Wastewater Operations Supervisor

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Title:  Wastewater Operations Supervisor

Department:  Utilities Water & Wastewater O & M 

Location:  Shady Hills, Florida

Annual Salary: $73,511.00 - $102,915.00

Job Type: Full Time

Closing Date: Thu. 04/24/25 11:59 PM Eastern Time

General Description: Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of wastewater plant operators of subordinate class. Gives assistance and advises of difficult and unusual cases. Plans and supervises related administrative and clerical work. Evaluates subordinate employees in the performance of their duties, giving technical advice and direction. Takes and recommends appropriate disciplinary action. Supervises the day-to-day operations of wastewater plants, reclaimed water usage, and wastewater collection systems. Maintains and preserves County, Department of Environmental Protection Regulation, and Environmental Protection Departments records and reports related to flow, purity, cost and distribution. Supervises and participates in the maintenance of all plant equipment and related component parts. Arranges for the assignment, reassignment, and shift work of all personnel at the plants. Provides for relief as required. Prepares tentative operating budgets for the facility. Studies work reports, efficiency of equipment and system facilities and makes recommendations for improvements. Applies improved work procedures to ensure safety and efficiency of operators; reports unusual problems and recommends solutions. Performs related work as required.

Essential Job Functions:

• Knowledge of the function and servicing requirements of wastewater plant machinery and the process involved in the treatment and pumping of wastewater.
• Knowledge of chemistry and mathematics as they apply to wastewater treatment processes.
• Ability to estimate amounts of materials and equipment required for future operation.
• Ability to supervise plant maintenance and operations and submit reports.
• Ability to enforce regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County Officials, employees, engineers, developers, and the general public.
• Ability to read for comprehension.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the function and servicing requirements of wastewater plant machinery and the process involved in the treatment and pumping of wastewater.
• Knowledge of chemistry and mathematics as they apply to wastewater treatment processes.
• Ability to estimate amounts of materials and equipment required for future operation.
• Ability to supervise plant maintenance and operations and submit reports.
• Ability to enforce regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County Officials, employees, engineers, developers, and the general public.
• Ability to read for comprehension.

Minimum Requirements:

PHYSICAL SKILLS:  Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects.  Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
 

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:  Must possess an Associate degree from an accredited college or university. Three (3) years supervisory experience required.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:  Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Must possess a valid FDEP Class A License in wastewater.  

ADA STATEMENT:  A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:  Pasco County is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:  All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:  Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

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