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Jurisdiction: City of Cortland Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Adopted: 12/16/14 Revised: 2/16/17 WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR OF RECORD DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for operating a wastewater treatment plant utilizing a biological treatment process. The incumbent manages wastewater treatment process control, regulatory reporting, and the safety program. The incumbent also assists in the preparation of budgets, capital projects and scheduling. The incumbent is responsible for the supervision of the complete and actual operations of the wastewater treatment plant utilizing independent judgment in planning and carrying out the details of the work. The work is performed under administrative direction of the Mayor and with the advice of the Wastewater Advisory Board. Supervision is exercised over operators, trainees, laboratory personnel, and other subordinate employees. Performs any activity required for the operation of the plant in the absence of subordinates. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only) Submits Discharge Monitoring Reports and Performance Reports to NYSDEC; Reports any incidents of permit non-compliance to NYSDEC; Reviews daily process testing results and certified laboratory compliance test results and makes process control changes as necessary; Inspects plant equipment and machinery on a daily basis and coordinates needed maintenance and repair; Assists the Superintendent of Wastewater in the preparation of departmental budgets; Assists the Superintendent of Wastewater in the planning and execution of capital projects; Manages the scheduling of personnel; Keeps a log of plant operations and related records; Monitors and manages deliveries of trucked wastes from other municipalities and entities; ---PAGE BREAK--- Interacts with DEC in matters involving the actual operations of the wastewater treatment plant; Trains new plant operators as required; Supervises the work of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II’s and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I’s in the performance of their operational duties. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant; Good knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to a wastewater treatment plant; Working knowledge of the tools, equipment and terminology used in the maintenance and repair of wastewater treatment systems; Working knowledge of the principles and applications of physics, chemistry and bacteriology as applied to wastewater treatment and disposal; Skill in 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 analyze and organize data and prepare records and reports; Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; Mechanical aptitude; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the job. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a current Grade 4A Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at the time of appointment.