DATA BASE COORDINATOR (WASTEWATER TREATMENT) 7466

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this position customizes a wastewater treatment plant operations database, and supervises and instructs personnel in its use. An employee in this position may either supervise the operation of a wastewater treatment plant with a point score of 56-75 points or work as an assistant operator in a wastewater treatment plant, which uses the activated sludge process, and has a point score of 76 or greater. Supervision may be exercised over laborers and plant support personnel. The work is reviewed by an administrative supervisor through conferences, reports, and observation of the system's performance. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Configures, maintains, modifies and updates a specialized data base system to conform to the needs of official state and federal reports regarding wastewater treatment operations;

Trains wastewater treatment plant operators in the use of a data base system to create required state and federal computerized reports;

Develops procedures for use of the data base system;

Maintains assorted pumps, motors, and a variety of specialized wastewater treatment equipment;

Treats and disposes of sludge; adds chlorine to wastewater; takes samples of wastewater for testing; makes necessary tests for control of plant operations.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the practices and equipment used in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant with a point score of 56 or greater, which utilizes the activated sludge process; thorough knowledge of the principles and applications of physics, chemistry and bacteriology as applied to wastewater treatment and disposal, skill in the operation and repair of pumps, valves, and related mechanical and electrical equipment; good knowledge of electronic data processing systems analysis; ability to create and understand data base construction and customization, ability to design and adapt various state and federal wastewater treatment plant operation reports to a data base system; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and users; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; patience; 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, possession of a Type 3A or 4A Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s certificate, issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and two (2) years of experience in customizing and maintaining data base systems used at wastewater treatment plants.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At the time of appointment and during employment in this title employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. Employees must maintain a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s Certificate throughout employment in this title.

01/01/05

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 7/23/15