W/WW Reuse Treatment System Coordinator

JEA•Jacksonville, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs and/or plans, assigns, schedules, coordinates, monitors, reviews, and leads the work of others in remotely operating water/wastewater/reuse distribution and collection systems and treatment facilities. Monitors and controls system operations to ensure continuous, safe, and efficient service. The role requires working knowledge of regulations, policies, methods, standards, and procedures related to water/wastewater/reuse distribution, collection, and treatment operations, sufficient to perform routine skilled craft activities. Established procedures and specific guidelines are available, and the position requires judgment in selecting appropriate methods, techniques, resources, and procedures for specific cases. The role solves routine or recurring problems and identifies and suggests solutions to more complex problems. Completed work is evaluated for technical accuracy and compliance with established procedures and practices. The position requires the ability to persuade, influence, and motivate individuals or groups in internal and external leadership positions to coordinate work efforts or resolve operating problems. The incumbent may work rotational shift schedules and may be required to remain on call 24 hours a day to maintain continuous service or a relief schedule. This is a 100% onsite, safety-sensitive position involving hazardous materials or equipment, systems that could endanger the public or employees, leadership of safety-sensitive work, and emergency response. The stated schedule consists of rotating 12-hour shifts from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., Thursday through Wednesday. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least six years of experience operating, monitoring, and controlling system operations and repairs in a water/wastewater/reuse treatment facility. A valid driver's license is required before applying and must be maintained during employment. Applicants must also meet the specified Florida water and wastewater operator license requirements. Depending on the licenses held at application, the incumbent may need to obtain and pass the remaining Florida Class B Water Plant Operator License examination within one year of employment and obtain the license within two years to remain employed in the classification. Required licenses must be maintained throughout employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least six years of experience operating, monitoring, and controlling system operations and repairs in a water/wastewater/reuse treatment facility.
Valid driver's license before application; must be maintained throughout employment.
Either a valid Florida Class B or higher Water Plant Operator License and a valid Class C Wastewater Operator License before application, or a valid Florida Class C Water Plant Operator License and a Class C or higher Wastewater Plant Operator License before application.
For applicants qualifying through the Class C water license option, ability to obtain and pass the remaining Florida Class B Water Plant Operator License examination within one year of employment and obtain the license within two years of employment; required licenses must be maintained throughout employment.
Ability to distinguish colors, focus on small objects, maintain vision correctable to 20/40 with a normal field of vision, have normal night vision, and demonstrate good depth perception.
Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts; the position may also require rotational schedules and 24-hour on-call availability.
Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including walking, standing, pushing, bending, squatting, pulling, stooping, reaching, twisting, crawling, kneeling, balancing, typing, and data entry; lifting up to 50 pounds is listed.

Responsibilities

Plan, assign, schedule, coordinate, monitor, review, and lead others in monitoring and controlling system operations.
Train and instruct others in equipment operation, guidelines, and policies.
Operate, monitor, and control water/wastewater/reuse distribution and collection systems and treatment facilities.
Determine needs, develop guidelines and materials, and coordinate system operations, equipment repair, construction, and system outage activities.
Monitor and control access and security for water and wastewater/reuse facilities.
Use SCADA to operate plant equipment, including motors, engines, centrifugal and turbine pumps, vacuum primers, air compressors, and chemical feed and test equipment.
Maintain and review operation records and provide data for monthly operating reports required by state, federal, and local regulatory agencies.
Ensure system equipment is operated properly, safely, and efficiently and in compliance with state and federal laws.
Operate other applications to schedule, deploy, and control process equipment and resources, as required.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

13 paid holidays and annual leave for vacation, personal, and sick time.
Three medical plan options for employees and dependents, including one plan with 100% paid employee coverage.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
Employer-sponsored HSA and HRA health accounts.
Flexible spending accounts.
Tuition reimbursement.
Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan participation beginning on the first day of employment, with a choice of investment options.
Healthy Lifestyles Wellness program.
Access to 11 onsite fitness centers.
Flu shots, biometric screenings, health risk assessments, and periodic access to an on-site mobile mammography unit.