Assistant Manager Water Treatment

The City of Winter Park, renowned for its commitment to providing exceptional municipal services and ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Assistant Manager - Water Treatment. As a municipal government organization, the City operates critical infrastructure that supports the quality of life for its community members, emphasizing sustainability, regulatory compliance, and innovation in its water treatment processes. The Water Treatment Division plays a crucial role in maintaining public health by ensuring the availability of safe, clean drinking water that meets all regulatory standards set forth by agencies such as the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Florida Department of Health (FDOH).

This position is vital in overseeing the operations within municipal water treatment plants, where the Assistant Manager directs and controls activities that directly affect water quality and public safety. The role involves general supervision with minimal guidance on routine tasks, allowing the incumbent the autonomy to make essential decisions and provide technical expertise. The Assistant Manager is responsible for managing personnel who perform water sample collection and testing, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, managing budgets, and coordinating with various internal divisions and external agencies. Furthermore, the position requires supervising the maintenance and operation of treatment plants and pumping stations, overseeing capital projects, and training key staff members. The Assistant Manager serves as a crucial liaison between the City, contractors, engineers, and the public, fostering transparency and education regarding water quality issues.

The role demands a comprehensive understanding of modern water treatment techniques, chemical and physical water treatment processes, and the operation of equipment and machinery essential to maintaining water infrastructure. The Assistant Manager must be able to perform laboratory testing to ensure water quality meets DEP standards and manage records and reporting to multiple regulatory bodies. The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, the ability to make critical decisions under some direction, and a readiness to respond to after-hours emergencies to guarantee continuous safe water supply. This full-time employment opportunity offers a meaningful career path in public service, contributing directly to community health and sustainability. Candidates must possess a valid Florida Driver's License and a State of Florida certification as a Drinking Water Treatment Plant Operator, Class "B" or higher, maintained throughout employment. The Assistant Manager will also engage actively in public education initiatives and administrative duties such as payroll and requisition management, embodying the City of Winter Park's core competencies and values while ensuring operational excellence in water treatment.