WATER DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT 7452
(IIA TREATMENT
FACILITY)
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An
employee in this class directs the administration and the technical operation
of a Type IIA water treatment system with facilities for filtration, which
produces 2.5 million gallons of water or less 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.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Directs
and oversees the operation of a Type IIA 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 these 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 backflow prevention equipment; supervises the maintenance and repair
of meters, schedules and reviews the work of meter readers;
Meets with governing
boards 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
IIA 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 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 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.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Possession of a IIA 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.
05/05/89
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive