Jurisdiction: Towns and Villages
Jurisdictional
Class: Competitive
Adopted: 3/15/93
DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This is an administrative position
accountable for the performance of the active regular on-site operational
functions of a Type B water treatment plant without facilities for filtration
which treats 2.5 million gallons per day or less and serves more than 1,000
people. Direct supervision is received
from the Water/Sewer Administrator, but wide leeway is allowed for planning and
coordinating work methods and responding to 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 facilities do not
have facilities for filtration. This
class is distinguished form Water/Sewer Treatment Plant Operator positions by
the fact that this class has "responsible charge" of the operations
as defined by New York State Sanitary Code.
This is an important technical position involving the responsibility of
safe and efficient performance of a variety of semi-skilled tasks in connection
with the construction, maintenance, and repair of water mains, services and
hydrants, and the sewer collection system.
Supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel. Does relate work as required.
TYPICAL WORK
ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative
only)
Supervises the
operation of the plant to assure efficient and economical
use of equipment, supplies, and manpower;
Supervises and
performs necessary tests for quality control of plant operations;
Supervises and
instructs plant operators and other subordinate employees in the safe
operations of the plant and equipment;
Maintains a variety
of records and reports;
Supervises and participates in the maintenance,
repair, and installation of water mains, valves, and hydrants;
Investigates
complaints and coordinates repairs when needed;
Supervises and participates in the maintenance,
repair, and construction of sewer lines and sewer service taps;
Maintains
inventory of supplies, chemicals, and equipment;
Takes samples
of water for testing;
May read
industrial, commercial, and residential water meters and record.
FULL
PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS,ABILITIES,AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS:
Thorough
knowledge of the practices of used equipment required in the operation and
maintenance of a water treatment plant without facilities for filtration; good
knowledge of the practices, tools, and equipment used in the construction,
maintenance, and repair of water mains, sewer mains, pumps, service taps, pump
stations, hydrants, and valves; 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;
skill in the operation and repair of related mechanical and electrical
equipment; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinate staff; ability
to make routine laboratory and field tests for control of plant operations;
ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; willingness
to perform manual labor task; mechanical aptitude; dependability; physical
condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
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 position of a 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 within one year of employment of a
Grade II-B
Certificate issued under the provision of the
Sanitary Code.