UTILITIES DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT                                        7639

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class has the overall responsibility for planning, directing and coordinating the operations of a municipality’s electric, water, wastewater, and highway divisions; as well as the management of the administrative functions of finance and budget, metering, billing and revenue collection and personnel.  Work requires a combination of technical expertise and administrative skills and includes directing, through supervisory personnel, the technical, maintenance, labor and clerical employees in the performance of utilities district opera­tions.  Duties are performed under policy directives of the local legislative body and the incumbent is expected to exercise independent judgment and initiative. Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Directs and oversees the operations of a public water distribution system, a Type 2A municipal wastewater treatment and collection system, and a municipal electric generating and distribution system;

            Manages and oversees major capital projects programs for the water, wastewater, electric and highway divisions, including obtaining funding, ensuring compliance with state and federal contracting regulations, coordinates and reviews design documents, bids and the selection of contractors, oversees construction, prepares punch lists, Operations and Maintenance Manuals, Standard Operating Procedures and project closeout;

            Reviews engineering studies, makes economic appraisals and recommendations for expansion and development of long-range utilities systems improvements;

            Evaluates and recommends personnel for appointment, promotion and discipli­nary procedures;

            Meets with legislative body to discuss present operations and plans for modification of services and fees; formulates policy and regulations for legis­lative action or approval;

            Prepares annual budget for utilities district, approves purchase requests; prepares and/or reviews specifications for bid; reviews competitive bids for compliance and suitability;

            Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports to the legislative body relating to revenues and expenditures; oversees, in conjunction with the Village Clerk, the billing, collection and accounting functions of the utilities district;

            Supervises sampling programs in accordance with requirements of state sanitary codes and local Health Department standards; oversees a voltage testing program which meets the standards established by the Public Service Commission; oversees compliance with utility permits;

            Meets with representatives of regulatory agencies, represents utilities district at public functions; addresses civil groups and attends conferences as required.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and methods used in admin­istering a utilities district; thorough knowledge of the functions and activities of a water distribution system; thorough knowledge of the functions and activities of a Type 2A wastewater treatment facility; thorough knowledge of the functions and activities of an electric power generating and distribution system and of street lighting operations; knowledge of hydrology and geology as it affects ground water supply and ground water pollution, salt water intrusion and nitrate infiltration of ground water re­sources; knowledge of the principles and practices of business administration and public personnel administration; ability to plan and supervise the work of personnel to ensure the efficient and effective operations of the district; 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 Bachelor's Degree in electrical, mechanical or civil engineering, or a related field, including at least 15 credits in electrical, mechanical, or civil technology, and four (4) years of experience in at least two (2) of the following three (3) fields: electrical generating and distribution operations: potable water supply;  wastewater treatment.  At least two (2) years of this experience must have been in an administrative capacity managing municipal projects; or,

 

            b) 60 credits from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university, including a minimum of 15 credits in electrical, mechanical, civil technology and six (6) years of experience in at least two (2) of the following three (3) fields: electrical generating and distribution operations: potable water supply: wastewater treatment.  At least two (2) years of this experience must have been in an administrative capacity managing municipal projects; or,

 

            c) Possession of Professional Engineer’s license issued by the State of New York and two (2) years of experience in at least two (2) of the following three (3) fields: electrical generating and distribution operations: potable water supply: wastewater treatment.

 

            PROMOTIONAL

            Two (2) years permanent competitive status as an Assistant Utilities District Superintendent.

                       

R1/27/10

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive