SENIOR WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR (4A)
7478
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class is responsible for the
efficient operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant with a
point score of 76 or greater which utilizes the activated sludge process. Work differs from that of a Wastewater
Treatment Plant Operator (4A) in the higher degree of independence, initiative
and responsibility involved, and the overall complexity of the plant. Supervision is exercised over Wastewater
Treatment Plant Operators in the performance of their assigned duties. Work is reviewed through conferences and written
reports. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Supervises
and participates in the starting and stopping of pumps, motors, air
compressors, and related machines and equipment; makes minor repairs to the
machinery and equipment; records readings from meters and gauges;
Supervises
and participates in the treating and disposition of sludge; adding chlorine to
wastewater, taking samples of wastewater for testing; makes necessary tests for
control of plant operations;
Instructs,
trains and supervises support personnel in plant operations;
Maintains
a log of plant operations and related records;
Supervises
and participates in duties connected with the maintenance of buildings and
grounds.
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 facilities
for 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; ability to read, understand and
record data from gauges, scales, and meters; ability to make routine laboratory
and field tests for control of plant operations; ability to understand and
carry out oral and written instructions; physical condition commensurate with
the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN
COMPETITIVE
Possession
of a Type 4A Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's certificate, issued by the
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and three (3) years of
operating experience in a wastewater treatment plant which utilized the
activated sludge process.
PROMOTIONAL
Eighteen
(18) months of permanent competitive status as a Wastewater Treatment Plant
Operator (4A).
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Candidates
must maintain a Grade 4A certificate, issued by the New York State Department
of Environmental Conservation, while employed in this title.
Depending upon the
assignment, 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
R7/11/05
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive
Review 7/23/2015