ASSISTANT UTILITIES DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT                                                                                           7638

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists in planning, organizing and directing the activities of a utilities district within a municipality.  The incumbent assists in directing the technical activities of a utilities department consisting of electrical power generation and distribution, water treatment and sewage treatment and assists in the management of the administrative functions of the department.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Assists in planning, organizing and directing the activities of the utili­ties district;

            Reviews the inspection, maintenance and operation reports of the power production unit;

            Directs the work of engineering studies and reviews reports prepared by consultants;

            Reviews operating, maintenance and distribution work reports, costs analys­es and related records;

            Makes recommendations and suggestions for changes in policies and proce­dures relating to operations of the utilities district;

            Prepares correspondence and reports, compiles records;

            Maintains capital cost records for three utilities service districts;

            Assists in preparation of budget;

            Prepares rate studies based upon operating costs;

            Acts for the Utilities District Superintendent when directed.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the principles, practices and methods used in administer­ing a utilities district; good knowledge of the principles and practices of business administration; some knowledge of the theory and principles of electric power production and electric power distribution systems; good knowledge of the codes, standards and regulations of the electric utility regulatory agencies; ability to learn principles and procedures relating to operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant and a sewage treatment plant; ability to learn the operating principles of pumps, valves and related mechanical equipment; ability to learn the operating principles of diesel generating units for production of electric power; ability to learn the characteristics of Long Island hydrology and geology as it affects ground water supply and ground water pollution, salt water intrusion and nitrate infiltration of ground water resources; ability to plan and supervise the work of personnel and to deal effectively and tactfully with the general public, regulatory agency's personnel and supervisors to insure the efficient and effective operation of a district; physical condition commen­surate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

           OPEN COMPETITIVE

           Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and one (1) year of engineering experience.

                    

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Candidate must possess at the time of appointment and throughout the term of employment a Grade IIB Certificate for Water Treatment and Grade IIA certificate for Sewage Treatment issued under the provisions of the New York State Sanitary Code.

 

                    

R12/16/93

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/22/03