This is responsible technical and participatory work supervising staff responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Cosme Plant in Northwest Hillsborough County and associated Distribution Pump Stations on a permanent or rotating shift. Work requires considerable technical knowledge and independent judgment in operating equipment related to the treatment and production of potable water, and the ability to provide lead supervision and training of skilled operators, and semi-skilled and unskilled workers. Work includes the inspection, monitoring and reading recording charts, meters, gauges and computer displays to determine production rates, chemical feed rates, equipment status, chemical analysis and electrical status; and the adjustment to controls to ensure that the treatment and production is in accordance with standard operating procedures. Initiating work requests, performing preventative maintenance and some corrective maintenance, and capturing the record of work in our asset management system is required. An employee in this class performs laboratory analysis of water for quality control; supervises and assigns work; participates in maintaining plant equipment and overall cleanliness of the work area; and performs related work as assigned including duties normally assigned to Water Plant Operator I’s, II’s and III’s. Because of the critical responsibilities of this class, an employee in this class must be “on call” and report to work at the discretion of management.

Salary: $29.84 - $43.81 Hourly

Close Date:05-10-2024 (11:59 PM)

Minimum Qualifications.Applicants must:

• Must possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver License.

• Must possess and maintain a State of Florida Class “A” Certificate in Drinking Water Treatment Plant Operation.

• Have considerable experience in the operation and maintenance of a potable water treatment plant or pumping station with some lead supervisory experience.

• Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, an applicant must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred Applicants:

• Have supplemented their education with courses in mathematics and science.

• Are skilled in the operation of a personal computer.

• Have thorough knowledge of the operating principles and theories of potable water treatment and distribution pumping.

• Have some knowledge of applicable preventative maintenance practices.

• Are able to perform a variety of physical duties requiring moderate strength and agility.

• Are able to organize, supervise and inspect the work of plant operators and others engaged in potable water treatment operations.

• Are able to maintain accurate records, prepare clear and concise reports of plant operations, perform involved mathematical calculations, and interpret blueprints, charts and graphs.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.