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Home My WebLink About8.460 8.461 8.462 WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR I II III 20220110PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.460 8.461 8.462 Class Specifications for the Class: WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR I, II, III BC-10, BU-01 BC-11, BU-01 BC-12, BU-01 Duties Summary: Independently operates and maintains a Class I, II, or III wastewater treatment plant and lower classed plants; participates in the major overhaul, repair, and installation of treatment and pumping plant equipment; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: These classes independently operate and maintain wastewater treatment equipment and facilities classed at level I, II, or III. Grade Level Standards: Grade I: This level is characterized by its primary responsibility for operating and being in direct responsible charge of Class I wastewater treatment plant, as rated by the State Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Facilities. Grade II: This level is characterized by its primary responsibility for operating and being in direct responsible charge of Class II wastewater treatment plant, as rated by the State Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Facilities. Grade III: This level is characterized by its primary responsibility for operating and being in direct responsible charge of Class III wastewater treatment plant, as rated by the State Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Facilities. 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). • Operates and maintains wastewater treatment plant to assure the safe, effective, efficient and economical use of processes and equipment, and to comply with pertinent County, State and Federal regulations; PART I WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR I, II, III 2 8.460 8.461 8.462 • Operates various equipment to regulate the flow of wastewater, air and sludge between the unit processes of the plant; • Reads and records reading from meters, gauges and other recording devices and interprets data to maintain or improve plant operations; • Inspects plant and mechanical equipment for malfunctions, irregularities and needed repairs; • Lubricates, changes oil, and makes running repairs and adjustments to machinery and equipment; • Participates in the installation, overhaul and major repair of treatment and pumping plant equipment; • Drains and cleans settling tanks, clarifiers, chlorinating chambers, digesters and aeration tanks; • Maintains sludge digestion systems, dewatering equipment, drying beds and pulverizers; • Collects sample of raw, partially treated, and treated wastewater and sludge and performs chemical and physical analyses thereof, including settleable solids, settleability, pH, chlorine residual, dissolved oxygen and suspended solids; • Interprets laboratory results and makes appropriate process adjustments; • Maintains test result records, data sheets and reports; paints equipment, buildings and structures; • Keeps station logs and prepares operational reports; • May be assigned to work in other plants for training and development purposes and to qualify for higher-level certification; • Attends employee safety and training sessions; • Operates a motor vehicle to transport personnel and equipment; and • Performs other duties as necessary. Knowledge of: Practices and procedures used in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment and pumping plant equipment; the various types of wastewater associated PART I WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR I, II, III 3 8.460 8.461 8.462 problems and processes; sampling methods and the physical and chemical tests used in treatment plant control; servicing requirements of moving machinery; hazards and safety practices involved in working around high voltage equipment and moving machinery; process quality control requirements and remedial measures in dealing with processes malfunctions and emergencies; arithmetic; uses of basic mechanic hand and power tools. Ability to: Operate and maintain electric pumping units and auxiliary equipment; read meters and gauges and other recording instruments; maintain operating records; make arithmetical computations; read and comprehend written materials; learn technical and specialized processes pertinent to wastewater treatment plant work; including required laboratory analyses; use common hand tools; work under hazardous, filthy and obnoxious conditions; understand and follow oral and written instructions; work harmoniously with others; operate a motor vehicle. This is an amendment to and re-titling of the specification for the classes WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR I, II, III, approved on October 1, 1982, amended on December 5, 1990, and on December 21, 1990, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: January 10, 2022 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.460 8.461 8.462 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR I, II, III BC-10, BU-01 BC-11, BU-01 BC-12, BU-01 Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; and For level I: WWTPO Certificate Grade I. For level II: WWTPO Certificate Grade II. For level III: WWTPO Certificate Grade III. 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. 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. PART II WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR I, II, III 2 8.460 8.461 8.462 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 a valid motor vehicle operator’s license (Hawaii type 3 or equivalent), the appropriate valid State of Hawaii Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (WWTPO) Certificate, a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate, and any other appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position. Special Working Conditions: Exposure to hazards, unpleasant and obnoxious conditions; may also be subject to shift, weekend and holiday work as required. 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 PART II WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR I, II, III 3 8.460 8.461 8.462 This is an amendment to and re-titling of the specification for the classes WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR I, II, III, approved on October 1, 1982, amended on December 5, 1990, and on December 21, 1990, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: January 10, 2022 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources