General Statement of Job
Hiring Salary: $29.42 - 35.30 per hour (DOQ)
Benefits
Additional Compensation Benefits:
- 3 medical insurance plans through Cigna
- Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
- Vision & Dental Care
- Annual & Sick Leave @ 5 % of scheduled annual hours
- Defined Contribution Plan 401(a) with generous 8% City contribution
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
Under general supervision, operates reverse osmosis water treatment processes meeting all regulatory requirements for water quality. Monitors and maintains processes to produce an adequate supply of safe potable water for the community of Dunedin and to meet firefighting needs. Reports to the Water Plant Manager.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
The duties recorded below are representative of the duties of the class and are not intended to cover all the duties performed by incumbents(s) of any particular position.
Operates reverse osmosis plant processes to produce drinking water for the residents of Dunedin that meets all state and federal drinking water regulatory requirements. Provides safe, clean water to the public for consumption and firefighting.
Monitors reverse osmosis plant process water quality, performs water quality tests and tests water, interprets results, and makes appropriate adjustments.
Performs maintenance and repairs when needed on the water plant, wells, and equipment that may involve: mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, piping, plumbing, technological, chemical, driving, climbing (up and down), lifting, pushing, pulling, digging and hammering.
Performs data entry and reporting of water quality, flows, dosages, usage, pressures, adjustments, weights, and hours for federal regulatory reporting with various agencies such as the FDEP, DOH, EPA, and SWFWMD.
Consults with the public, engineers, vendors, students, tours, and other departments regarding temporary deviations of procedures to accommodate pilot plants, tank cleanings, contractor work, climate changes, usage demands.
Conducts operation, safety, maintenance, any job-related tasks training for operator(s) and new hire personnel.
Monitors operations and health and assists with maintain equipment used to extract and treat groundwater from the City’s Wellfield.
Troubleshoots, diagnoses and repairs or replaces the water treatment plant process controls and instrumentation, SCADA and PLC control systems.
Oversees our external sampling schedule to meet regulatory compliance of Disinfection By-Products Rule, distribution bacteriological monitoring, Lead and Copper, Point of Entry, UCMR, etc.
Assists Water Production Manager in developing and improving plant policies and procedures.
The Supervisor creates and organizes the plant operators shift schedule and coordinates shift coverage to maintain seamless operations.
Additional Job Functions
Provides customer service and assist the community with water quality concerns.
Performs routine office work as required, including but not limited to attending meetings, answering the telephone, typing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, etc.
Responsible for entering and maintaining data in various systems. Ensuring accurate record keeping for the integrity and confidentiality of various information.
Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Training & Experience
Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent with five years water treatment experience, preferably experience with Wellfield extraction and Reverse Osmosis Treatment.
State of Florida "A" level Drinking Water Plant Operator license.
An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.
Special Requirements
Valid Florida driver's license.
This is a Category A position for the purposes of Emergency Management. Employees in this category may be assigned to work a variety of schedules, including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations. Category A employees are required to stay on premises during a declared state of emergency, or as otherwise mandated.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Knowledge of Job: Has thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of the City of Dunedin as they pertain to the performance of essential duties of the Water Plant Shift Supervisor. Is knowledgeable in the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Has thorough knowledge of the principles, theories, practices and methodologies of wastewater treatment systems and their maintenance and repair, and other fields applicable to the requirements of the position. Understands specific City and county ordinances as they apply to the duties and responsibilities ofthe position. Clearly understands any occupational hazards and adheres to all safety precautions inherent in performing the essential functions of the work.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization:Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce and/or assess data and/or information using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives. Is able to assemble and analyze information and make written reports and records in a concise, clear and effective manner
Human Interaction:Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations. Knows how to maintain effective relationships with personnel of other departments, professionals and members of the public through contact and cooperation. Is able to provide effective leadership, supervision and training of employees.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Utilization:Has knowledge of and skill in the use of modern office equipment, including computers. Requires the ability to start, stop, operate and monitor the functioning of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials used in performing essentialfunctions.
