WASTEWATER DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT (TYPE 2) 7630

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general direction, an employee in this class performs supervisory and administrative work in directing the operations of a municipal wastewater treatment plant. The incumbent is responsible for the safe, efficient operation of a wastewater treatment plant with a plant point score of 55 points or less which utilizes treatment processes other than the activated sludge process. Work is performed with considerable independence. Supervision is exercised over operators, trainees, laboratory personnel and mechanical maintenance assistants. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Supervises the operation of the plant to assure the most efficient and economical use of the equipment, supplies and personnel; assigns plant personnel to shifts; makes daily inspection of plant and plant machinery;

Makes or supervises necessary tests for control of plant operations; supervises the treatment and disposal of sludge; supervises the maintenance and repair of machinery;

Instructs and supervises the work of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators, trainees and other plant employees;

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

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the practices used and the equipment required in the operation of maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant with a point score of 55 points or less; good 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

Either:

(a) Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree, and one (1) year of experience in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant with a plant score of 31 or higher; or,

(b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and five (5) years of experience in the operations of a wastewater treatment plant with a plant point score of 31 points or higher; or,

(c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of a) and b).

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At the time of appointment, the candidate must be certified as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 4A, 3A, 2A, 4, 3 or 2. This certification must be maintained throughout employment in this title.

R09/01/94

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/22/03