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