Employment Opportunities

When applying for a position

Please make sure you indicate which open position you are applying for.  You may apply in any of the following ways…

  1. Send resume/and cover letter to HR@Lrecd.org
  2. Complete an application (https://jobapps.hrdirectapps.com/applicantform/D4640347730/0) along with attachments and submit online
  3. Mail: To Loxahatchee River District: ATTN; Human Resources 2500 Jupiter Park Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458

Veterans Preference:

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority.  Also, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.  The application for Veteran Preference must be completed along with any required documentation and must be included as an attachment at the time of submitting your employment application.

Application for Veterans Preference

Disability:

Disabled applicants may request a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process by contacting the Human Resource department.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/ veteran

Application Support Administrator- GIS and Analytics

Pay Grade Range: 10; Salary Range $66,557- $106,491

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.

Collection & Distribution System Operator

Pay Grade Range:  4- 8; Salary Range: $22.57 – $36.09 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.

Environmental Educator (River Center)

Pay Grade 2: $20.09- $32.12

Position Type: Part-Time/ Non-Exempt

Schedule: Varies (part-time)

Summary Statement:

The Environmental Educator is responsible for leading education programs, including tours and activities at the River Center. Education programming may include people of all ages, but typically focuses on school-aged children. Regular workdays are Wednesday and Friday although schedule may be changed due to staffing needs (e.g. special events, staff vacations, etc.). Additionally daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to, greeting guests, caring for aquatic life, assisting guests, and assisting with special events. Position is part-time averaging 20 hours or less per week.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead environmental education program for all ages with a focus on elementary age students.
  • Provide environmental education opportunities after school for elementary age students at the River Center or the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area.
  • Lead evening environmental education programs for adults and families.
  • Develop and implement new ideas for public engagement and involvement with specific groups (residential developments, retirement communities, special interest groups, and other civic organizations).
  • Guide volunteers doing visitor services, program preparation, program assisting or small projects.
  • Greet guests.
  • Assist guests at exhibits including touch tank.
  • Answer phones and other administrative duties as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

 

Education & Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years experience
  • Prior environmental education experience is preferred.
  • Valid Florida Drivers License
  • Must pass drug test, Level I and Level II Background checks
  • Ability to operate a District vehicle.

Construction Operator

Pay Grade Range:  4; Salary Range: $22.57 – $45.57 Hourly

Position Type: Full-Time / Non- Exempt

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

Summary Statement: An employee in this position performs semiskilled manual field work under the Construction foreman.  The trainee will learn how to repair and maintain wastewater equipment, facilities, and appurtenances.

Key Responsibilities:

Performs duties as assigned to meet the needs of the District including but not limited to:

  • Installs and repair services
  • Install, repair or replace force main, gravity sewer lines and appurtenances
  • Maintains and repairs concrete vaults, manholes, etc.
  • Locate line locations
  • Operates various heavy machinery
  • Restores sidewalks, roads, and landscapes to original condition after repairs
  • Make field inspections of contractors to make sure County/District standards are met.
  • Works with and assists the crew in digging ditches, holes, and trenches, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and related work with a backhoe or front-end loader.

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to operate: Front-end loader/backhoe, A5, 18- yard dump truck with manual shift
  • Ability to operate gasoline & hydraulic power tools.
  • Acquire working knowledge of practices, materials, and tools used in construction and maintenance within six months of hire.
  • Ability to learn working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in the environment within ninety days of hire.
  • Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
  • Ability to work in confined spaces.
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the public.
  • Acquire a State of Florida Class “C” Collection’s system operator license within 6 months of hire
  • Valid and clear Florida Drivers License and acquire a valid Class “B” CDL within the first year.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
  • Highly organized and methodical approach to daily work
  • Effective computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Pass a pre-employment physical along with a drug test.
  • Submit a background check

HR Contact email:

HR@LRECD.org