WATER DISTRICT
SUPERINTENDENT 7451
(Type IB Treatment Facility)
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class
directs the administrative and technical operation of a Type IB water treatment
system without facilities for filtration, which produces more than 2.5 million
gallons of water per day, subject to the regulatory control of State and County
health and conservation agencies. The
incumbent directs the administrative functions of finance and budget, billing
and revenue collection, metering and personnel management. Supervision is exercised over various
technical, maintenance, labor and clerical employees in
the performance of these operations.
The employee works under the general direction of the local legislative
body and is expected to exercise independent judgment and initiative. Does related work as required.
Directs and oversees the operation of a Type IB public water treatment and
distribution system:
Supervises sampling
programs in accordance with requirements of State Sanitary Codes and local
Health Department standards;
Supervises all
technical, maintenance and clerical personnel in the Water District;
Plans and supervises
the extension of existing facilities and the maintenance of those facilities;
Directs billing,
collection, accounting and other clerical activities; maintains personnel records;
Plans, assigns and
reviews the work of crews engaged in installing or replacing pipe lines and
meters, and back-flow prevention equipment; supervises the maintenance and
repair of meters; schedules and reviews the work of meter readers;
Meets with governing
board to discuss present operations and to plan for extension of services;
Prepares annual budget
requests; interviews and hires personnel; formulates policy and answers public
and administrative inquiries;
Represents the Water
District at public functions; addresses public groups and attends conferences
as required.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and methods used in
administering a Water District; thorough knowledge of the functions and
activities of a Type IB water treatment facility; thorough 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; good 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 six (6) years of experience in the treatment of
potable water, at least two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory
or administrative capacity.
NOTE: Relevant education from a regionally
accredited or New York State registered college or university may be
substituted for the non-supervisory, non-administrative experience on a
year-for-year basis.
Possession of a Grade IB 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