Description
This position is located at the
Lee County Utilities Three Oaks Wastewater Plant. It is responsible for operating and monitoring wastewater treatment facilities in accordance with Florida rules, regulations and statutes. Insure proper plant compliance via various process control tests.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Insure proper plant compliance via various process control tests.
- Water analysis on all stages of treatment.
- Monitor and control system pressures and levels.
- Inspect chemical deliveries and unlock appropriate tank fill valve.
- Adjust plant equipment for compliance.
Education, Experience, Licensing
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or similar experience.
- One (1) year of wastewater treatment or closely related experience.
- Able to work safely around water, chemicals, and machines.
Licenses:
- Possession of a Florida-issued Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Class "A", "B", or "C" license is required.
- Operator "A" Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from High School and five years of related work experience.
- Operator "B" Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from High School and three years of related work experience.
- Operator "C" Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from High School and one year of related work experience.
- Requires possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Supplemental Information
- Knowledge of tools and equipment used for daily operations of the treatment facility.
- Knowledge of lab supplies.
- Ability to perform necessary tests and analysis.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; verbally and in written form.
- Knowledge of treatment facility regulations and specifications.
- This position requires a rotational shift to cover 24/7 operations.
- Shifts are 40 hours per week and can include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Emergency Response/Recovery Activities
All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.
Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.
Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.
Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.
Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.
For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.
To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf
Health Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.
- Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Medical Reimbursement Account
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
- Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy
- Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)
- Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)
- Optional Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)
- Short-Term Disability
- Sick Leave Pool
- Flu vaccinations
- Wellness Programs
Financial Benefits
- Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Two Retirement Plan Options:
- FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)
- FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)
- Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
- Financial Savings/Management Programs
- Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union
- Employee Leave Benefits
- Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Vacation Leave
- Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave
- Family and Medical Leave
- Military Family & Medical Leave
- Educational Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.
United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)
Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.
Educational Assistance
Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.
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Do you possess a valid Florida Water Treatment Plant Operator license?
- Florida DEP issued Class A Wastewater License
- Florida DEP issued Class B Wastewater License
- Florida DEP issued Class C Wastewater License
- I do not posses any type of Florida DEP issued Wastewater License.
02
Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?
03
Have you ever had your Water or Wastewater operator license suspended or revoked or have you ever had a violation against your Water or Wastewater license?
04
This position requires a rotational shift to cover 24/7 operations. Shift can include nights, weekends and holidays to equal 40 hours per week. Are you available to work this schedule?