Jurisdiction: City of Cortland

Jurisdictional Class: Competitive

Adopted: 10/15/80

Revised: 2/1/03

CHIEF WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR TYPE B PLANT

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This class is accountable for and the performance of the active regular on-site operational functions of a water treatment plant without facilities for filtration which treats 2.5 million gallons per day or less and serves more than 1,000 people. General direction is received from the Water Superintendent, but wide leeway is allowed for planning work methods and dealing with emergency conditions. This class is distinguished from Grade C Facility Chief Operator positions by the number of people served, and from Grade A Facility Chief Operators by the fact that Grade B Facility does not have facilities for filtration. This class is distinguished from Water Treatment Plan Operator by the fact that the class has "responsible charge" of the operation of the water treatment plant as defined in New York State Sanitary Code. Supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

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

Makes daily inspection of plant and plant machinery;

Makes or supervises necessary tests for control of plant operation;

Issues instructions for the regulation of chlorinators and chemical feeders;

Supervises and instructs operators, trainees and other subordinate employees;

Conducts periodic examinations of plant equipment and directs and participates in necessary repairs and maintenance;

Conducts special studies for improvement of water quality and plant operations;

Maintains inventory of supplies, chemicals and equipment;

Requisitions materials;

Maintains records and prepares periodic reports on the operation of the plant.

May perform the work of a Water Distribution Maintenance Worker on a short-term, temporary assignment, i.e., emergency, vacation

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FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Thorough knowledge of the practices used and equipment required in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant without facilities for filtration; good knowledge of the operations of a modern water treatment plant; good knowledge of the principles and applications of physics, chemistry and bacteriology as they relate to water purification; ability to supervise the operation and repair of pumps, valves, and related mechanical and electrical equipment; ability to make routine laboratory and field tests for control of plant operation; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates; mechanical aptitude; alertness and dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

For a Water Treatment Plant without facilities for filtration which treats 2.5 million gallons per day or less and serves more than 1,000 people:

A. Graduation from high school or possession of high school equivalency diploma and successful completion of an appropriate level Water Treatment Operator course; and

B. One year of operating experience at a water treatment plant; and

C. Possession of a Grade II-B certificate issued under the provisions of the New York Sanitary Code.