Wastewater Plant Supervisor

Department:Utility Services Department

Organizational Unit:County Water and Wastewater

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

CLOSE DATE: 09/04/2026

$2,435.26 to $2,678.79 biweekly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. South Area/Melbourne Beach/South Beaches WWTP. Work schedule is variable 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. Must be able to work shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required. 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 conditionsthat 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 oils; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; With radiant energy (x-rays, etc.); With silica, fiberglass, etc.; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
   
   
   
   
2. Other working conditions:
   
   
   
   • N/A