Human Resources

Chief -Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator AS

CHIEF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR AS

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is an important supervisory and technical position involving responsibility for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of a Wastewater Treatment Plant with facilities for the activated sludge process (including all modifications).  General direction is received from the appointing authority but wide leeway is allowed for planning work methods and dealing with emergency conditions.  Supervision is exercised over operators, trainees, laboratory personnel, and mechanical and maintenance assistants.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: 
Supervises the operation of the plant to assure the most efficient and economical use of equipment, supplies, and manpower;
Makes daily inspection of plant and plant machinery;
Makes or supervises necessary tests for control of plant operation;
Supervises the treatment and disposal of sludge;
Supervises the maintenance and repair of machinery;
Assigns plant personnel to shifts;
Instructs and supervises operators, trainees, and other subordinate employees;
Maintains inventory of supplies, chemicals, and equipment;
Requisitions materials;
Maintains records and prepares periodic reports on the operation of the plant;

The above examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND/OR PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the practices used and equipment required in the operation and maintenance of a Wastewater Treatment Plant with facilities for the activated sludge process (including all modifications); good knowledge of the operations of a modern wastewater treatment plant; good knowledge of the principles and applications of physics, chemistry, and bacteriology as applied to wastewater treatment and disposal; 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 operations; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates; mechanical aptitude and dependability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

  1. Wastewater Treatment Plant whose designated point score is 56-75 points:
EITHER:
  1. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered College with an Associate Degree in Applied Science in a NYSDEC approved curriculum;
    OR:
  2. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered College with an Associate Degree in Applied Science and eighteen months operating experience at a Wastewater Treatment Plant;
    OR
  3. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered College with an Associate Degree with thirty credit hours of math and/or science and eighteen months operating experience at a Wastewater Treatment Plant;
    OR:
  4. Graduation from a senior high school or possession of a New York State equivalency diploma and three years operating experience at a Wastewater Treatment Plant.
AND: Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of instruction approved by the Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation; and eighteen months operating experience at an Activated Sludge Wastewater Treatment Plant with a point score of 56 or greater, and the ability to perform necessary tasks.
  1. Wastewater Treatment Plant whose designated Plant Score is 31-55 points.
    2. Graduation from high school or possession of a New York State High School equivalency diploma; completion of an appropriate course of instruction approved by the Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation; and twelve months operating experience at an Activated Sludge Wastewater Treatment Plant with a point score of 31 or greater, and the ability to perform necessary tests.
  2. Wastewater Treatment Plant whose designated Plant Score is 30 points or less.
    3. Graduation from High School or possession of a New York State High School equivalency diploma; completion of an appropriate course of instruction approved by the Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation; and six months operating experience at an Activated Sludge Wastewater Treatment Plant and the ability to perform necessary tests.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATION:

  1. Wastewater Treatment Plant whose designated Plant Point Score is 56-75 points.
    2. Eligibility for a Grade 3A certificate issued under the provisions of the New York State Sanitary Code.  Possession of the certificate at the time of appointment.
  2. Wastewater Treatment Plant whose designated Plant Point Score is 31-55 points.
    3. Eligibility for a Grade 2A certificate issued under the provisions of the New York State Sanitary Code.  Possession of the certificate at the time of appointment.
  3. Wastewater Treatment Plant whose designated Plant Point Score is 30 points or less.

Eligibility for a Grade 1A certificate issued under the provisions of the New York State Sanitary Code.  Possession of the certificate at the time of appointment.

Competitive Class