Salary: $75,900.31 - $118,140.26 Annually
Location : Venice, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2379
Department: Utilities
Division: Water Reclamation Operators
Opening Date: 05/06/2026
Description
Starting salary to commence at $75,900 - $97,020 except in extenuating circumstances.
General Statement of Job
Responsible for the overall operations at a City of Venice Water/Wastewater Facility in compliance with Federal, State and City (local) mandates.
City Expectations:
Certain essential city services are required to be maintained in any civil emergency. Depending upon the type of emergency, any and all employees may be activated as essential employees in the event of an emergency.
Duties & Responsibilities
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Oversees facility technical and administrative operations including plant systems and utility maintenance in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Responsible for the assessment, preparation, submission and retention of reports to regulatory agencies.
- Ensures plant facilities and equipment are maintained in a safe and effective condition.
- Certifies applicable chemical and physical test results to confirm regulatory standards and requirements are met.
- Recommends changes to plant operations to optimize treatment as needed.
- Administers the Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) and other operational systems for assigned facility.
- Assists in divisional budget preparation and oversees fiscal expenditures.
- Responsible for staying current with changes in regulations, requirements and procedures imposed by regulatory agencies.
- Safely and efficiently drives and operates city vehicles as required.
- Recommends hiring, transfer, suspension, promotion, discharge, discipline and evaluation of plant operators.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the overall safe and efficient operations of a City of Venice water/wastewater plant facility to ensure quality service to customers. Responsible in work to the Utilities Director or designee.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education and Training
High school graduate or equivalent with seven (7) years' experience in overall plant operations in an applicable utility facility. Must possess and maintain a Florida Class A Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License. Experience in supervision is also required. Supervision as defined here, means that your primary duty is routinely managing employees who report directly to you, where you have the duty to assign and direct their work, evaluate their performance, counsel them, discipline them and set individual goals for them. Also, you have the authority to hire or fire them, or your suggestions and recommendations as to the hiring, firing, advancement, promotion or any other change of status are given particular weight
Must possess a valid Florida Driver's license, free of any serious violations or ability to obtain an instate license within thirty (30) days from date of hire.
Minimum Qualifications and Standards Required
Skill Requirements:
Knowledge of practices and procedures used in the operation and maintenance of a utility plant facility. Ability to work independently of direct supervision and capable of sustaining regular and predictable attendance. Possess excellent listening, speaking and communication skills; understand and follow applicable federal, state and local regulations; maintain records, and prepare reports legibly and accurately. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions connected with this type of work. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, supervisors, regulatory agency representatives and the general public.
Requires a working knowledge of the current version of the Microsoft Office Professional software suite including proficiency with Word and Excel. Must have a basic understanding of the current version of the Microsoft Windows operating system. Familiarity with CentralSquare Software applications based on an iSeries system is preferred. Working knowledge of current versions of Internet browsers and Microsoft Outlook is also highly recommended. Ability to learn specific computer applications used in the Department.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and lift. Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather and for prolonged periods of time. Must have good eyesight and hearing with or without aides. Color vision required. Must possess excellent hand and eye coordination. Must be able to work regularly under the stress of emergency situations and deadlines. Reasonable accommodation will be considered for individuals with physical disabilities.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
Work is performed either indoors or outdoors in all kinds of weather. Expected to be available for emergencies beyond regular operating hours if required.
Other:
It is understood that every incidental duty connected with operations enumerated in the job description is not always specifically described, and employees, at the discretion of the City, may be required to perform duties not within their job descriptions.
Applicants (with the exception of current city employees) given a conditional offer of employment will be subjected to physical examination, drug, tobacco/nicotine screening, review of driver's license record, criminal background, and references from previous employers.
The City of Venice values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses. Veterans' preference is available for certain service members, veterans, and family members.
The City of Venice is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace
The City of Venice offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including
voluntary enrollment in:
- Health Insurance (Employee, Employee +1 or Family)
- Dental Insurance (Employee, Employee +1 or Family)
- Vision Insurance (Employee or Family)
- FRS - Florida Retirement System
- Deferred Compensation Plan - 457b
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse & Dependent Children)
AND the following City
paid benefits:
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Basic Life Insurance (1x employee's annual salary)
- EAP - Employee Assistance Program
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Vacation (8 hours/month, increases with tenure)
- Sick Leave (8 hours/month)
01
What is your highest level of completed education?
- Did Not Graduate Highschool
- Highschool Graduate or Equalivent
- Some College, No Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or Higher
02
If you possess a degree, what is your Major/Degree subject? Enter "N/A" if you do not have a college degree.
03
Do you possess a valid driver's license free of any serious violations?
04
What is your Driver's License number?
05
Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts?
06
What State of Florida Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator license do you possess?
- None
- Class C Wastewater
- Class B Wastewater
- Class A Wastewater
07
How many year's of professional working experience do you have as a Utilities Plant Operator?
- No prior experience
- 1 to 2 years
- 2 to 5 years
- 5 to 7 years
- 7 or more years
08
What type of Wastewater systems have you worked with in the past?
- Advanced Treatment
- Conventional
- MBR
- Other
09
How many year's of Project Managment experience do you have regarding Plant development? (Prior experience is not required)
- No prior experience
- 1 to 2 years
- 2 to 5 years
- 5 or more years
10
How many years of supervisory experience do you have? Supervision as defined here, means that your primary duty is routinely managing employees who report directly to you, where you have the duty to assign and direct their work, evaluate their performance, counsel them, discipline them and set individual goals for them. Also, you have the authority to hire or fire them, or your suggestions and recommendations as to the hiring, firing, advancement, promotion or any other change of status are given particular weight.
- No prior management experience
- 1 to 5 years
- More than 5 but less than 7 years
- More than 7 but less than 9 years
- 9 years of more
11
Within your working career, what is the largest number of employees that have reported directly to you; where you were responsible for the hiring/firing, completing evaluations and administering disciplinary action?
- No prior direct reports
- 1 to 5 people directly reported to me
- 6 to 10 people directly reported to me
- More than 10 people directly reported to me
12
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
- Yes, I understand and agree
- No, I do not agree
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