FDC- Engineering Technician IV- 70007246- Statewide
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Requisition No: 831828Agency: Department of CorrectionsWorking Title: FDC- Engineering Technician IV- 70007246- StatewidePay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 70007246Salary: $62,456.94- $67,317.12 annuallyPosting Closing Date: 01/11/2025Total Compensation Estimator Tool* OPEN COMPETITIVE*Statewide AdvertisementPlease contact one of the following offices for further information:Region 1 (NW Florida) 850-###-####Region 2 (NE Florida) 386-###-####Region 3 (Central Florida) 352-###-####Region 4 (South Florida) 863-###-####Engineering Technician IV- WWTP - StatewideThis advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Various Correctional Institutions throughout the state in the Maintenance Unit.Salary: $60,637.72- $65,356.20 annuallyThe selected candidate will start at the above listed appointment range depending on Water/ Wastewater Licensure. Refer to the Total Compensation Estimator Tool for a complete compensation estimate to include benefits, retirement, leave and holidays.BENEFITS:Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive employee benefits including:* State Group Health Insurance Coverage.* $25,000 Life Insurance Policy (100% paid by employer)* Dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options available* Annual and Sick Leave benefits.* 10 paid holidays each year.* Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)* Flexible Spending Accounts.* Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida community colleges, colleges, and universities.For a more complete list of benefits, click This position may also qualify for Public Student Load Forgiveness (PSLF), please check with your loan provider or Dept of Education to determine if your loan qualifies.* This location may qualify for other types of loan forgiveness so please check with your loan provider to determine if your loan qualifies.SPECIFIC DUTIES:This working position is responsible for the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant at a Correctional Institution both in operations and maintenance. This position also instructs inmates in the special skills necessary to operate a Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Plant through an apprentice on-the-job training program designed to develop experience and skills necessary to assume and fulfill the position of Operator of a water or sewer utility.The incumbent in this position is responsible for, but not limited to:* Operates and maintains Water Treatment Plant and/or Wastewater Treatment Plant in compliance with the DEP permit and DEP rules and regulations.* Carries out the preventive maintenance program for both plants. Orders and stocks all chemicals used in the operation process.* Repairs all breakdowns which can be done at the operator level and troubleshoots other specialized equipment for the utility operation such as compressors, pumps, air blowers, chlorinators, etc.* Cleans bar screens, grit chamber, settling, and sludge beds as necessary. Collects samples and performs tests including, but not limited to dissolved oxygen, total solids, suspended solids, settle able solids, biological oxygen demands, and acid or alkaline tests.* Prepares reports as required on plant operations from the results of daily tests. Maintains and operates logs and related records.* Prepares progress and performance reports for assigned inmates for use by the inmate's classifications team in measuring and determining the rehabilitative progress of the assigned inmate consistent with motivation needs and the development of a positive approach to rehabilitation efforts.* Maintains custody and control of inmates assigned under the supervision of the position in accordance with accountability requirements for inmates outlined in operational procedures.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:* A Class C Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License or higher* A Valid Class E Driver's LicensePREFERRED QUALIFICATION:* Three (3) or more years of experience in the Wastewater/Water Treatment Plant field.NOTE:Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-###-####.Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.Successful applicant must pass a background screening and fingerprinting.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-###-####). 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.