WATER DISTRICT
SUPERINTENDENT 7453
(Type IIB Treatment Facility)
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class
directs the administration and technical operations of a Type IIB water
treatment system without facilities for filtration which produces 2.5 million
gallons of water or less daily and serves more than 1,000 people, 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.
Performs related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Directs and oversees the
operation of a Type IIB 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 IIB 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 New York State or Regionally
accredited college or university may be substituted for
non-supervisory, non-administrative experience on a year-for-year basis.
PROMTIONAL
One (1) year of permanent
competitive status as an Assistant Water District Superintendent (Type IIB).
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.
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SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive
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