Water Reclamation Plant Operator III
This is skilled technical work, with supervisory responsibilities, in the inspection and operation of a water reclamation plant. The person in this position fills the role as the shift leader. Work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of a water reclamation facility, routine adjustments to equipment and machinery operating controls, and inspection of equipment inside and outside the plant site. An employee in this class exercises considerable independent judgment in adjusting machinery, equipment, and related control apparatus in accordance with established procedures and standards to produce a high-quality reclaimed water product. Due to the critical responsibilities of this classification, an employee in this class must be able to report to work outside of normally scheduled work hours to respond to emergency conditions and/or address urgent needs, at the discretion of management.
Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:
Possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency. Possess and maintain a valid Driver License. Possess and maintain a State of Florida Wastewater Operator “B” License. Have at least three years of experience in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant with demonstrable leadership skills. Possess some lead supervisory experience. Be able to perform shift work. Be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Be able to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing. Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, you must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.
Salary Range: $32.10 – $42.74 Hourly, depending on your qualifications.
Apply at www.stpete.org/jobs
ASCE Accepting Applications for 2025 Excellence in Journalism Award
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has announced that applications are now open for the
2025 Excellence in Journalism Award. The application process will close on March 2, 2025.
Journalists play a key role in informing Americans about the role of civil engineers in shaping
communities and the importance of improving infrastructure in the United States. For more than 20 years,
ASCE has given the Excellence in Journalism Award to a journalist or producer who has enhanced the
public’s understanding of the role and impact civil engineers have in designing solutions for clean water,
transportation, the electric grid, ports, and other public works projects. News coverage of these topics can
also influence vital infrastructure legislation, licensing laws and building codes.
Through this annual national award, ASCE encourages continued coverage of civil engineering
and infrastructure issues as a means of engaging the public in vital topics impacting their community.
Applicants will be assessed based on the following criteria:
– Fairly cover all sides of an infrastructure issue or civil engineering project.
– Feature a new trend transforming an infrastructure sector or civil engineering process.
– Effectively explain how a project or infrastructure trend benefits the community or region.
– Advance public knowledge and understanding of the civil engineering profession and
infrastructure issues.
The ASCE will honor stories from general-interest, nontrade-related regional and national
newspapers, magazines, electronic/web-based news outlets, and broadcast stations (podcast, radio, and
television). The story must appear in the twelve-month period ending Oct. 1, 2024. If a story is coauthored
or coproduced, at least one of the reporters must be a full-time journalist.
Entries should be submitted via the required nomination and submission form, which can be
found at www.asce.org.
Town of Davie – Multiple Positions
Assistant Utilities Director
$140,806 to $175,742/yr
Chief Operator-Water Division
$76,560 to $90,844/yr
Operations Manager-Utilities-Water
$91,124 – $105,476/yr
Utilities Maintenance Supervisor (Treatment Plants)
$68,734 – $75,779/yr
Lift Station Operator
$47,985 – $51,688/yr
Plant Operator Trainee or Plant Operator I
$40,830/yr or $48,942 – $54,038/yr
Plant Operator II
$53,726 – $60,777/yr
Utilities Field Tech Trainee or Utilities Field Tech I
$40,352/yr or $42,452 – $46,862/yr
Apply Online At: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/davie
Open until filled.
