Collection & Distribution System Operator

Position#: 25-002

Dates Posted: January 10, 2025- January 16, 2025

Pay Grade Range:  4- 8; Salary Range: $23.25 – $46.94 Hourly

Position Type: Full-Time / Non- Exempt

Schedule: M-F 7am- 3:30pm

Summary Statement: This position performs preventative/ corrective maintenance on District lift stations equipment with an emphasis on mechanical duties.  The District is a 24 hour a day, 365 days a year operation and personnel I this classification will be subject to working overtime and on call including nights, holidays, and weekends.

Key Responsibilities: The Collections Operator:

• Performs and assists a full range of general maintenance and cleaning duties related to the District’s wastewater collection system; cleans sewer mains and laterals, operates a high pressure rodder, manual power rodder, vacuums debris from lift stations and related structures.
• Monitors control panels, adjust valves and gates to regulate flow of waste to main plant.
• Performs work in confined spaces; takes appropriate precautions prior to entering confined spaces with use of air quality monitors and ventilators.
• Maintains accurate logs of repairs/ maintenance done.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on District lift station equipment.
• Logs and/ or interprets meter and gauge readings to determine pump performance and condition.
• May collect samples of flow, log flows, and inspect stations involved in pumping wastewater.
• Clean and maintain equipment in the wastewater pumping system.
• Provides courteous customer service; responds to questions and inquiries from general public.
• Inspects and maintains assigned equipment and vehicles; performs safety checks and check fluid levels of vehicles and equipment
• Assists other District personnel on related projects.
• Serves in emergency standby capacity and/ or On Call; available for on call after hours including holidays and weekends.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One year of on-the-job wastewater collection experience as a trainee or greater.
• Able to obtain or have FW&PCOA Class “C” or higher Certification in Collections and Distribution or ability to obtain within time-period outlined in offer letter.

Safety Officer

Pay Grade: 9 Salary Range: $64,673 – $103,478

Position Type: Full-Time / Exempt

Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm 

Summary Statement:
Plans, organizes, manages, directs, and coordinates the District’s risk management efforts, which include the District’s Safety Program, Regulatory Compliance, and Training Program. Expected to work nights, weekends, holidays, also for plant projects and during emergency conditions. This position serves the entire District, and as such interacts with all District employees and collaborates with all District managers.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develops, administers and maintains District’s Safety Policies and Procedures and associated programs (Risk Management Plan, Process Safety Management, respirator program, Emergency Response Plan, Job Hazard Analysis assessments, lab safety and Hazardous Communication)
• Identify, plan, direct and coordinate programs necessary for regulatory compliance with District, Local, State and Federal rules and regulations regarding chemical and fuel storage.
• Develops, conducts and documents safety-related training of District staff to ensure all staff are adequately trained to safely perform their job functions while recognizing job hazards and implementing safe work practices.
• Develops, conduct and documents safety drills and exercises.
• Oversees and manages fleet driver activities including CDL training and certifications.
• Manage and establish all crane and mobile equipment inspection task plans to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements.
• Maintain, update, and distribute the District’s Emergency Response Plan
• Develop, conducts and distributes Safety Inspections and Incident Investigations including safety inspection of District properties, facilities, and practices and recommend corrective action as appropriate. Based on analysis of such inspections, institute “stop work” as necessary.
• Notify supervisors and employees of unsafe equipment, missing safety equipment, or unsafe working conditions or unsafe working conditions along with relevant corrective action plans.
• Perform accident and incident investigations including “near miss” incidents, and use root cause problem solving techniques to recommend actions to minimize future risks. Report incidents and injuries to management and external agencies as appropriate.
• Work with Division Directors to draft annual safety budget.
• Identify and recommend necessary safety equipment while maintaining accurate inventory of safety equipment, including PPE.
• Manage the District’s drug and alcohol testing programs and records and maintain compliance with the Department of Transportation’s Federal Clearinghouse drug and alcohol testing program.
• Examines, analyzes and approves contractor safety programs and plans.
• Part of the essential staff for emergencies (e.g., hurricanes)
• Promotes employee participation in identifying and addressing safety concerns.
• Assist/backup HR for Worker’s Compensation claims.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, Risk Management, or related field and/or relevant experience in a related field
• Three years of related Safety Management, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Preferred certifications and work experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Some formal teaching or adult education teaching experience in the water and wastewater utility industry, or any equivalent combination of related training and experience is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT laws and regulations.
• Skills in professional writing including drafting policies and procedures.
• Valid class “E” drivers license
• Maintains confidentiality in dealing with employee medical records and claim records.
• Skills as defined by job description’s skill matrix.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with all District staff.

Application Support Administrator- GIS and Analytics

Pay Grade Range: 10; Salary Range $68,554.23 – $109,686.75

Position Type: Full-Time / Exempt

Schedule: M-F 8am -5pm

Summary Statement: This position is responsible for providing GIS and Data Analytics/ Visualization administration and support to all District departments. Responsibilities include GIS administration of enterprise environment with approximately 90 end users, creation and management of web maps, applications, data management, and the creation of a variety of map exhibits. in addition, this position is integral to the development, management, and maintenance of data analysis and visualization tools using Microsoft Power BI that serve all District departments.

Key Responsibilities: The Application Support Administrator -GIS and Data Analytics is responsible for:

• Administer and maintain ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS portal, and other GIS platforms.
• Administer and maintain SQL Databases for GIS and other applications.
• Administer, develop and maintain MS Power BI data visualization and analysis tools.
• Responsible for the function and maintenance of location equipment such as tablets, mobile devices, and GPS receivers.
• Monitors, assists, and completes redirected from other IT team members as needed (either escalated or overflow requests)
• Responsible for meeting with staff to assist with the data extraction and analytics.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested to support the District’s mission.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A degree in Geographic Information Science, Computer Science, or related field is preferred
• Work experience specific to utilities. (water/wastewater preferred)
• Minimum of 3 year of proven experience in GIS (geographic Information system

Key Competencies:

• In this position, communication skills, attention to details, critical thinking, problem solving, technical ability will be the keys to success.
• Ethical Conduct at all times.
• Time Management
• Excellent oral and Written communication skills
• Highly organized and methodical approach to daily work.
• Ability to demonstrate intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency with Python used in GIS.
• Ability to demonstrate advance level proficiency of GIS QC processes and procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate advance level proficiency in reading and understanding CAD prints and as-built files.
• Ability to demonstrate intermediate level proficiency with SQL queries.
• Ability to demonstrate intermediate level proficiency with data extraction, data manipulation, analytics, and visualization (i.e. ESRI ArcGIS Dashboards and Power BI)
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical individuals.
• Ability to work effectively with District staff.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• pass a pre-employment physical along with a drug test.
• Valid Florida driving license.
• Submit background check.