DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE (WASTEWATER TREATMENT)                                                  7667

 

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for supervising maintenance activities involving wastewater treatment collection systems or equipment.  Responsibility is included for the supervision and training of maintenance personnel assigned to one very large facility or a number of smaller wastewater facilities, pumping stations and collection systems.  Responsibility is also included for the supervision of the operation of a computerized maintenance record and scheduling program.  The work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed through conferences, consultations and the submission of required reports.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

                Directs training of maintenance personnel in the development of essential skills in specialized equipment; 

                Coordinates all maintenance activities in wastewater treatment plants or wastewater collection systems within the jurisdiction; 

                Establishes priorities and directs the assignment of personnel and equipment;

                Assembles manufacturer's maintenance data on equipment including spare parts requirements, type of maintenance skills required, maintenance frequencies, and required maintenance supplies; 

                Attends conferences and seminars with wastewater equipment and instrumentation manufacturers to obtain current information; 

                Directs the safety program involving maintenance activities; 

                Directs the operations and maintenance activities of a centrally located vehicle service garage;

                Establishes and maintains rapport and cooperation with various governmental agencies within sewer district boundaries;

                Supervises the establishment of the computerized maintenance record and scheduling program for equipment; 

                Assists in the preparation of operating budgets and material specifications. 

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, equipment and tools used in wastewater treatment facility maintenance and repair; thorough knowledge of occupational hazards present and safety precautions necessary for maintenance work; thorough knowledge of the general physical layout and component structures and equipment of wastewater treatment facilities, good knowledge of all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, structural, electronic and hydraulic systems, ability to train and develop a staff of maintenance personnel; ability to supervise effectively a staff of maintenance personnel; ability to maintain an orderly and effective system for making repairs; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with manufacturers and department heads; 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 a natural science or in sanitary, civil, mechanical, electrical or electronic engineering or a related field, and six (6) years of experience in the maintenance of major equipment and the operations of a Type A wastewater treatment plant or related facility, at least four (4) years of which must have been in a supervisory position; or,

                (b) Sixty (60) college credits from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university towards a degree in natural science or in sanitary, civil, mechanical, electrical or electronic engineering or a related field, and eight (8) years of experience in the maintenance of major equipment and the operations of a Type A wastewater treatment plant or related facility, at least four (4) years of which must have been in a supervisory position; or,

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

 

                PROMOTIONAL

                Either:

                (a) Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as an Assistant Director of Maintenance (Wastewater Treatment) or Assistant Director of Maintenance (Southwest Sewer District); or

                (b) Four (4) years of permanent competitive status as a Maintenance Crew Chief (Wastewater Treatment).

                                                               

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

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

 

 

R12/30/20

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive