CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH
WATER PLANT MANAGER

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Public Utilities, plans, supervises, coordinates, and controls the City’s 47 MGD water treatment plant and water distribution systems operations. The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance, construction and repair efforts dedicated to infrastructure and water treatment and operations; for developing and maintaining regulatory compliance programs for the Plant to ensure compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.  The  incumbent is responsible for studying plant operations and costs; make recommendations and implement procedures on how to optimize operations, maintenance, repair, replacement, and capital expenditures.

REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)

The position requires  7 years experience in public utilities, public works, or water treatment systems, including 2 years in a supervisory/managerial capacity and Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferably with a major in Chemistry, Biology, Business or Public Administration, or closely related field, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. 

A State of Florida Class A water plant operator license issued by the Department of Environmental Protection is required.  Candidates with equivalent out of state licenses will be required to obtain the State of Florida license within one year from date of employment.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Depending on qualifications, the hiring salary for this position can be within the range of $68,500—$102,900.

The City of West Palm Beach’s benefit package includes:

• Management Benefits Category II: $3,600 annual incentive allowance, 4 Management leave days and $50,000 additional life insurance policy.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan 401(a) and 457 Plan.
• Life Insurance (equal to one times annual salary)
• Paid holidays (11)
• Vacation/Annual Leave
• Sick leave (12 days annually)
• Flexible spending accounts
• And more

HOW TO APPLY
To apply on-line visit the City of West Palm Beach Employment site at www.wpb.org
Applicants must complete a City of West Palm Beach On-line application.   Please include cover letter, resume, and salary history as part of your application.

For more information contact:
Sylvia C. Gregory, Compensation and Employment Manager
sgregory@wpb.org
Tel:  561-494-1021 (office)
Fax:  561-494-1035

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