Wastewater Manager

Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.

Mission: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride

Vision: To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay

Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity

Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.

CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!

All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.

• Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s and the Department’s strategic plans
• Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals, and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
• Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
• Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture
• Supports collaboration between the maintenance and operations divisions

• Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities
• Follows suggested procedures to ensure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance
• Responsible for the evaluation, training, and professional development of all team members

• Performs administrative work for the department
• Ensures all policies and procedures comply with established regulations
• Reviews proposed modifications to the wastewater treatment facility, acts as a liaison between the City and the Department of Environmental Protection, Consultants, and evaluates equipment performance
• Responsible for ordering supplies consumed in the operation of the treatment facility
• Keeps records and prepares clear and concise reports on plant operation
• Provides Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) to the Department of Environmental Protection
• Coordinates with contractors and engineers for accuracy in the work being performed
• Approves domestic wastewater treatment permit for collection system expansion
• Oversees emergency activations and activities of the WWRF

• Supports honest and transparent decision-making
• Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments
• Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same
• Fosters positive communication with customers and coaches team members to improve communication skills

Performs related work as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Environmental Science, Business, or a closely related field and a minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience in Operational, Engineering, or Utilities Management or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Five (5) years of supervisory responsibility in plant operation and maintenance preferred
• Possession of a current State of Florida Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator license or an out-of-state equivalent license, preferred
• Municipal experience preferred
• Valid Driver's License

• Knowledge of asset management principles and reliability-centered maintenance practices
• Thorough knowledge of machines, equipment, and operating practices of modern wastewater treatment and chemical and physical processes involved in the treatment of wastewater and sludge
• Skill in principles of chemistry as used in the chemical and bacteriologic analyses of water samples
• Knowledge of occupational hazards connected with plant operations and safety precautions
• Ability to read and interpret tests, gauges, and meters used in regulating the operations of wastewater plants and to make minor repairs to electrical and mechanical equipment
• Ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions and to establish working relationships with employees and the public
• Ability to create, prepare, and present accurate reports using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), make clear and effective presentations, prepare written communications, and maintain accurate maintenance records
• Ability to create informative presentations for the City Commission meetings
• Demonstrates excellent written communication skills
• Must have the ability to write clear Commission memos and communicate technical information clearly to be read by a wide variety of audiences

No - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE: As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC, and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.