SENIOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR (TYPE 11A) 7417

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for the operation of a Type IIA Water Treatment Plant with facilities for filtration which produces 2.5 million gallons or less of water per day. The incumbent supervises the operation of one or more ground well pumping stations, the application of chemicals to the water distribution systems and the monitoring and regulation of reservoir levels. This class differs from other classes of Senior Water Treatment Plant Operators by virtue of the size of the population served, the type of treatment performed and the type of license required; these criteria are established by the New York State Sanitary Code, Subpart 5-4. The senior operator’s work differs from that of an operator in the higher degree of independence initiative and responsibility delegated by an administrative or technical superior in the day-to-day operations and functions of the treatment plant. Work is reviewed by an administrative or technical superior.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Oversees the technical operation of the Type IIA municipal water treatment facility;

Supervises all technical and maintenance personnel in the facility;

Supervises and/or participates in the extension or repair of service lines which requires the use of hand tools or mechanized equipment;

Supervises and/or participates in the installation of mains, hydrants, meters and back-flow prevention equipment;

Supervises and/or conducts sampling programs in accordance with requirements of State

Sanitary Codes and local Health Department standards;

Assists administrative supervisor in planning for extension, maintenance and repair of existing treatment and distribution facilities;

Responds to consumer inquiries regarding quality of water supply.

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 IIA 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 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 establish and maintain effective working relations with contractors, subordinate operators and other personnel and consumers; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Two (2) years of experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a water treatment plant with facilities for filtration.

PROMOTIONAL

One (1) year of permanent competitive status as a Water Treatment Plant Operator (Type IIA).

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Possession of a Type IIA Water Treatment Plant Operator’s license, issued by the New York State Department of Health, at the time of appointment; appointees must maintain a current IIA license throughout their employment in this title.

R2/16/88

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive