Collection Systems Operations Chief

Company: Woodard & Curran
Location: Bradenton
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities, and the planet. Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators across the country, backed by the knowledge and skills of hundreds more engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep treatment plants running efficiently and in full compliance. Woodard & Curran also aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry. The Collection System Operations Chief regularly participates and manages the daily operations and maintenance of the collection system facilities in compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations. This is accomplished by scheduling staff, giving appropriate direction to staff in the operation and maintenance of the facilities assigned, budgeting, purchasing, completing, and submitting required Monthly Operating Reports (MOR’s) to the city of Bradenton, ensuring accuracy of all reports, utilizing the Hach Wims & CMMS system to create specific, MOR’s and any other required regulatory reporting for submission as needed, maintaining records, and utilizing the work management system. Other duties include developing the capital budget and executing capital projects; overseeing payroll; ensuring proper facility coverage; employee evaluations; ensuring the facility is maintained; obtaining samples for analysis; maintaining accurate records and an open relationship with customers and community. Trains and mentor operators to perform at their full potential. What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran? Each day presents different challenges and learning opportunities as we strive to maintain compliance and produce the highest quality water for the local citizens. If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature’s precious resources, water, then this position is for you. Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employee’s growth and development and wants to help you on your career path. We are seeking an Operations Chief with a minimum Florida Class “B” collections certification, with a Florida Class “A” preferred. In this role, you will be very involved with the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and management, maintaining close client communications, and other field and administrative duties. The Collection System Operations Chief will play an active role in coordination and communication with assigned staff, client representatives, contractors, and any assigned engineering firms. He or she will also work closely with all parties to ensure effective system operation and optimization. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing hands-on work and producing all required reports. He or she will coordinate the on-going daily operation of the utility system. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Operate, maintain, control, and perform routine repair of assigned equipment, including preventive maintenance duties. Utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and maintain all necessary records. Perform general maintenance duties of the collection system and vehicles and other assigned duties. Manage, lead and train subordinate operational and maintenance staff assigned; advise and instruct on methods and techniques for improving efficiency of duties and operations. Reviews trends, records, and reports to maintain proper procedure and standards; collects and tabulates operational log data for regulatory agencies. Recognize deviations or irregularities in the operation and maintenance; adjust the treatment plant process and equipment in order to maintain the required quality standards of the federal, state, and county regulatory agencies. Collaborate with maintenance staff on specific projects; adjust or bypass job specific areas, processes, or equipment to ensure consistent equipment integrity, and safety. Test, monitor, record, evaluate, troubleshoot, and adjust the operation of emergency generators and auxiliary equipment. Assist contractors and consultants with specific tasks. Assist in preparing standard operating procedures. Oversee Collection System operations to remain in compliance with all Federal, State, County and City regulations and standards. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures. Work around electrical and mechanical equipment in dry and wet weather conditions Assist Federal, State and local regulators during compliance inspections. Performs related work as required. Schedule: Monday – Friday, 1st shift. Flexibility and extended shifts to meet the seasonal demands of the collection system. Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position. Availability for standby duty and the ability to be “on-call,” working evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. Response to emergency events and alarm callouts required as scheduled and required. What will you need to succeed? High School Degree or Equivalent. Valid Florida Driver's License required. Must possess at least a valid State of Florida Class "B" Collections System license Being able to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as following safety procedures. Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment. Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the Water and Wastewater industry specific to operations with management responsibilities. Depending on qualifications and experience. Annual Project bonuses are awarded each year. Annual Safety bonuses are awarded each year. Employee Support & Benefits Retirement Savings: • 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed Time away from work: • Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually • Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked • Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury. • Parental leave : Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding Coverage and support for your needs and well-being: • Disability: Paid short- and long-term disability • Health : Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans. • Life : Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life. • Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources. E-Verify Participation Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As part of this process, we display the required Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters. To view the Right to Work and E-Verify Posters combined posters, click here. Equal Employment Opportunity Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors. To read our entire Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement, click here . To view the EEOC Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster and supplement, click here . If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer. Inclusion & Belonging We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively. At Woodard & Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential, enabling us to deliver the most innovative, sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us. Non-Solicitation Disclosure: Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates. Text Message Communication Notice: We know your time is valuable! To keep things moving, we may send brief SMS reminders or updates during the hiring process. If you prefer not to receive texts, you can opt out by replying STOP. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. 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