Marion County Board of County Commissioners · 7 hours ago
Utilities Assistant Director - Operations
Ocala, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$75K/yr - $116K/yr
10+ years expMarion County Board of County Commissioners is responsible for overseeing the operations and compliance of water and wastewater treatment facilities. The Utilities Assistant Director - Operations will manage plant operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and assist in planning and budgeting for departmental projects.
GovernmentInformation ServicesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Oversees and inspects all treatment plant installations in order to coordinate work activities and to ensure regulatory compliance
Assists in planning and scheduling department projects and programs by making procedural and operational recommendations to the Director
Completes or reviews purchasing quotes, specifications, operation reports, and correspondence
Participates in conferences and meetings and coordinates activities with the community and regulatory agencies
Maintains and enforces departmental rules and regulations
Directs operations personnel in all field operations
Directs completion of all reactive and preventive plant maintenance functions including wastewater pretreatment and plant maintenance
Assists in budget preparation and in the development of departmental goals, objectives, and strategies
Reviews and submits monthly reports, quarterly summaries, and annual reports in accordance with established regulatory standards. Generates internal reports
Oversees the accurate and timely maintenance of records and preparation of reports by staff under charge
Assists in design of and writing specifications for plant expansion, equipment replacement, and rebuilding. Performs plan reviews
Supervises professional and technical subordinates responsible for laboratory checks and tests
Provides excellent customer service to members of the general public and other County employees. Personal contact occurs with other employees of the unit, employees of other departments in the County, citizens, and customers of the department. Service is provided in person or by phone contact
Subject to call out for operational/emergency situations
Receives, researches and provides resolution to customer complaints and concerns regarding utility functions under areas of responsibility
Implements the organization’s guiding principles and core values
Performs other related job duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree; and ten (10) years' related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Possession of a valid, State of Florida Commercial Class B driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment
Class A Water or Wastewater Operator issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection with a minimum of Class C in the other field
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Ability to define and solve practical problems and deal with a variety of complex variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of detailed complex and technical data and instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to participate in development of policy, programs, plans, or procedures
Ability to study manual work processes to determine most effective methods for essential tasks
Knowledge of EPA, Florida Department of Environmental Regulation, Water Management Districts, and Health Department regulations as they pertain to water and wastewater systems
Skills in organization and task prioritization
Ability to plan, manage, and supervise the activities and operations of a large-scale utilities treatment plant function encompassing a broad geographical region
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, County officials, and members of the general public
Ability to prioritize and analyze data and meet multiple deadlines
Ability to assist in the preparation, development, and presentation of long-range utilities plans and programs
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Ability to take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organization or team goals rather than individual concerns. Includes the ability to build a constructive team spirit where team members are committed to the goals and objectives of the team
Benefits
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Company
Marion County Board of County Commissioners
Marion County, Florida, is home to Silver Springs, one of the world's largest artesian springs, and dozens more, including Rainbow Springs, Salt Springs, Juniper Springs and Silver Glen.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
The Duke Energy Foundation
2024-06-03Grant· $0.02M
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