Job Description

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Do you have a background working in water treatment plant facilities management? In this role, as an operations manager, you are responsible for the daily management, administrative, and technical functions associated with the operation and maintenance of the water distribution system including water storage, pumping systems, and related appurtenances. Apply today!

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• Manage the daily operation of regional water treatment facilities, water storage, pumping facilities, and water production well facilities to ensure safe, compliant operations and maintenance. 
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with the regulatory requirements and industry standards for multiple facilities. 
• Prepare and administer facilities budgets and associated reports required for proper operation of facilities. 
• Review operational data and trends.
• Maintain communication with the public, including answering inquiries and resolving problems.
• Supervise and direct the water production staff within Utility Operations.
• Coordinate and consult with project manager(s) and consultants during related CIP projects.
• Oversee preventative maintenance program for all aspects of treatment and facility which include, but are not limited to regional treatment facilities, water storage, pumping systems, deep injection-well facilities, and related appurtenances.
• Ensures compliance with county, state, federal, and OSHA regulations; coordinates use of external resources/vendors.
• Preparation of budget and revenue projections pertaining to the assigned treatment facility and management of facility budgets.
• Procurement management for goods and services in accordance with County guidelines and practices.
• Direct the performance of gathering of samples and appropriate tests in accordance with approved procedures.
• Prepare and submit weekly operation and maintenance summaries for presentation at weekly staff meetings.
• Prepare and implement the required Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs) associated with the operations of water production facilities and their supporting facilities (i.e. storage tanks, pump stations, etc.).
• Develop staffing plans to justify the required resources to meet both regulatory requirements and to meet the established level of service to the customers in Sarasota County.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., *On-Call Required.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a physical or natural science, engineering, business administration, or a highly related field AND four (4) years of job-related experience in the water treatment field.
• -OR- Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND six (6) years of job-related experience in the water treatment field.
• -OR- Professional-related experience may substitute for the required degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Two (2) years or more of supervisory experience in the water treatment field.
• A valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Posses a Florida DEP Class "A" Water Treatment Plant Operator's License and Water Distribution License from the State of Florida.
• Training in physics, hydraulics, mechanical construction and maintenance, electrical/electronics theory and maintenance, and computer software applications.
• Experience working in operations, maintenance, repair, and process strategies relating to advanced water treatment, water storage, solids handling, effluent injection wells, pumping systems, and laboratory management. 
• Understanding of budget-related tasks and procurement management as they apply to utility operations.

Physical Demands:

• May occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
• Must be fit tested for a respirator. For more information on this requirement, please visit:

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five (5) years. 

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $74,484.80 - $83,000.00/ annually, based on experience

Full Salary Range (future earning potential): $74,484.80 - $126,630.40

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Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options:

• If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.) 

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.) 

Benefits:

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
• For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. 
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​

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Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. 

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