Orange County Government hiring Plant Specialist Trainee I/II/III - $1000 Sign-On Incentive (Water) in Orlando, FL | LinkedIn (2024)

OverviewAt Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community.

Orange County Utilities provides water resources and solid waste recovery services to protect and enrich the lives of the citizens and guests of Orange County Florida. The Water Division ensures a safe and reliable water supply for all of Orange County Utilities’ customers. The Water Division operates three regional water supply facilities and nine satellite water supply facilities that collectively produce approximately 60 million gallons per day.

Water Division is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the position of Plant Specialist Trainee/I/II/III. This position is responsible for the analysis and troubleshooting of operational problems using available data and follows the proper course of action to meet plant operating objectives.

Representative Duties

Plant Specialist Trainee

• Provides preventive and corrective maintenance on mixers, blowers, compressors, pumps, motors, and related equipment.
• Collects process samples in accordance with approved protocol.
• Maintains operational database and records.
• Prepares reports and documents situations as needed.
• Operates and maintains chemical feed equipment.
• If applicable to location, drives a tractor-trailer or dump truck.
• Troubleshoots processes and equipment such as chemical feed units and various level control systems, hydraulics and pneumatic equipment.
• Provides operational control assistance for processes.

Plant Specialist I

• All of the duties of the Plant Specialist Trainee AND
• Follows safety procedures.
• Monitors and responds to facility SCADA system.
• Performs quality checks and responds to trouble calls.
• Drives a tractor-trailer or dump truck, if applicable to location.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Plant Specialist II

• All of the duties of the Plant Specialist Trainee/I

Plant Specialist III

All of the duties of the Plant Specialist Trainee/I/II AND

• Trains staff in the operation, maintenance and repair of various plant process equipment.
• Completes purchase order requests for supplies needed to complete jobs and general operating supplies.
• Provides operational control of processes.

Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent is required for Plant Specialist Trainee/I/II/III ANDPlant Specialist Trainee

• Depending on area of assignment must obtain State FDEP mandated C Water or Wastewater license within two years from date of hire or promotion.
• Depending on area of assignment must obtain a Class C Water or Wastewater operators course within one year.
• Must pass the General knowledge Test and one Skill Test component within two years from date of hire or promotion.
• Depending on area of assignment, must be able to comply with the requirements of the Utilities' Health and Safety Manual.

Plant Specialist I

• Depending on area of assignment, must possess State mandated C Water or Wastewater certification.
• Depending on area of assignment , must be able to comply with the requirements of the Utilities' Health and Safety Manual.

Within one year of hire/promotion date, employees must successfully pass a written General Knowledge Test and a Skill Test in one of the specialty areas listed above with a passing score of at least 70% on each. In addition to the written tests, a hands-on skill test demonstrating mastery of the skill must be successfully completed for one of the skill areas.

Plant Specialist II

• Depending on area of assignment, must possess State mandated B Water or Wastewater certification.
• Depending on area of assignment, must be able to comply with the requirements of the Utilities Health and Safety Manual.

Within one year of hire/promotion date, employees must successfully pass a written General Knowledge Test and a Skill Test in two of the specialty areas listed below with a passing score of at least 70% on each. In addition to the written tests, a hands-on skill test demonstrating mastery of the skill must be successfully completed for each of the two skill areas.

Plant Specialist III

• Depending on area of assignment must possess State mandated A Water or Wastewater certification.
• Depending on area of assignment, must be able to comply with the requirements of the Utilities' Health and Safety Manual.
• Must complete the Orange County Leadership Development series within two years of hire or promotion.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in three skills areas.
• Must complete the Orange County Effective Training and Presentation Skills program or an equivalent trainer's certification program within two years of hire or promotion

Within one year of hire/promotion date, employees must successfully pass a written General Knowledge Test and a Skill Test in three of the specialty areas listed below with a passing score of at least 70% on each. In addition to the written tests, a hands-on skill test demonstrating mastery of the skill must be successfully completed for each of the three skill areas.

Proficiency/Skill Areas for Plant Specialist I/II/II:

• Treatment process control in advance water or wastewater systems.
• SCADA/DCS system operations of electronic equipment.
• Proficiency and use of computer software used in operation
• Mechanical maintenance of the treatment facilities.
• Biosolids processing and management.

Preferences

Prefer applicants with education and training involving mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation experience and, competent in basic mathematics, chemistry and biology.

This is for Plant Specialist Trainee/I/II/III AND Plant Specialist Trainee

Will consider previous water or wastewater plant experience.

Salary Information

Plant Specialist Trainee$16.63 to $26.75

Plant Specialist I$20.01 to $32.18

Plant Specialist II$21.39 to $34.40

Plant Specialist III$22.91 to $36.85

(Salary placement based on qualification)

Please note that internal County employees are not eligible for the sign-on incentive.

For more information see: http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to (407) 836-0098 (only Veterans' Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Address

Orange County Utilities

Water Division

(These positions are available in various Water Division facility locations)

Notes

Hours per week: 40

Working Hours: Monday – Friday / 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, on-call duty as assigned and SCADA desk 24 hour shift coverage To learn more about our Sign-On Incentive Program visit our website at:

http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives