Description

Under the direction of the Director of Public Utilities or designee, incumbent is responsible for the planning, budgeting, staffing, organizing and directing of activities for a 55.5 pure oxygen activated sludge wastewater treatment facility with ocean discharge, two deep injection wells, a 4.0 MGD reuse system, a Schwing Bioset sludge process to produce a Class A sludge fertilizer product, and 67 wastewater pumping stations. Supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel who in turn are responsible for operations, maintenance, electrical and instrumentation services. The employee exercises extensive initiative and independent judgment in solving problems as they develop in order to maintain the continuous, effective, efficient and safe operation of the facilities. Technical expertise is of prime importance, as error in technical judgment could result in extensive damage to the environment, facilities or both. Administrative activities include policy formulation, budgeting and personnel management. Work is performed with wide latitude in the use of independent judgment and selection of work methods and procedures, subject to executive direction and review by the Utilities Director or designee. Work is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of the operational success of the systems and achievement of objectives.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
          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 Wastewater 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.
          Ensures that the wastewater treatment operations are functioning in compliance with the 
Environmental Protection Agency, Florida Department of Environmental Regulation and Broward County 
Environmental Quality Control Board.
          Confers with and advises staff on difficult technical problems in their assigned areas.
          Manage contract employees in the performance of equipment repair, material supply and 
other activities.
          Produce specifications for equipment repair and upgrades for new equipment, services 
and materials.
          Conduct meetings to resolve and produce specifications for equipment and services for 
compliance with regulatory agencies.
          Resolves  grievances  and  discipline;  reviews  employee  performance  evaluations  
and approves salary increases and promotions.
          Initiates and directs laboratory investigations, analyzes results and directs 
adjustments of processing methods to improve efficiency.
          Directs the preparation of plans, specifications and contracts for construction, repair 
or maintenance of facilities.
          Works  with  consulting  engineering  firms  making  recommendations  for  new  
facilities, equipment and modifications of existing facilities.
          Effectively and positively represents the City 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.
          Performs related work as required for this position description only.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function 
satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or 
ability  required.    Reasonable  accommodations  may  be  made  to  enable  individuals  with 
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, business administration or the sciences supplemented by ten (10) 
years of progressively responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of wastewater 
treatment and collection systems; including at least four (4) years in a supervisory administrative 
capacity. Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a State of Florida, Class "A" Wastewater 
Treatment Plant Operator's certificate, within  one (1) yearfrom the initial date of hire.

Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience
may be substituted for the above requirements.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
          Possess, or have the ability to obtain, a State of Florida, Class "A" Wastewater 
Treatment Plant Operator's certificate, within one (1) year from initial date of hire
           Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance
          Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
          Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

    Knowledge  of federal,  state,  county and municipal  laws  and regulations relating to 
wastewater treatment and collections.
    Knowledge   of   chemical   and   physical   processes   involved   in   the   treatment   of 
wastewater.
    Knowledge  of  the  materials,  methods  and  equipment  utilized  in  the  operation, 
construction, maintenance and repair of wastewater treatment and collection systems.
    Knowledge  of  the  materials,  methods  and  equipment  utilized  in  the  operation, 
construction,  maintenance   and   repair  of   wastewater  treatment   operations   and 
maintenance personnel.
    Knowledge  of  municipal  organization,  programs  and  policies  of  union  contract 
provisions and applicable safety rules and regulations.
    Skills in expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to 
convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
    Skills in expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those 
activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers 
accurately, loudly, or quickly.
    Ability to develop, organize, supervise and inspect the work of wastewater operations and 
maintenance personnel.
    Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, the City's 
management team, and the general public.
    Ability to establish operational goals and priorities.
    Ability  to  establish  and  maintain  effective  and  professional  relationships  with  
work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.