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At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Orange County Utilities provides water resources and solid waste recovery services to protect and enrich the lives of the citizens and guests of Orange County Florida.

The Water Reclamation Division is seeking highly qualified individuals to fill the positions of Wastewater Operator A (Operations Specialist) in our South and East Water Reclamation Plants.

Job Description

General Functions:
Coordinates activities performed by the work unit, scheduled work activities to maintain facilities in efficient operating conditions, reviews work performed by a variety of trades, responds to emergency situations to correct operating problems in a timely manner. Work requires independent judgment under the general supervision of a Senior Operations Supervisor.

Representative Duties/ Assignments

• Responsible for wastewater treatment operations and maintaining the facility¿s permit compliance
• Assists the SOS with staff scheduling, training and capital project construction coordination activities
• Administers and ensures the timely performance and completion of shift duties
• Leads in the implementation task efficiencies and facilitating daily operational and maintenance team meetings
• Ensures the timely performance of and completion of shift¿s operational duties
• QA/QC accurate permit required reports (Monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR), Annual Reuse, Pathogen Monitoring, Surface Water Monitoring, etc.) for review by the SOS and Plant Manager
• Performs operational quality control checks, identify maintenance work order needs and requests in Maximo¿s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMS) and coordinates the repair and scheduling with the maintenance personnel
• Plans and schedules operational PM work orders
• Reviews and assists with data entry to ensure the timely and accurate completion of DMRs
• Performs other duties as may be assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent and three (3) years of water or wastewater plant experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver¿s License

Based on area of assignment, may be required to possess and maintain the appropriate certification or license.

Preferences

• Possess and maintain a FDEP A wastewater license
• Depending on area of assignment, must be able to comply with the requirements of the Utilities' Health and Safety Manual.
• Must complete the Orange County Leadership Development series within two (2) years of hire or promotion
• Must demonstrate proficiency in three (3) Plant Specialist skills areas
• Must complete the Orange County Effective Training and Presentation Skills program or an equivalent trainer's certification program within two (2) years of hire or promotion
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Kronos and Maximo

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $32.49 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $32