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Superintendent of Wastewater – City Page 1 I 2 Jurisdiction: City of Cortland Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Adopted: 12/16/14 Amended: 2/16/17 SUPERINTENDENT OF WASTEWATER DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is administrative and technical work involving responsibility for managing and planning for the City of Cortland sewer system. The work is performed under administrative direction of the Mayor and with the advice of the Wastewater Advisory Board. This position is distinguished from the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator of Record/Chief Operator as that term is defined in 6 650.2(c). Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only) Plans and directs major and minor upgrades and capital improvements to wastewater facilities; Supervises the performance of all contracts for wastewater-related services and facility improvements and certifies the amounts due and payable thereunder; Prepares departmental budget and directs the maintenance of budget control; Drafts specifications for and recommends the purchase of equipment; machinery, materials, tools and other supplies; Directs the preparation and maintenance of a variety of activity, cost, personnel, statistical and related records and reports; Attends meetings and conferences to assist in the formulation of policy relating to wastewater activities; Assists in application for and administration of grants for wastewater and related infrastructure projects; Works with Director of Administration in developing opportunities to leverage wastewater services as an economic development tool; Plans and directs training of subordinate personnel to ensure an adequately skilled workforce. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the processes, practices, techniques, tools, equipment, materials, terminology and safety precautions of all aspects of biological wastewater treatment; Good knowledge of Federal, State and local laws and regulations relating to wastewater treatment; Good knowledge of the principles and practices of the administration of a wastewater department; Ability to plan, develop, coordinate and carry out small scale wastewater treatment facility projects and programs; Ability to solve difficult and unusual wastewater problems; Ability to analyze technical wastewater data, arrive at logical conclusions and present facts and findings clearly and concisely; Ability to understand and carry out complex administrative and technical, oral, and written directions; Ability to get along well with and secure the cooperation of others; Ability to train individuals in wastewater methods and procedures; ---PAGE BREAK--- Superintendent of Wastewater – City Page 2 I 2 Good judgment; Initiative and resourcefulness; Integrity; Dependability; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a high school diploma or GED and four years of work experience managing a municipal wastewater department serving a population of over 20,000.