Plant Manager

Manages operations and activities of a water treatment plant to provide quality drinking water for public use in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.

• Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise.

• Supervises the operation of water treatment plant equipment to maintain adequate water flow, proper water treatment, and proper plant functions; monitors plant treatment process and distribution system; shuts down and starts plant as necessary.

• Supervises and assists with collection of water samples for chemical analysis; oversees regular chemical tests to determine the chemical composition of water, to control quality, and to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations; conducts periodic quality control tests; logs test results on daily charts and log sheets.

• Supervises plant maintenance, building maintenance, grounds maintenance, or general/manual tasks. Supervises general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep plant facilities, equipment, and tools in operable condition, reports and replaces faulty equipment.

• Controls water treatment plant operations in accordance with all established regulations, standards, and procedures; operates and monitors plant/systems via computer; conducts visual plant inspections and monitors plant operations/processes to ensure proper operations and to detect equipment failures, potential leaks, or other problem situations; conducts field inspections or remote station inspections; troubleshoots outlying wells and pump stations; makes adjustments in plant operations as appropriate; performs preventive maintenance checks and procedures on plant equipment; reports faulty equipment or problem situations to appropriate personnel.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; performs a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for each task in the facility; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

• Consults with Division management or other officials to review facility operations/activities, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations; coordinates plant projects/activities/capital projects with other divisions, contractors, outside agencies, or others as needed.

• Assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring budget for plant; submits budget justifications and manpower justifications; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget.

• Develops, updates, and implements standard operating procedures and plant protocols including security procedures and disaster preparedness plans.

• Assists in developing and implementing long and short-term plans, goals, and objectives; evaluates efficiency and effectiveness of plant operations, methods, procedures, and use of resources; implements improvements as needed.

• Plans, directs, and manages activities of a water treatment facility; develops and implements facility programs; conducts plant inspections and troubleshoots problems; oversees and monitors the treatment process and laboratory analysis; inspects work performed by contractors and outside service providers; schedules plant projects and plant shutdowns; performs periodic safety checks; monitors feed rates of chemicals and hazardous materials; oversees entry of operational and inventory data into computer. Makes necessary adjustments to plant operations to function within compliance standards.

• Performs administrative tasks; prepares, reviews, and authorizes reports, records, purchases, and operational data; reviews work schedules and monitors overtime; conveys relevant information to staff members; compiles payroll forms and submits for payment; writes and submits work orders for maintenance/repair needs; writes specifications, request for proposals (RPF), and bids for purchasing packages.

• Maintains compliance with state licensing requirements; compiles permit data and submits permit applications per regulatory requirements; compiles data for production of monthly and quarterly regulatory reports; ensures timely submission of all required reports directly to appropriate regulatory agencies, explaining any violations that may have occurred.

• Coordinates capital improvements, construction projects, and contracted services; ensures continual plant operations throughout expansion/construction activities; communicates with contractors and engineering personnel regarding planning for current/future capital projects; reviews proposals from engineering firms, attends bid meetings and attends project review board meetings.

• Monitors inventory levels of division equipment, chemicals, and supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates orders/requisitions for new or replacement materials; obtains competitive price quotes; prepares bid specifications; prepares executive summaries of annual bids or purchases for Board approval; receives incoming orders of chemicals and supplies; conducts periodic inventory counts; prepares and maintains asset inventory records.

• Develops staff training programs and coordinates training activities; monitors certification/licensure of staff members to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Responds to complaints and questions related to plant operations or related issues; provides information, research problems, and initiates problem resolution.

• Monitors gauges, meters, and charts to ensure proper plant operations; maintains logs/records of plant operations, meter/gauge readings, test results, chemical applications, and other data.

• Performs public relations functions; provides education and information to the public regarding plant operations and related issues; coordinates plant tours; responds to questions from the media; participates in town hall meetings, homeowner association meetings and "Government Days".

• Responds 24/7/365 to any situation in the facility that requires their presence/direction; each of their respective facilities is a continuous operation; the Plant Managers are on-call and carry pagers and/or cell phones provided by the County to ensure their response.

• Vocational/technical degree required.

• Five (5) years of related experience.

• Candidates without a degree should possess one (1) additional year of related experience.

• Fingerprinting required

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Water Treatment Plant Operator License issued by the State of Florida based on area of assignment.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.

Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications. Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency.

The County’s Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis. This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

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