Description
Overview
At 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. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.
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 Reclamation Division is responsible for the regulatory compliance, operation, and maintenance of four regional wastewater treatment facilities with a combined permitted treatment capacity of over 96 million gallons per day.
The Water Reclamation Division is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the position of "Project Manager". This position is responsible for managing operational and maintenance data of the four regional facilities to perform trending analysis of effluent quality and flow data to ensure facility regulatory compliance, meet safety requirements, coordinate with contractors during construction projects, optimize treatment processes, and assist with operation and maintenance budget preparation.
Job Description
General Functions
This key position manages the activities of construction projects, to include planning, developing, implementing, and ensuring successful completion through the efficient use of existing workforce, equipment and contractors. Responsible for multiple projects at different levels of development.
Work is performed with considerable independence and the exercise of independent judgment under the general supervision of the department manager or other designated supervisor. Performance is reviewed through observations, conferences, and results achieved.
Representative Duties/Assignments
Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.
Administers Safety program
Support treatment process optimization
Assists in the development of project planning, proposals, cost estimates and budgets including expenditure monitoring, timelines and schedules.
Manages and monitors progress and quality of construction services/activities. Prepares observation reports relating to all aspects of construction project activities.
Assists in operation and maintenance budget preparation and monitors expenditures
Supports Process Control Team Program
Conducts historical data research for effective project planning.
Biosolids Management Program Team Member
Provides accurate reporting for all stakeholders
Coordinates reclaimed water distribution efforts
Oversees the Environmental Compliance Program Manager
Oversees the Asset Management and Logistics Manager
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Engineering or related field and five (5) years of experience in treatment plant operations, treatment works construction, supervisory level management; or engineering. In lieu of the degree requirements, additional relevant experience may be substituted on a year - for - year basis
Preferences
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Professional Engineer or Class A WasteWater Operations license
Application Deadline
Open Date: 10/15/2026
Close Date: 10/28/2026
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: 023 - From $46.94 to $61.02
FLSA Status: Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Benefits
10 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays annually.
18 days paid time off per year.
Longevity bonus based on years of service.
6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Earn service time to forgive student loans.
Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.
For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.
Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
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 Reclamation Division
9150 Curry Ford Road
Orlando, FL 32825
Notes
Notes
Working Hours: 40
Work schedule: Monday - Friday / hours are flexible between 7am - 4pm
Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.