TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR II

Requisition No: 857655 

Agency: Military Affairs

Working Title: TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR II

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 62000409 

Salary:  $42,110.16 

Posting Closing Date: 08/11/2025 

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Department of Military Affairs

*** OPEN COMPETITIVE***

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. on closing date

VACANCY # 62000409

WORK LOCATION: Camp Blanding

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS (DMA)

The mission of the Florida Department of Military Affairs is to provide management oversight of the Florida National Guard and provide units and personnel ready to support national security objectives; to protect the public safety of citizens and to contribute to the national, state and community programs that add value to the United States of America and to the State of Florida.

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance     
• Retirement Benefits   
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses
• Training Opportunities
• For benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. New employees of the Department of Military Affairs will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
2. New employees of the Department of Military Affairs are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program. 
3. The Department of Military Affairs is paid on a monthly basis.
4. This position is a Cooperative Agreement position.
5. As a CANDIDATE, you are required to provide documentation (i.e., High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.
6. Must be able to obtain a completion of a favorable National Agency Check background investigation clearance.

*NOTE*

To be considered for this position, application must be fully completed, your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process and clearly stated within the employment history.   

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent; AND
• Two (2) years of professional, full-time-equivalent experience in operating sewage treatment or water purification plants; AND
• Must have possession of a current Florida C Wastewater Operator Licensure and a Florida C Drinking Water Operator Licensure, in accordance with Florida Statute 403.867; AND
• Intermittently, sit while studying or preparing reports; bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist when performing installation of equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; AND
• Must be able to lift or carry a minimum of 40lbs; AND
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs water and wastewater analysis on wells, influent, clarifier, aeration tanks, digesters, effluent, and streams. Maintains all records, logs, and reports required by Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Operating and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination (NPDES) permits. Samples waste water supply and submits samples for laboratory analysis. Ensures tests are performed in accordance with and no less than requirements stated in operating and consumptive use permits. Legible and accurate records are maintained of all test results. Water samples are submitted as required by sample type according to corresponding time frames (monthly, bi-monthly, etc.) to FDEP and any samples failing standards are resubmitted within the required re-test time frame.      
• Performs preventative maintenance on sewage plant, lift station, well house, water tower, and any other associated equipment. All pumps, water tanks, and chlorination, de-chlorination systems are checked daily. Water is tested daily and all water samples are submitted to certified laboratory for testing with results furnished to FDEP, while maintaining legible and accurate monthly water usage records.
• Visually checks sewage plant, lift station, well house, water tower, and any other associated equipment both during the normal work week and on assigned weekends by performing process control tests to ensure proper operation. A written maintenance log and lubrication schedule is maintained and properly documented. Valves are operated periodically and repaired as needed. Fire hydrants are checked and flushed as directed.
• All laboratory equipment is cleaned after each use, maintained in good working order, and calibrated as needed. Measuring equipment is accurately calibrated according to certification standards. Laboratory and office work area is kept clean.
• Maintains areas within treatment plant compound, around lift stations, well houses, and water towers; ensures grounds around specified areas are kept clean and free of debris.
• Observes established departmental safety practices such as wearing protective gloves and approved respirator while working around chlorine solutions.  In the event of a leak, follows Emergency Action Plan (AEP) for securing of affected area and notification of proper emergency response personnel.
• Assists other members of the Public Works Section as required and directed.
• Complies with Hazardous Waste Management rules and regulations within the workplace.  MSDS sheets are maintained on each product being used.  Quantities are only ordered that can be completely used for purposes intended.  Containers and products are disposed of in accordance with Camp Blanding Hazardous Rules and Procedures and spills are reported and cleaned up according to published procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of water and wastewater treatment and testing. 
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of pumps, motors, blowers, chlorinators, flow monitoring devices and other related equipment.  Ability to understand and apply applicable rules and regulations pertaining to water treatment. 
• Ability to use water and wastewater treatment testing equipment. 
• Ability to conduct, analyze and interpret water and waste water treatment tests. 
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports. 
• Ability to communicate effectively. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 

SPECIAL REMINDERS:

The State of Florida and The Department of Military Affairs participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires that all employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of any person hired to work in the United States.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

The Department of Military Affairs values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.