General Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE!

Trainee works in learning the fundamentals of water treatment plant operation. After instruction, orientation and certification, the employee will be expected to carry out those routine duties as required of a licensed plant operator. Skilled work in the operation of drinking water supply and distribution systems, to provide high quality treatment of water in compliance with local rules and regulations.

Essential Job Functions

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below:

Responds to emergency situation such as, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and other natural and/or unnatural crisis to provide for public health and safety.
Prepares and maintains accurate, detailed operations reports and maintenance records.
Collects, organizes and evaluates water operational data and develop logical conclusions for operational adjustments.
Oversees and/or performs inspections of facility equipment and machinery to determine that all systems are operating properly.
Works with licensed operational staff to perform routine and non-routine adjustments to controls in conformance with operating instructions, Florida Administrative Code and prescribed standards.
Notifies appropriate staff of needs for non-routine adjustments and/or malfunctioning of equipment.
Performs and assists with plant maintenance work as required.
Assists in operations, calibrations and in maintaining all department equipment, vehicles and test equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Gains knowledge of Florida Administrative Code and regulatory requirements.
Researches and responds to information requests in conformance with department procedures.
Implements OSHA lock-out/tag-out procedures to safely isolate equipment and remove it form service.
Aids in response to customer inquiries and complaints to include determination of water quality issues and resolutions, provides requested information within established guidelines and capabilities or redirects call to appropriate person to ensure good customer relations.
Accepts documentation from chemical delivery drivers, signs to verify amounts of delivered for payment, and submits the tickets to the facility supervisor or office assistant for payment.
Uses appropriate personal protective equipment and follows material safety data sheets recommendations for handling toxic, corrosive and flammable materials.
Performs related work as directed.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of written and oral, computer communication.
Ability to perform assigned duties with considerable independence.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate, detailed operations and maintenance records and reports.
Ability and willingness to respond to emergency situations such as, floods, tornadoes and other nature and/or unnatural crises to provide for public health and safety.
Ability to use a computer and related software.

Core Competencies

Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operation.
Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 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 bend, climb, squat and walk frequently. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Ability and willingness to work overtime, rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Must successfully pass examinations to receive a Class "C" License in water within eighteen (18) months from date of hire.

Applicants who have passed the water certification exam and/or completed/started required course for certification will be given preference.

Note: Candidate hired as "Trainee" in Tier 1 will serve an twelve (12) months probationary period. They are required to complete all educational requirements to acquire a valid State of Florida Water Plant Operator "C" Certificate of Completion within one (1) year of position assignment and obtain the license within eighteen (18) months.

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 BOCC 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.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021

Benefits Include

Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
PTO (Paid Time Off)
Paid holidays
Group insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Deferred compensation
Medical leave pool
Annual medical leave buy-back
Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.

01

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

Acknowledge
Decline

02

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

03

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

GED
High School
Associate degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctorate
None of the above

04

Which best describes the years of experience you have as required for this position?

Ten or more years of experience
Nine years but less than ten
Eight years but less than nine
Seven years but less than eight
Six years but less than seven
Five years but less than six
Four years but less than five
Three years but less than four
Two years but less than three
One year but less than two
Less than one year of experience

05

Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

06

Do you possess a valid Florida C License in Water OR can you obtain the license within 18 months from date of hire?

07

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

08

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

Acknowledged
Declined

09

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

10

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)

11

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If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee.

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