DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This position is responsible for directing, overseeing and monitoring the safe, efficient and expeditious operation and maintenance of the City's water treatment and distribution facility, which maintains a continuous supply of potable water for residential and commercial users. While the ability to exercise independent judgment and make independent decisions is a requirement, general direction is received from administrative personnel. Direct supervision is exercised over assigned personnel. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
• Supervises the daily administration, business and engineering activities of the Water Bureau in the treatment and distribution of water to the City;
• Ensures that the City's water system is operated to maintain continued compliance with the provisions of Subpart 5-1 of the NYS Sanitary Code;
• Designs and plans for water main installations and extensions for better service and improved water supply;
• Oversees water main and hydrant maintenance activities and water meters and metering installations used to measure water consumption;
• Engages, coordinates and supervises the work of outside contractors and consultants and determines if the work meets legal requirements and specifications;
• Plans surveys of the water distribution systems and supply system for leaks and other areas of unaccounted for water and recommends corrective action;
• Makes frequent inspections of filter and pumping plant equipment to check operations;
• Investigates major complaints regarding the operation of the Water Bureau;
• Directs laying of city water mains and installation of gates and valves;
• Coordinates Water Bureau activities with the work of other city bureaus, departments and outside agencies;
• Supervises the repair of all plant and Water Bureau equipment.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, procedures and equipment used in the operation, repair and maintenance of a Type 1B surface water plant, with a capacity to treat over 2.5 MGD, operating under filtration avoidance without facilities for clarification;
• Thorough knowledge of sanitary engineering principles, practices and procedures and their application to the operation, maintenance and repair of water distribution and treatment facility;
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and applications of physics, chemistry and bacteriology as they relate to water treatment and purifications;
• Ability to plan, supervise and evaluate the work of others;
• Ability to communicate effectively;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• initiative; resourcefulness; tact; courtesy; integrity; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Classification: Non-Competitive
Salary: $116,785-$189,476
