ASSISTANT WASTEWATER DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT (TYPE 3) 7629

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists the Wastewater District Superintendent (Type 3) in directing the operations of a municipal wastewater treatment plant. The incumbent assists with the overall safe, efficient operation of a wastewater treatment plant with a plant point score of 56 to 75 points, which utilizes treatment processes other than the activated sludge process. Work is performed with a fairly high degree of independence. Supervision is exercised over operators, trainees, laboratory personnel, maintenance mechanics and laborers. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists the Superintendent in directing the operations of the plant;

Schedules the work of road crews; assigns plant personnel to shifts;

Instructs, supervises and checks the work of wastewater treatment plant employees;

Monitors the performance of influent and effluent pumps;

Maintains inventory of supplies, chemicals, and equipment; requisitions materials; completes payroll sheets; prepares periodic reports of the operation of the plant.

Responds to emergencies;

Responds to inquiries from various regulatory agencies, vendors and other Town Departments.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the practices used and the equipment required in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant with a minimum score of 55 points, with facilities for chemical precipitation, sludge vacuum filtration, separate sludge digestion, or any other biological oxidation process other than the activated sludge process; thorough knowledge of the principles and applications of physics, chemistry, and bacteriology as applied to wastewater treatment and disposal; good knowledge of effective supervisory techniques; ability to supervise the operation and repair of pumps, valves and related mechanical and electrical equipment; ability to make routine laboratory and field tests for control of plant operations; ability to plan, supervise and review the work of support staff in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to maintain records and prepare reports; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Possession of a Type 3, 3A, 4 or 4A Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s Certificate issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and three (3) years of operating experience, one (1) of which has been supervisory, in a wastewater treatment plant which utilizes processes other than the activated sludge process and has a plant point score rating over fifty-six (56).

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (3).

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Wastewater Treatment Operator’s Certificate must be maintained throughout employment.

06/13/01

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive