SENIOR
WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR (TYPE IIB) 7418
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class
is responsible for the operation of a Type IIB Water Treatment Plant without
facilities for filtration which produces 2.5 million gallons or less of water
per day, but serves a population greater than 1,000. 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. 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. Does related work
as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Oversees the technical
operation of the Type IIB 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;
May assist
administrative supervisor in planning for extension, maintenance and repair of
existing treatment and distribution facilities;
Responds to consumer
inquiries regarding qualify 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 IIB 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 treatment of potable water.
PROMOTIONAL
One (1) year of permanent competitive status as a Water
Treatment Plant Operator IIB.
Possession of a minimum of
a grade IIB water treatment plant operator certificate, issued by the New York
State Department of Health at the time of appointment. Appointees must maintain that certification
throughout their employment in this title.
R 12/04/90
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive