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Water Distribution Manager
| Company | Sarasota County |
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| Location | Sarasota, FL, USA |
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| Salary | $74484.8 – $83000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Associate’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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.
