Description

Minimum Requirements (Must meet by the closing date of the posting unless otherwise stated)

• Graduation from High School or GED equivalency;
• Ten (10) to twelve (12) years' progressively responsible experience in operations and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment plants;
• Five (5) years working in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

• Possess a FDEP Class "A" water treatment operator license and Class "A" Wastewater Treatment Operator license or the ability to obtain them within eighteen (18) months of employment.
• Ability to obtain the SEDA Membrane Operator Certification within two (2) years of employment.
• Possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Engineering or the Sciences.

Special Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepares and monitors the budget for this division, including recommending savings and approving expenditures.
• Oversees the division payroll process; directs training and safety programs for personnel; makes decisions regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave of absence and overtime; reviews employees' performance; makes recommendations on employee/labor relations issues.
• Coordinates the daily operations of the Division; establishes operational and administrative policies, relays needed instruction and procedural revisions to the senior management staff and keeps staff informed on matters that pertain to their operations.
• Plans and supervises the operations and maintenance of water, wastewater and reclaimed water treatment plants as well as auxiliary services; oversees testing of equipment; enforces safety precautions for employees and the public; estimates costs for system projects.
• Directs preventive maintenance programs; reviews daily work orders and payroll for accuracy; oversees movable and fixed assets inventory; verifies monthly expense reports; prepares annual Divisional program budgets.
• Confers with and advises staff on difficult technical problems in their assigned areas.
• Develops and implements, as needed, plans for emergencies in the Division; communicates emergency plans with the public.
• Responds to citizen calls for service and assigns priority to repairs; ensures notification of residents and businesses of temporary water or sewer service interruptions.
• Investigates or refers complaints to appropriate division and follows through to insure compliance with instructions and directives.
• Authorizes and recommends purchases of supplies and equipment; conducts staff meetings with subordinates and coordinates division training programs.
• Consults with engineers regarding new construction; recommends additions and replacement of water and wastewater collection systems; maintains service and maintenance records of underground utility repair and construction.
• Effectively and positively represents the Town in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.

Supplemental Information

• The selection process will include successfully meeting the minimum requirements of each of the following: an oral assessment, background investigation and a medical examination which includes a drug screening test and physical examination.
• If selected to move forward in this position, you will be required to obtain and submit your lifetime driving history record.
• All fields must be completed. Putting "see resume" on the application will not suffice. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• For assistance with your online applicant account, use the online Help Guide or contact the Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 or Email: support@governmentjobs.com. Applicant Support is available between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. For other inquiries, please contact the Human Resources Department at (954) 797-1100. The policy of the Town of Davie is to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees and applicants for employment.
• The Town of Davie has a policy that requires employees hired on or after January 4, 2016 to be a non-user of tobacco products six (6) months prior to their employment with the Town as well as commit to non-usage during their employment. Candidates for employment who are impacted by the Town of Davie’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after six (6) months.