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Water Distribution System Lead (Contingency Hire)

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Program Summary

KBR will help support the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps at Naval Station Mayport and the Marine Corps Support Facility at Blount Island (MCSF-BI). Our goal is to help their missions run smoothly and successfully. Let’s work together to make a positive impact and achieve results.

Naval Station Mayport is located along the St. Johns River in Duval County, Florida. It covers 3,409 acres and is the third-largest naval surface fleet area in the U.S. Since it opened in 1942, it has become a key hub with a harbor for 34 ships and a runway for most Department of Defense aircraft.

MCSF-BI covers 911 acres on the eastern side of Blount Island, plus an extra 333 acres nearby. This facility is vital for keeping Marine Air-Ground Task Forces ready. MCSF-BI has a deep-water slipway and direct access to the Atlantic, allowing for quick loading and unloading of the largest Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) ships. This helps deploy combat vehicles and supplies.

Job Summary

The Water Distribution System Lead oversees the operation, maintenance, and management of a water distribution system to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of potable water. This role includes supervising staff, coordinating maintenance and repair activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing system operations in accordance with local and federal standards. The Water Distribution System Lead provides technical expertise, leadership, and guidance to ensure the distribution network operates safely and meets quality and performance objectives.

The Water Distribution System Lead is a mandatory Key Personnel position responsible for the operation, maintenance, and management of the drinking water distribution system at Naval Station Mayport and outlying areas. The Lead oversees staff and ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient distribution of potable water in compliance with Florida Administrative Code (FAC) Chapter 62 and all applicable Federal and local standards. The role maintains essential system records and reports directly to the Water Treatment Plant Lead/Chief Operator

Please note: This position is contingent upon award.

Roles and Responsibilities

Supervise the daily operation and maintenance of water distribution systems, including pumps, valves, hydrants, storage tanks, and pipelines.
Lead, train, and mentor water distribution staff to ensure safe and effective operations.
Monitor water quality, system pressure, flow rates, and other operational metrics, and take corrective actions as needed.
Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation for inspections, maintenance, and regulatory compliance.
Oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of new water distribution infrastructure.
Direct additional onsite personnel and contractors for any operation or maintenance activity that affects the potable water system quantity or quality.
Ensure water plants and distribution systems are efficiently and safely operated per the Consumptive Use Permit (CUP), FAC Chapter 62, NAVMED P-5010, and AWWA Manuals of Practice
Ensure all work meets the requirements for a Water Distribution System Category I - Level 2 (10,000 – 100,000 persons) per FAC 62-699.310(f)

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Water Resource Management.
Minimum 5 years of experience in water distribution operations, maintenance, or management.
Experience supervising or leading technical staff in water system operations.
Current/valid operator’s certificate equivalent to an FDEP Class C or higher Certification or possess a current/valid Water Distribution System Operator Certification.
Must have a valid social security card, driver’s license, and birth certificate
US Passport with minimum one plus year validity remaining
Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications

OSHA and safety training preferred.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.