Jurisdiction: City of Cortland

Jurisdictional Class: Competitive

Adopted: 10/15/80

Revised: 2/27/91, 8/17/92; 8/1/04, 1/10/07, 6/13/11

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 4A 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a Grade 4A Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at the time of appointment.