating and maintaining the system. The incumbent is involved in planning, construction, project management, and maintenance of the water treatment plant and associated wellfield appurtenances and raw water withdrawals. Work involves the exercise of considerable judgment and initiative in evaluating water treatment processes and systems. Responsibilities include conducting research necessary to overcome operational issues and development of improved procedures in the operation of the water treatment plant, including concentrate disposal. This position maintains close contacts and coordinates with licensed water plant operators and mechanics, City officials, and personnel who support the operation of the treatment facility operations. An incumbent in this class ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulatory agencies regarding potable water treatment processes and public health and safety. Work is reviewed through reports, observations, and obtained results. This position reports to the Director of Utilities, or designee
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions
The duties recorded below are representative of the duties of the class and are not intended to cover all the duties performed by incumbents(s) of any particular position.
Supervises daily water treatment plant operations, ensuring compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, laws, safety and health regulations.
Responsible for the quality control of the potable water and concentrate effluent sent to the wastewater treatment plant to ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
Assists with formulating and implementing policies and program objectives for the water plant.
Prepares/reviews/submits periodic and special reports and to federal and state regulatory agencies.
Compiles and evaluates data on the effectiveness and accuracy of water treatment process.
Assists in the preparation of the division's annual budget and special projects
Takes the lead and/or participates in the preparation of reports, and participates in conferences as required.
Supervises technical and administrative personnel. Supervisory duties include: scheduling; instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; allocating personnel; selecting new employees and training; acting on employee problems; and recommending disciplinary action.
Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers advice and assistance as needed.
Coordinates and/or conducts employee training, including safety training.
Orders and maintains inventory of chemicals, equipment and supplies required for daily operations; ensures the safe handling and storage of chemicals.
Manages or assists in coordinating construction/rehabilitation projects.
Prepares technical specifications as needed, reviews bid documents, specifications and construction drawings for compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.
Recommends large purchases and provides correspondence to upper management and the Commission.
Responds to requests for information and complaints from the public in order to provide information or resolution as required. Provides customer service and promotes positive public relations.
Performs related work as assigned or required.
Responds to emergencies as required: subject to call back.
Minimum Training & Experience
Requires an Associate's degree in engineering, chemistry, industrial management or related field with seven years of experience in public water systems management, [with two years of prior supervisory experience].
An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.
Special Requirements
Requires Florida licensure as a class "A" Water Operator.
Requires valid Florida driver's license.
This is a Category A position for the purposes of Emergency Management. Employees in this category may be assigned to work a variety of schedules, including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations. Category A employees are required to stay on premises during a declared state of emergency, or as otherwise mandated.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Knowledge of Job: Has thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies as they pertain to the performance of essential duties of the Water Plant Manager. Is knowledgeable in the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Has thorough knowledge of the principles, theories, practices and methodologies of water treatment systems and their maintenance and repair, and other fields applicable to the requirements of the position. Understands specific City and county ordinances as they apply to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Is able to make sound, educated decisions. Is able to work under moderately stressful conditions related to balancing multiple projects within the constraints of time available, personnel capabilities, financial resources, and political considerations. Is able to react professionally at all times, dealing with sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy. Ability to make critical decisions affecting a project in a timely manner and without the need of direct supervision. Has the ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities. Has the ability to effectively train others in the assigned area; Ability to facilitate management level teams and to bring teams to consensus decisions. Clearly understands any occupational hazards and adheres to all safety precautions inherent in performing the essential functions of the work. Has the ability to speak and understand the English language.
