WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR (TYPE IB) 7402

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class operates a Type IB water treatment plant without facilities for filtration which produces more than 2.5 million gallons per day, or in a larger IB facility, assists a Senior IB Water Treatment Plant Operator. The incumbent monitors, operates and maintains one or more ground-well pumping stations, applies chemicals to the water distribution system, and monitors and regulates reservoir levels. This class differs from other classes of Water Treatment Plant Operators by virtue of the size of the population served, the type of treatment performed and the type of certification required; these criteria are established by the New York State Sanitary Code. The Operator works independently, supervises subordinate personnel and may instruct Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainees. The work is reviewed by a technical or administrative supervisor through conferences, reports and/or direct observation of plant operations. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Operates, maintains and makes minor repairs to pumps, valves, motors and related machinery and equipment;

Records readings of meters, gauges and scales;

Regulates and adjusts chlorinators, corrosion control devices and/or other treatment equipment;

Adds required chemicals in prescribed quantities and frequencies;

Tests for chlorine and/or pH level of treated water, and makes other field tests as required;

Takes samples of water for bacteriological and chemical testing by an outside laboratory;

Keeps logs of plant operations;

Supervises the work of subordinate employees and may assist in the instruction of trainees;

May perform custodial duties in connection with the maintenance of buildings and grounds.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and equipment used in the operation and maintenance of a Type IB water treatment plant with facilities for the application of chemicals to the water; good knowledge of physics, chemistry, bacteriology and Long Island hydrology as they relate to water purification; skill in the operation and basic repair of pumps, valves, motors and related machinery and equipment; ability to read, understand and accurately record data from meters, gauges and scales; ability to supervise in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to perform routine field tests for control of plant operations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, subordinate operators, other personnel and consumers; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to instruct trainees in all aspects of plant operations; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Possession of a Type IB Water Treatment Plant Operator's certification, issued by the New York State Department of Health.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Appointees must maintain a current IB certification throughout their employment in this title.

R02/03/17

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive