FDC - ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV - 70043125 - Liberty Correctional Institution

Requisition No: 797506 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC - ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV - 70043125 - Liberty Correctional Institution

Position Number: 70043125 

Salary:  $49,377.64 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 12/20/2023 

***OPEN COMPETITIVE*** 

 

Engineering Technician IV-WWTP- 70043125

 

This advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Liberty Correctional Institution in the Maintenance Unit. This is not a classroom position.

 

Salary: $49,377.64 - annually

SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY. EMPLOYEES ARE NORMALLY HIRED AT THE APPOINTMENT RATE. 

 

Under the direction of Secretary, Ricky Dixon, the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is the 3rd largest state prison system in the country with a budget of 2.4 billion, approximately 97,000 inmates incarcerated and another 167,000 offenders on active community supervision. The DC has 151 facilities and more than 24,000 staff members statewide, making it the State’s largest agency.

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This working position is responsible for the Waste/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 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. 
• Operates and maintains Water Treatment Plant and 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.
• Participates in required departmental staff training to enhance background and ability.
• Performs other related duties as required.

 

Essential/Entry Level KSA’s:  

• Ability to communicate technical information effectively.
• Ability to perform technical engineering tasks.
• Ability to interpret engineering data.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Ability to establish and maintain a working relationship with others.
• Ability to work in a training capacity with people in individual and group settings.
• Ability to collect, record, and evaluate data relating to the training of individuals.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and other instruction materials.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to speak clearly and correctly to individuals and groups.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

 

Required Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• At least three (3) years of experience in the Wastewater/Water Treatment Plant field
• A Class C Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License
• A Valid Class E Driver’s License

 

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 1-877-562