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce and/or assess data and/or information using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives. Is able to assemble and analyze information and make written reports and records in a concise, clear and effective manner.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to function in a supervisory/managerial capacity for a group of workers. Includes the ability to make decisions on procedural and technical levels. Is able to coordinate division activities with other City departments, consultants, contractors and government/private agencies in order to accomplish goals and complete projects. Is able to supervise, motivate and evaluate the performance of employees. Knows how to maintain effective relationships with personnel of other departments, professionals and members of the public through contact and cooperation.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Utilization: Has knowledge of and skill in the use of modern office equipment. Requires the ability to start, stop, operate and monitor the functioning of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials used in performing essential functions. Requires the ability to use, operate and/or handle equipment such as a computer, printer, copier, calculator, telephone, diagnostic/laboratory instruments, small hand tools, etc. Has knowledge of the standard tools, equipment and materials of the trade. Has skill in the care and use of required tools and equipment. Is able to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
Verbal Aptitude: Has knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, vocabulary and spelling. Requires the ability to use a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations. Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; to calculate decimals and percentages; to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights and measures.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or synthesis functions. Ability to deal with several concrete and abstract variables, and to analyze major problems that require complex planning for interrelated activities that can span one or several work units. Is able to read and interpret technical materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental or subjective criteria as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable. Is able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision. Has the ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
ADA Compliance
Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds); some positions require sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as data entry, filing and/or the use of office equipment or supplies.
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual, olfactory, depth and auditory perception and discrimination as well as oral communications ability.
Environmental Factors: Tasks require exposure to strong odors, toxic/poisonous agents, wetness/humidity, electric currents, machinery hazards and noise extremes. Tasks may require extensive computer use and exposer to video screens.
The City of Dunedin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Full-time employees who work a minimum of 35 hours per week are eligible for insurance benefits. Coverage will be effective the first day of the month following 30 calendar days of employment.
Health Insurance: The City offers medical insurance plans through Cigna to benefit-eligible employees. Medical insurance is provided for employees and their eligible dependents with in-network and out-of-network benefits.
Health insurance (Medical & Dental) is provided through Cigna
Dental Insurance: Group Dental Plan coverage is available
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability: The City of Dunedin pro-vides a Term Life insurance benefit equal to one and a half times annual salary to a maximum of $100,000, and Short-Term Disability (STD) cover-age to all full-time employees.
Prescription Coverage: Prescription benefits are included with the City’s medical insurance.
Vision Care: City of Dunedin offers a vision plan through Cigna
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): Funded by the City according to the employee’s participation in the City’s wellness program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Voluntary employee benefit
Annual & Sick Leave: All classified service status employees shall be entitled to earn and accrue annual leave with pay. New Employees earn annual leave at a rate of five percent (5%) of scheduled annual hours worked. Sick leave will be accrued at the rate of five percent (5%) of scheduled annual hours worked.
Defined Contribution Plan (City Plan) 401(a): Employees hired after January 1, 2010 will receive a contribution of 8% of the participant’s compensation.
Job Basis Leave (JBL) : To provide compensation in the form of leave to regular employees who are (FLSA)-Exempt. Eligible employees shall be granted twenty (20) to forty (40) hours of job basis leave at the beginning of each calendar year, to be used by end of each year.
If hired during the year, JBL is pro-rated on a calendar year basis as follows: hired on or before June 1st = 100% leave allotment; hired after June 1st through December 1st = 50%; after December 1st = no allotment until the following calendar year.
Holidays
Ten (10) paid holidays per calendar year.
One (1) Floating Holiday per year. Floating Holidays are annually designated by the City Manager.
To view more on benefits, please visit the City's benefits page.
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Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
- High school graduate or GED equivalency.
- Some college coursework
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate degree
- None of the above
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If you have a college degree, please list your major field(s) of study. Otherwise, enter N/A.
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Please indicate your years of verifiable work experience in public water systems management.
- I have less than 3 years of experience in public water systems management.
- I have more than 3 years, but less than 5 years of experience in public water systems management.
- I have more than 5 years, but less than 7 years of experience in public water systems management.
- I have 7 years or more of experience in public water systems management.
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Please briefly describe your experience as it relates to the position. If you do not have any related work experience, please enter N/A.
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Do you have at least 2 years or supervisory experience?
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Do you currently have your state of Florida licensure as a class "A" Water Operator?
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Please list any additional certifications and/or licenses that you currently hold that are related to the position. Enter N/A if you not have any certifications.
