ASSISTANT WATER DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT                               7441                                                                         (Type IIB Treatment Facility)

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists in the technical and administrative operation of a Type IIB water treatment system without facilities for filtration which produces 2.5 million gallons or less of water daily and serves more than 1,000 people.  Under direction the incumbent is responsible for supervising the plant maintenance program; assists, and acts in the absence of, the Water District Superintendent in the performance of routine technical and management responsibilities.  Supervision is exercised over subordinate supervisors and workers in the repair and maintenance shop and the office supervisor and cleri­cal staff.  Work is performed under the direction of the Water District Superin­tendent who reviews work through conferences and by inspection of Water District operations.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Assists in planning, assigning and supervising the operation of a Type IIB public water treatment and distribution system;

          Assists in supervising all technical, maintenance and clerical personnel in the Water District;

          Assists in planning and supervising the extension of existing treatment and distribution facilities and the maintenance of those facilities;

          Attends meetings, conventions, and seminars as a representative of the

Superintendent.                                                     

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the principles, practices and methods used in administer­ing a Water District.  Good knowledge of the functions and activities of a Type IIB Water Treatment facility; good knowledge of the operating characteristics of pumping equipment and the chemicals used in the treatment and distribution of potable water; Basic knowledge of Long Island hydrology and geology; some knowledge of the principles and practices of financial administration, public personnel administration and budgeting; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates to ensure the efficient, effective operation of the district; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

          OPEN COMPETITIVE

          Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a  high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years experience in the chemical treat­ment of potable water, one (1) of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

 

NOTE:  Relevant education from a regionally accredited or New York State regis­tered college or university may be substituted for non-supervisory, non- administrative experience on a year-for-year basis.

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Possession of a minimum of a Type IIB Water Treatment Operator's 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.

 

R05/10/89

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive