City of Tampa

This is a highly responsible managerial and administrative position directing the operations and maintenance of the McKay Bay Waste to Energy facility.

The employee in this class performs work of considerable difficulty involving responsibility for all administrative and technical duties related to the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all elements of the Waste to Energy facility (WTE). Duties include supervising and directing activities of personnel engaged in the construction, maintenance, and operation of the WTE facility and transmission system. Responsibilities and assignments are broad in scope and require considerable initiative and independent judgment within policy limits on issues that are complex, interpretive and evaluative in nature. The employee must be available for twenty-four (24) hour/seven (7) days per week call-out. Work is performed under direction and reviewed through evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiency of operations and maintenance.

Plans, organizes, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of the WTE facility  to include providing leadership for the daily work of operations, maintenance and personnel; works with team leaders to develop, implement and monitor plans to achieve division mission, goals and performance measures; directs the development of and monitors performance against the division budget; manages and directs the development, implementation and evaluation of plans, processes, systems and procedures to achieve the City of Tampa’s established goals, objectives and performance measures consistent with the City’s quality and citizen service expectations.

Is responsible for making recommendations to hire, transfer, suspend, lay-off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline employees under his supervision.

Assists in the preparation of contract documents and bid specifications for contractor-installed infrastructure and equipment purchase by providing expertise related to the WTE facility.

Instructs personnel in the safety and health risks associated with confined spaces and hazards related to WTE operations; enforces safety and utilization of safety equipment and safe working procedures.

Supervises inspections and maintenance of all aspect of the WTE system; oversees the development of preventive maintenance plans and ensures safe and efficient execution of those plans.

Provides leadership and works with supervisors to develop and retain highly competent, service-oriented staff through selection, training and day-to-day management practices; participates in programs and activities that promote workplace diversity and a positive employee relations environment.

Works with the other managers within the Department to prepare a variety of special and recurring studies and operational trending reports; develops recommendations to improve all aspects of the Department’s operations based: takes action to implement recommended changes.

Coordinates activities within the WTE Division to ensure consistency of work practices with other divisions for the betterment of the entire Department.

Reviews and coordinates with appropriate personnel the implementation of local, state and federal laws and regulations regarding the maintenance and operations of the McKay Bay Waste to Energy system.

Provides expert technical assistance to staff; confers with and advises bureau staff, other City staff, consultants, engineers and contractors regarding the WTE facility needs and requirements.

Through the team leaders, ensures the operational status of the WTE system.

Performs related work as required.

Extensive knowledge of: operation, maintenance and control of steam generating power plants and the legal requirements for their operation; federal, state and municipal rules, regulations and ordinances pertaining to waste to energy plant operations; management principles, practices and techniques, and methods of organization and management of energy plants. 

Ability to: analyze technical plant operating problems and determine the proper remedial action; establish and maintain effective working relationships with both inside and outside contacts; train employees in plant operations and maintenance; organize in report form and effectively present sound recommendations, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials and the general public. 

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's of science and six (6) years’ of experience in the operation of a solid waste combustion facility or in occupations concerned with the design, start-up, operation, or maintenance of engines, boilers, turbines, air compressors or related machinery which supply power, heating, or cooling service to an industrial, maritime, or commercial process or facility with a minimum of two (2) years’ of supervisory experience at the level of operations superintendent (ex: manager) or higher. 

An equivalent combination of education (not less than possession of a high school diploma/GED), training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above. 

Possession of QRO provisional certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment; possession of or ability to obtain CFO.