Requires the ability to use, operate and/or handle equipment such as a computer, diagnostic/laboratory instruments, pumps, motors, heavy equipment, hand and power tools, etc. Has knowledge of the standard tools, equipment and materials of the trade. Has skill in the care and use of required tools and equipment. Is able to monitor and operate equipment controls with precision. Is able to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
Verbal Aptitude:Requires the ability to use a wide variety of reference, descriptive and/or advisory data and information. Has the ability to speak and understand the Englishlanguage.
Mathematical Aptitude:Has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations. Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; to calculate decimals and percentages; to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights and measures.
Functional Reasoning:Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form. Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives. Is able to read and interpret technical materials pertaining to the responsibilities of thejob.
Situational Reasoning:Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria. Is able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision. Has the ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability:Tasks involve the regular and at times sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects andmaterials (20-50 pounds); some positions require sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform skilled/semi-skilled movements, such as mechanical repair and machinerycontrol.
Sensory Requirements:Some tasks require visual, olfactory, depth and auditory perception and discrimination as well as oral communications ability.
Environmental Factors:Tasks require exposure to temperature extremes, smoke/dust/pollen, strong odors, toxic/poisonous agents, insect bites, disease/pathogens, bright/dim light, wetness/humidity, electric currents, machinery hazards, vibrations and noise extremes.
The City of Dunedin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Full-time employees who work a minimum of 35 hours per week are eligible for insurance benefits. Coverage will be effective the first day of the month following 30 calendar days of employment.
Health Insurance: The City offers medical insurance plans through Cigna to benefit-eligible employees. Medical insurance is provided for employees and their eligible dependents with in-network and out-of-network benefits.
Health insurance (Medical & Dental) is provided through Cigna.
Dental Insurance: Group Dental Plan coverage is available
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability: The City of Dunedin pro-vides a Term Life insurance benefit equal to one and a half times annual salary to a maximum of $100,000, and Short-Term Disability (STD) cover-age to all full-time employees.
Prescription Coverage: Prescription benefits are included with the City’s medical insurance.
Vision Care: City of Dunedin offers a vision plan through Cigna
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): Funded by the City according to the employee’s participation in the City’s wellness program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Voluntary employee benefit
Annual & Sick Leave: All classified service status employees shall beentitled to earn and accrue annual leave with pay. New Employees earn annual leave at a rate of five percent (5%) of scheduled annual hours worked. Sick leave will be accrued at the rate of five percent (5%) of scheduled annual hours worked.
Defined Contribution Plan (City Plan) 401(a): Employees hired after January 1, 2010 will receive a contribution of 8% of the participant’s compensation.
Holidays
Ten (10) paid holidays per calendar year.
One (1) Floating Holiday per year. Floating Holidays are annually designated by the City Manager
To view more on benefits, please visit the City's benefits page.
01
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
- High school graduate or GED equivalency.
- Some college coursework
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate degree
- None of the above
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How many years of verifiable work experience do you have in drinking water treatment?
- I have no verifiable work experience in drinking water treatment.
- I have less than 3 years of verifiable work experience in drinking water treatment.
- I have at least 3 years, but less than 5 years of verifiable work experience in drinking water treatment.
- I have 5 years or more of verifiable work experience in drinking water treatment.
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Please briefly describe your experience as it relates to the position. If you do not have any related work experience, please enter N/A.
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Do you currently have your state of Florida licensure as a class "A" Water Operator?
- Yes
- No
- I have an active Class “A” Drinking Water Operator License from another state
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Please list any other professional certifications that are applicable to this position (type, State, or other licensing authority, expiration dates where applicable). Enter N/A if you do not have any certifications.
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Do you have any experience with submitting/conducting regulatory reports with Local, State, or Federal regulatory agencies?
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Please read and acknowledge the following statement: I understand that this position is a Category A position for the purposes of Emergency Management at the City. Employees in this category may be assigned to work a variety of schedules, including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations. Category A employees are required to stay on premises during a declared state of emergency, or as otherwise mandated.
- I understand the statement and am willing and able to comply with this requirement.
- I am not able to comply with this requirement.
- Required Question