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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.424 ASSISTANT WATER PLANT OPERATOR 20211115PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.424 Class Specifications for the Class: ASSISTANT WATER PLANT OPERATOR BC-05, BU-01 Duties Summary: Assists in the performance of work connected with the operation, maintenance, and repair of a variety of water sources, storages, distribution systems equipment and auxiliary equipment; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class assists a skilled Water Plant Operator in maintaining, repairing, and operating a variety of water pumping plant and/or related water distribution systems equipment. Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position). • Assists in the operation, maintenance, replacement, and repair of equipment at the deep-well and booster pumping stations, water treatment facilities, control valve stations, storage tanks and water source facilities to provide continuous potable water supply in compliance with the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act; • As directed, learns to operate the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system from remote facilities or personal computer; • Assists in reading, maintaining records and analyzing all appurtenant monitoring parameters obtained from meters, recorders, instruments, operator interface terminals (OIT) and personal computers for such values as flows, pressures, voltages, amperages, power factors, hour meters, water levels, chlorine cylinder weights, chemical feed rates, residual values, vibrations, turbidity values and other parameters; • Assists with monitoring, maintaining, repairing, replacing, and adjusting chemical equipment for assurances of proper feed dosages including the timely replacement of chemical supplies for compliance with all drinking water rules and regulations; PART I ASSISTANT WATER PLANT OPERATOR 2 8.424 • Assists with repair, maintenance, modification, overhaul, and adjustments to hydraulically, pneumatically, and electrically operated control valves, air relief valves, combination air and vacuum relief valves; • Manually operates valves with valve key or hand wheel operator and associated piping; • May assist in response to emergencies to trouble shoot and repair/replace malfunctioning equipment and components and performs security related duties, monitoring malevolent acts; • May perform routine maintenance and repair work on water facilities; • Assists with maintenance of records of repairs, service and maintenance schedules, spare parts inventory, and other records • May operate a motor vehicle; • May investigate and remedy customer complaints; and • Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge of: Tools, materials, and practices used in the operation, maintenance and repair of electrically operated pumps and other related equipment; principles and practices of hydraulics and electricity; occupational hazards and safety practices involved in working around high pressure water systems, electricity and moving machinery. Ability to: Properly use tools and shop equipment; install, maintain, and repair pumping plant equipment; work harmoniously with others; understand and follow oral and written instructions; deal tactfully and effectively with the public; operate electronic equipment and personal computers; handle weights and loads. This is an amendment to the specification for the class ASSISTANT WATER PLANT OPERATOR, which was approved on July 28, 2005, amended on September 24, 2018, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: November 15, 2021 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.424 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: ASSISTANT WATER PLANT OPERATOR BC-05, BU-01 Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; and • one (1) year of work experience under a skilled mechanic in electrical or mechanical maintenance and repair of equipment in a pumping plant, engine room, power plant or water/wastewater plant, or related industrial-type equipment. Substitutions Allowed: The following may be substituted for education: A. Four (4) years of full-time general work experience may be substituted for a high school diploma. B. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted up to four (4) years of the education requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). C. An Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree from an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for the education requirement. The following may be substituted for experience: A. A valid Water Treatment Plant Operator (WTPO) or Distribution System Operator (DSO) certification in the State of Hawaii may be substituted for up to one (1) year of work experience under a skilled mechanic in electrical or mechanical maintenance and repair of equipment in a pumping plant, engine room, power plant or water/wastewater plant, or related industrial-type equipment B. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma in electrical installation and maintenance, electrical engineering, water/wastewater technology, environmental science or a related field from an accredited community college, trades school, may be substituted up to two (2) years of work experience under a skilled mechanic in electrical or mechanical maintenance and repair of PART II ASSISTANT WATER PLANT OPERATOR 2 8.424 equipment in a pumping plant, engine room, power plant or water/wastewater plant, or related industrial-type equipment (15 semester credits = 6 months). C. An Associate’s degree in electrical installation and maintenance, electrical engineering, water/wastewater technology, environmental science or related field from an accredited community college, business, or technical school, may be substituted for two (2) years of work experience under a skilled mechanic in electrical or mechanical maintenance and repair of equipment in a pumping plant, engine room, power plant or water/wastewater plant, or related industrial-type equipment. D. A Bachelor’s degree in electrical installation and maintenance, electrical engineering, water/wastewater technology, environmental science or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up four (4) years of work experience under a skilled mechanic in electrical or mechanical maintenance and repair of equipment in a pumping plant, engine room, power plant or water/wastewater plant, or related industrial-type equipment. E. A Master’s or PhD degree in electrical installation and maintenance, electrical engineering, water/wastewater technology, environmental science or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one (1) year of work experience under a skilled mechanic in electrical or mechanical maintenance and repair of equipment in a pumping plant, engine room, power plant or water/wastewater plant, or related industrial-type equipment. If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered. Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant. Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered. License Requirement: Possession of the appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position. PART II ASSISTANT WATER PLANT OPERATOR 3 8.424 Selective Certification: Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position. Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the duties of the position to be filled. Tests: Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination. Health and Physical Condition Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Effort Grouping: Heavy This is an amendment to the specification for the class ASSISTANT WATER PLANT OPERATOR, which was approved on July 28, 2005, amended on September 24, 2018, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: November 15, 2021 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources