WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR                                        7653

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class supervises the opera­tion and/or maintenance of a number of wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations and collection systems.  The incumbent coordinates the work necessary for the operation, cleanliness, maintenance and efficiency of a number of wastewater treat­ment plants and related facilities through conferences, written reports and observation of the wastewater treatment operations.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Supervises and coordinates the activities of plant operators, laborers, and other plant personnel;

            Prepares work schedules subject to the approval of line supervisor;

            Directs the routine maintenance and overhaul of sewer district machinery and equipment;

            Directs the minor adjustments and modifications based upon analysis of instrument readings and laboratory test results and accordingly adjusts various plant processes to bring the plant to peak efficiency;

            Inspects and reports on the wastewater treatment plant's efficiency of opera­tion, cleanliness, and maintenance standings;

            Performs duties of an on-scene coordinator during emergency repair and replacements of sewer district systems;

            Trains and supervises unit personnel;

            Prepares routine operation reports and maintains records of chemicals and supplies ordered;

            Reviews troubleshooting reports on complex mechanical hydraulic and elec­trical equipment and recommends corrective actions to division chiefs;

            Prepares operation reports, maintains records, assists in budget preparation and completes operational reports as required by governmental agencies.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the practices used and equipment required in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants with facilities for chemi­cal precipitation, sludge vacuum filtration, sludge incineration, separate sludge digestion, or any other biological oxidation process in addition to activated sludge and the stabilization of oxidation pond process; good knowledge of the principles and applications of physics, chemistry and bacteriology as applied to wastewater treatment 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 operation; ability to prepare accurate and concise reports; ability to plan, supervise and coordinate the work of employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            OPEN COMPETITIVE

            Either:

            (a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field, and four (4) years of experience in sanitary, mechanical, water resources or environmental engineering, or the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities; or,

            (b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and eight (8) years experience in sanitary, mechanical, water resources or environmental engineering, or the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities; or,

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

           

PROMOTIONAL

            Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as an Operations Crew Chief (Wastewater Treatment); or,

            One (1) year of permanent competitive status as an Assistant Wastewater Plant Operations Supervisor.

           

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

            Candidates must possess a Grade 3A or 4A Certificate issued by the New York Department of Environmental Conservation at the time of appointment, and must maintain the license while employed in this title.

            Depending upon the assignment, at the time of appointment and during employment in this title, employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

 

R01/08/16

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive