Jurisdiction:  City of Cortland

Jurisdictional Class:  Competitive

Adopted:  10/15/80

Revised:  2/27/91;8/17/92; 8/1/04, 1/10/07

 

                                        CHIEF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The work involves responsibility for every aspect of the operation and maintenance of a nine million gallon per day wastewater treatment facility with activated sludge secondary treatment, including the safety program. Supervision is exercised over operators, trainees, labora­tory personnel, maintenance personnel, and other subordinate employees.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:  (Illustrative only)

Supervises the operation and maintenance of the plant, including the safety program, to assure the most efficient and economical use of equipment, supplies, and manpower;

Serves as the Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator;

Prepares and oversees annual budget;

Interacts with the EPS and NYSDEC;

Prepares and reviews bid specifications for procurement of contractors, supplies and equipment;

Determines process control strategy and makes necessary adjustments;

Inspects plant and plant machinery;

Supervises the performance of necessary tasks for control of plant operations;

Reviews, analyzes, and interprets technical data and laboratory reports regarding plant operations;

Instructs and supervises operators, trainees, and other subordinate employ­ees;

Supervises the maintenance and repair of machinery;

Maintains records and prepares periodic reports to federal, state, and local agencies on the operation of the plant;

Maintains inventory of supplies, chemicals, and equipment;

Performs public education by conducting facility tours or making speaking appearances;

Performs any activity required for the operation of the plant in the absence of subordinates.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Thorough knowledge of the practices used and equipment required in the opera­tion and maintenance of a Type B Wastewater Treatment Plant with facilities for chemical precipitation, sludge vacuum filtration, separate sludge diges­tion; good knowledge of the principles and applications of physics, chemis­try, and bacteriology as applied to wastewater treatment and disposal; abili­ty to supervise the operation and repair of pumps, valves, and related me­chanical and electrical equipment; ability to make and interpret routine laboratory and field tests for control of plant operations; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates; ability to prepare written and oral reports; mechanical aptitude; alertness and dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A.        Graduation from high school or the possession of a high school equiva­lency diploma:  AND

 

B.        Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of instruction approved by the Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation:  AND

 

C.        One year of operating experience at a Wastewater Treatment Plan with facilities equivalent to a Type B Plant.

 

 

Special Requirements for Acceptance of Applications:

Eligibility for a Grade II‑B certificate issued under the provisions of the New York State Sanitary Code.  Possession of the certificate at the time of appointment.