SUPERINTENDENT OF WASTEWATER
(Village of LeRoy)
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a responsible position which requires the incumbent to supervise the operation of the wastewater treatment plants. Direct supervision is exercised over subordinates. Supervision is received from the Village Board, with broad leeway for exercise of independent judgment. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Instructs personnel in the efficient safe operation of mechanical equipment;
Establish standard procedures;
Prepare proposed annual operating budgets;
Plan and coordinate all additions, repairs and improvements to wastewater collection system, treatment plants and equipment, distribution lines, and treatment processes;
Supervises samples and testing
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 KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND/OR PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of modern methods, tools, safety requirements for operation and maintenance of a municipal wastewater treatment plant. Demonstrated ability to supervise personnel in the principles and practices of public personnel administration. Demonstrated skill in handling personal relations with public and employees including problems of discipline. Demonstrated skill in securing cooperative effort of subordinate personnel. Ability to train personnel, good written expression, ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions, and solve administrative and organizational problems, honesty and integrity, courtesy and fairness, good physical condition commensurate with the demands of the job.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of an appropriate equivalency diploma recognized by the NYS Dept. of Education AND EITHER
A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered
college or university with a bachelor’s degree in sanitary, chemical, or civil
engineering, or related field, and four (4) years of wastewatertreatment
experience – two (2) years of which were in a supervisory capacity;
OR:
B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State
registered college or university with an associate’s degree in sanitary,
chemical, or civil engineering, or related field, and six (6) years of
wastewatertreatment experience – three (3) years of which were in a
supervisory capacity;
OR:
C. Eight (8) years of wastewater treatment experience – four (4) years
of which were in a supervisory capacity;
OR:
D. Any equivalent combination of the foregoing training and experience
indicating the ability to perform the duties of the job.
NOTE:
If the position involves responsibility for the actual operation of a wastewater treatment plant, possession of the appropriate level Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued under the provisions of the NYS Environmental Conservation Code is required at the time of appointment.
Competitive Class
Adopted 3/17/15
Revised 2/27/17