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Chief Water System Operator Page 1 I 2 Jurisdiction: Cortland County Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Adopted: 3/04/03 CHIEF WATER SYSTEM OPERATOR DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a supervisory and management position involving the planning, coordinating, and direction of the activities of the municipal water system. The work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Finance and Administration and in accordance with existing laws and regulations governing water systems. Supervision is exercised over a wide variety of water department employees involved in construction and maintenance of the system and water treatment department. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Directs the activities of the water treatment plant and pumping stations; Plans and directs the construction of new water system installations and the reconstruction and maintenance of existing water system services and operating facilities; Assists in the preparation of the department budget; Assists and participates in collective bargaining process; Directs the preparation of specifications for, and recommends the purchase of machinery, materials, tools, and other supplies; Analyzes individual and population trends, building activity and potential fire protection needs in planning for present and future water supply; Directs the chemical and bacteriological examination of potable water; Directs the preparation and maintenance of, or prepares and maintains a variety of activity, cost analysis, statistical, and related reports and records; Attends meetings and conferences as requested by the Director of Finance and Administration in order to assist in formulating policy and to recommend improved procedures relating to the administration of the water system; Reviews and resolves complaints regarding water system activities and procedures requested by the Director of Finance and Administration. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the practices and equipment used in the operation and maintenance of a Type 1-B water treatment plant; Thorough knowledge of the principles and application of physics, chemistry, and bacteriology as related to water treatment and purification, including routine laboratory and field tests for control of plant operator; Knowledge of the operation and minor maintenance of pumps, valves, and related mechanical and electrical equipment; good knowledge of elementary hydraulics and water pumping operations; Good knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision; Good knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations relating to municipal water system activities; Good knowledge of the general principles and practices of administration; Good knowledge of general principles and practices of public relations; Good knowledge of governmental budgetary procedures; ---PAGE BREAK--- Chief Water System Operator Page 2 I 2 Ability to plan for present and future water supply, arrive at logical conclusion and present facts and findings clearly and concisely both in written form and orally; Thorough knowledge of the installation, maintenance, and repair of water lines and water distribution systems; Good judgment; Initiative and resourcefulness; Integrity; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: Possession of a New York State professional engineer's license plus two years of operating experience at a water treatment plant; OR Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Natural Science, or related field plus two years of operating experience at a water treatment plant; OR Associate's degree or higher in applied science, with major emphasis in public health or environmental health, including a course in water operations plus four years of operating experience at a water treatment plant; OR Associate's degree or higher in applied science, plus six years of operating experience at water treatment plant; OR High School diploma or GED plus ten (10) years of operating experience at a water treatment plan. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS: 1. Eligibility for a Grade 1-B certificate issued under the provisions of the New York State Sanitary Code. Possession of the certificate at the time of appointment. 2. Eligibility for a Water Distribution Operator Certification (Grade D) issued under the provisions of the New York State Sanitary Code. Possession of the certification at the time of appointment. NOTE: Degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, applicant must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/cfm. Applicants must pay the required evaluation fee.