What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Operations Manager - Wastewater position at City of Palm Bay, FL?
MINIMUM TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possess and maintain a Class A certification as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator from the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Out of State candidates applying for reciprocity of the required license may be considered for this position.
EMERGENCY DECLARATION STATUS
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES
Operates and maintains the City's North Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant and associated facilities in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the State of Florida Department of Environmental Regulation; develops and establishes operational policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
Plans, assigns, directs and supervises, through direct or delegated supervision, the work of plant personnel engaged in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant and facilities; directs performance of required tests and analyses, and coordinates plant operations with the results of such tests; directs and is responsible for laboratory operations.
Administers or makes recommendations for routine personnel matters affecting direct subordinates, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, assigning, scheduling, granting leave, appraising and disciplining, etc., submitting such records and reports as required by Utilities management; reviews job performance evaluations of personnel as submitted by subordinate program supervisors.
Reviews or prepares plant operational reports and records, including state and federal reports, and submits to supervisor and regulatory agencies as required; confers with regulatory authorities and City and Brevard County officials, as necessary, to advise of plant operational changes and adjustments; maintains current operating permits, submitting records and reports to regulatory authorities, as required.
Supervises the routine maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery, and cleaning and maintenance of all plant facilities and properties.
Conducts simple and in-depth research, as necessary, to determine ability to enhance procedural efficiency, and associated cost estimates; prepares and presents oral and written reports to supervisor and other management personnel as requested or otherwise deemed appropriate.
Oversees administration of plant operating budgets, ensuring proper accounting and reporting of expenditures; compiles figures and prepares budget proposals.
May be assigned to shift work. May be required to work weekends and holidays. May be required to respond to after hour calls.
Performs the duties of subordinate personnel when necessary.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs other related work as required.
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 that are a logical assignment to the position.
This position is General Exempt and is covered under Personnel Policies and the Administrative Code.
Health Insurance: Health care plan options include HDHP, OAPIN and OAP through Cigna.
Dental Insurance: Dental coverage is offered in three plans that include DHMO & PPO High/Low plans.
Vision Insurance: Vision coverage includes an annual eye exam, frames and lenses or contact lenses in lieu of eyeglasses.
Life Insurance: The City of Palm Bay provides each employee with life insurance in the amount of one time their annual base salary at no cost. Additional coverage is available at the employee's cost up to the Guaranteed Issue amount of $250,000.
Dependent/Spouse Life Insurance: The City of Palm Bay provides each employee with dependent/spouse life insurance in the amount of $5,000 per dependent at no cost. Additional coverage is available at the employee's cost.
Short Term Disability: Coverage pays 66 2/3% of employee's annual base salary during a short-term disability period not to exceed 26 weeks.
Long Term Disability: Coverage pays 66 2/3% of employee's salary at time of disability after a 180 consecutive day waiting period.
Defined Contribution Retirement Plan: City contributes a base of 3%. Employees may contribute up to 6% and the City will match the employees contribution.
Holidays: 10 holidays and 1 birthday holiday.
Paid Leave: Accrue 96 hours of vacation and sick leave per year. Accrued vacation hours increase after 10 years of service. Administrative leave for exempt employees – 48 hours per year.
Salary : $250,000