Operations Specialist (Cosme)
City of St. Petersburg Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | $49,192 – $78,166 a year |
|---|---|
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL |
| Type | Full-time |
Job Description
This is professional, technical, staff assistance and administrative work in the research, data analysis, review, and evaluation of organizational projects and data reporting requirements in support of various programs in the Water Treatment and Distribution division at the Cosme Water Plant in Northwest Hillsborough County, including The Oberly and Washington Pumping Stations located in the City of St. Petersburg, the laboratory at the water treatment plant and pumping stations, field services, regulatory compliance, and the laboratory information systems. Design, development, recommendation, and implementation of new or improved operational plans, programs, or procedures to enhance management efficiency to include performing administrative tasks for the Water Resources Department. Work requires reading and comprehending regulatory and technical environmental compliance documents related to the position; composing and preparing final reports, including organizing and supporting field and laboratory documents; maintaining project work tables to analyze and assess operational efficiencies; performing detailed tasks associated with departmental programs to comply with environmental regulations, including water quality monitoring and laboratory analysis; reviewing permits and regulations for accurate project requirement documentation; assisting in the compilation, preparation of operational documentation for presentations, internally and externally; performing administrative support service tasks such as typing, filing, copying, and running reports; participating in or preparing, detailed reports, summaries, and recommendations based on the review or analysis of research data for management efficiency studies; performing related duties on a computer, including using appropriate statistical programs and databases. Work requires the exercise of considerable independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in completing assigned tasks. Performs related work as assigned.
Salary: $49,192 – $78,166
Close Date: 12-02-2022 (11:59 PM)
To Qualify
Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:
- Have a valid Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
- Possess and maintain a valid Driver License.
- Have working knowledge of administrative practices, management methods, and public administration.
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable effective interaction with all stakeholder levels, including City employees, businesses, other agencies, and the public.
- Be able to quickly learn and effectively administer policies and regulations.
- Be able to read and comprehend regulatory and technical environmental compliance documents related to the position.
- Be able to conduct surveys and analyze, interpret, and report findings.
- Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
- Have some working knowledge of project management practices.
- Have some experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into this position, you must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.
Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:
- Have experience with computer databases, graphics, and public-sector software.
- Have some experience in administrative staff support work.
Selection Process
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.
The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.
How To Apply
Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs – Select Apply for Jobs/Register/View Job Postings. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.
Company description:
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