Wastewater Plant Supervisor

Department:  Utility Services Department               

Organizational Unit: County Water and Wastewater    

Position Type: Permanent                               Full Time/Part Time: Full Time 

CLOSE DATE:  08/14/2026

$2,435.26 to $2,678.79 bi-weekly.  Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications.  North Area/Merrritt Island/Sykes Creek WWTP.  Work schedule involves shift work and includes evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.  Performs skilled professional and technical work supervising the operations and routine maintenance of a regional wastewater treatment facility.  Supervision is provided to the regional treatment facility staff.

REQUIREMENTS:  A high school diploma or its equivalent, as required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), PLUS five (5) years [10,400 hours] of documented hands-on experience working on-site in a wastewater treatment facility.  An Associate’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field is preferred.  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license and maintain said license during the term of employment.  Must possess a valid active Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Class A Wastewater Plant Operator’s license and maintain said license in an active status during the term of employment.  Must successfully complete an OSHA-compliant forklift operator training course which meets the requirements of CFR 1910.178 and be able to operate a forklift.  Must be physically capable at all times of properly wearing and utilizing all required personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include respiratory protection.  In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • LIFT: 50 lbs. or more 
   
   
   • CARRY: 50 lbs. or more 
   
   
   • PUSH: 50 lbs. or more 
   
   
   • PULL: 50 lbs. or more 
   
   
   
   


2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   
   
   
   • STAND: 5 – 8 hours 
   
   
   • WALK: 5 – 8 hours 
   
   
   • SIT: 5 – 8 hours 
   
   
   • DRIVE: 5 – 8 hours 
   
   
   
   


3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   
   
   
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
   
   
   
   


4. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop
   
   
   
   


5. The employee must have:
   
   
   
   • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Other; Use of both eyes
   
   
   
   


6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   
   
   
   • N/A
   
   
   
   

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditions that will apply to the employee:
   
   
   
   • At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Other working conditions; With chemicals or solvents; With electricity; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With hazardous materials; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
   
   
   
   


2. Other working conditions: 
   
   
   
   • N/A