Treatment Plant Operator - All Levels New

Overview

Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting. Mission: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride Vision: To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization. CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work! Closing:Continuous

Benefits

Job Summary:Treatment Plant Operator- All Levels The Environmental Services Department is accepting applications for "A" Licensed Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators. In the event we are not able to secure an "A" Licensed Operator, we are next able to extend offers to a "B" Licensed Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. In the event we are not able to secure a "B" Licensed Operator, we are next able to extend offers to "C" Licensed Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Candidates. In the event we are not able to secure a "C" Licensed Operator, we are next able to consider a Treatment Plant Operator Trainee. This is skilled, specialized work in the operation of a wastewater treatment facility. A Team Member in this class is responsible for the continuous operation and maintenance of the facility on an assigned shift. The work is primarily routine in nature, but Team Members must be able to exercise initiative and independent judgment in correcting certain problem situations. The position requires a high level of skill obtained on the job. Supervision is received from a Treatment Plant Shift Supervisor or Treatment Plant Manager. Depending on your qualifications, you may be offered one of the following levels: Treatment Plant Operator Trainee - $19.59 Treatment Plant Operator C - $23.83 Treatment Plant Operator B - $26.26 Treatment Plant Operator A - $27.57 As a condition of employment, this position requires shift work that management may modify to ensure sound business operations. The shifts cover a 24/7 operation, which includes scheduled and non-scheduled overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays. This position is also a primary responder to emergency conditions as they arise. Additional Benefits:

• General benefits package with flexible spending accounts, leave time, etc
• Defined Contribution Plan 401(a) with a generous 6% City match
• Benefits also include 12 paid holidays and 24 hour full access to City fitness center Continuous learning is supported through tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• May receive $1,000 in relocation assistance for candidates outside Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough, or Manatee counties

Duties

All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay. LeadershipDemonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic planChampions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals, and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectivesArticulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior servicesApproaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work cultureManagementEffectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilitiesFollows suggested procedures to ensure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidanceTechnicalEmbraces emerging technology and productivity tools with a willingness to learn new skillsResponsible for regular inspections of the treatment plant and pumping stations on assigned shiftResponsibilities within plant operation include process control, adjusting valves, chemical feed rates, and changing out and handling dangerous and hazardous chemicalsChanges valves, calibrates various equipment used to monitor the processes and uses microscopes to identify microbes in the treatment processPerforms various lab procedures and monitors all aspects of the treatment processWorks with and instructs others in assuring safe and efficient operation and maintenance of a wide variety of equipment and apparatus, including but not limited to screens, grit collectors and other tanks, pumps of various types, filters, chlorinators, clarifiers, and digestion equipmentCollects samples, performs operational checks, and records results; maintains extensive operating recordsEnsures daily compliance requirementsReads and understands mechanical, electrical, and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systemsPerforms general housekeeping duties at the plant, such as cleaning equipment, sweeping, mopping, washing windows, cleaning laboratory glassware, and painting equipment as necessaryInstalls/removes chlorine and sulfur dioxide containers in a safe mannerTeam SkillsSupports honest and transparent decision-makingCollaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignmentsOpenly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same Performs related work as required. EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS: As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

Minimums

Education and Experience:High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED), preferably supplemented by courses in math and chemistry and one (1) year of experience in the operation of pumping machinery and mechanical repair or an equivalent combination of training and experienceSuccessful completion of a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) approved training course for the "C" level license (correspondence course or classroom setting) or Associate’s Degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science, or another related STEM field preferredMust obtain a State of Florida Class "C" Certified Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's License and advance to Treatment Plant Operator within two (2) years from the date of employmentA valid Driver’s License Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge ofcollection, stormwater, treatment, and sewer systems and functionschemistry and mathematics sufficient for field laboratory calculationsstandard laboratory procedures and terminology, hazards, and safety precautions in using chemicals and laboratory equipmentAbility toconduct inspections and investigationsperform basic lab and field sampling techniquesunderstand and follow oral and written instructions and perform accurate measurementscommunicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writingfollow scheduled workfollow technical instructionsmonitor and control plant operations through a computerized supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systemperform tasks associated with a computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) related to work requests, work orders, and timekeepingperform shift work as assignedClassification commensurate with certification:Treatment Plant Operator C ("C" license)Treatment Plant Operator B ("B" license)Treatment Plant Operator A ("A" license)

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work Environment: 20% inside a climate-controlled building and 80% outside, which includes driving. Physical Requirements: The essential functions of the job require sitting approximately one (1) hour per day, standing approximately one (1) hour per day, and walking approximately six (6) hours per day. The job also requires frequent bending/stooping, climbing, grasping, reaching, lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 15 pounds, and lifting objects weighing up to 44 pounds, with occasional fine manipulations, kneeling, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, carrying objects weighing up to 44 pounds, and lifting/carrying objects weighing more than 45 pounds. On rare occasions, the work requires crawling. Sensory Requirements: Hearing: Ability to detect proper equipment operation and understand what others are saying in normal conversation and on the telephone. Speaking: Ability to communicate orally with others and speak effectively on the phone. Seeing: Ability to see and read computer monitor screens, operate a vehicle, perform field laboratory tests, and read normal print. Driving Requirements: Requires occasional driving and possession of a valid Florida Driver's License. Technology: The work requires the ability to operate telephones, smartphones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and laptop computers, calculators, and all associated software. Other Machines: The work requires the ability to operate forklifts, tractors, front-end loaders, and backhoes. Tools: The work requires proficiency with amperometric titrator, ammonia analyzer, dissolved oxygen meter, scales, microscopes, chlorinators, sulfinators, gas masks, chlorine emergency kits, regulators, injectors, generators, chemicals, water hoses, and wrenches. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Yes - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive) No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING No - CREDIT CHECK No - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE: As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC, and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.