ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF SANITATION & SEWAGE                                                      7632

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class assists the Superin­tendent of Sanitation & Sewage in directing and planning the operation of several large town incinerator and sewage treatment plants.  The incumbent is responsible for the detection of violations and enforcement of regulations pertaining to refuse collection and disposal performed by licensed contractors to comply with the 1990 State Landfill Law.  Supervision is exercised over a large staff through supervisory personnel.  Work is reviewed through conferences and written reports. Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Assists in the direction of the operation of several large town incinerator and sewage treatment plants;

          Assists in the review of architectural drawings and site locations; makes recommendations to a Town Board;

          Supervises plant operations and procedures; directs inspection personnel in the enforcement of regulations pertaining to collection and disposal of liquid and solid waste;

          Assists in the preparation of the annual budget;

          Maintains financial, operational and personnel records;

          Orders and stores materials and supplies.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques required for the administration of large incinerator and sewage treatment plant operations; thorough knowledge of the operational and maintenance requirements of modern incinerator plant equipment; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of office administration; thorough knowledge of effective supervisory tech­niques; ability to acquire a knowledge of the laws, rules and ordinances govern­ing the collection and disposal of refuse; ability to develop and implement efficient operational procedures and practices regarding the operation of an integrated waste disposal complex; ability to delegate authority and to plan and supervise the work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective public relations; 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 an Associate's Degree and two (2) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy machinery, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or,

          b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy machinery, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or,

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

 

 

R01/29/92

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/22/03