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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.436 WASTEWATER PLANT WORKING SUPERVISOR 01'10'2022PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.436 Class Specifications for the Class: WASTEWATER PLANT WORKING SUPERVISOR WS-13, BU-01 Duties Summary: Supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of a complex plant with variations of wastewater treatment processes and auxiliary equipment for the processing of wastewater, sludge, and effluent; serves as the direct responsible person in charge of the wastewater plant; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class is a working supervisor with direct responsibility for the overall satisfactory performance of the assigned wastewater treatment plant. It supervises and participates in operating and maintaining wastewater treatment facilities, including but not limited to the treatment plant, pumping, and lift stations. Direct responsible charge may encompass a Class IV and any assigned lower classed wastewater treatment plant. 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). Supervises and participates in operating various equipment to regulate the flow of wastewater, air, and sludge between unit processes of the plant; Supervises and participates in reading, recording, and interpreting data from meters, gauges, and other recording devices to maintain/improve plant operations; Supervises and participates in the inspection of plant and mechanical equipment for malfunctions, irregularities and needed repairs; Supervises and participates in lubricating, changing oil and making running repairs and adjustments to machinery and equipment; Participates in the installation, overhaul and repair of facilities and equipment; Supervises and participates in draining and cleaning clarifiers, digesters, chlorinating chambers and settling or aeration tanks; PART I WASTEWATER PLANT WORKING SUPERVISOR 2 8.436 Supervises and participates in maintaining sludge digestion systems, dewatering equipment, drying beds and pulverizers; Supervises and participates in the collection of raw, partially treated and treated wastewater/sludge; Supervises and participates in performing chemical and physical analyses such as pH, settleable solids, settleability, chlorine residual, dissolved oxygen, and suspended solids; Interprets laboratory results and makes appropriate process adjustments; Maintains accurate analytical records, data sheets and reports; Supervises and participates in painting of equipment and structures; Maintains station logs and prepares operational reports; Participates in operations and maintenance inspections; Attends training sessions and advises subordinates of safety procedures; Supervises and assigns the daily activities of assigned treatment plant personnel; Evaluates the job performance of subordinates, including initiating necessary disciplinary actions and preparing job performance reports; Operates a skid loader, forklift, and motor vehicle to transport personnel and equipment; responds to emergency call-out work as needed; May be placed on standby duty to respond to emergency service calls; and Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of supervision; departmental policies and standards; practices and procedures used in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment and pumping plant equipment; the various types of wastewater and associated 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 process malfunctions and emergencies; algebra and geometry; uses of basic mechanic hand and power tools. PART I WASTEWATER PLANT WORKING SUPERVISOR 3 8.436 Ability to: Operate and maintain electric pumping units and auxiliary equipment; read meters and gauges and other recording instruments; maintain operating records; make algebraic and geometric 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; understand and follow oral and written instructions; work harmoniously with others; operate a motor vehicle. This is an amendment to the specification for the class WASTEWATER PLANT WORKING SUPERVISOR, which was approved on December 5, 2005, effective December 16, 2005, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: (date)ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.436 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: WASTEWATER PLANT WORKING SUPERVISOR WS-13, 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 in operating and maintaining various equipment and facilities at a wastewater treatment plant. 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. 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 PART II WASTEWATER PLANT WORKING SUPERVISOR 2 8.436 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 grade IV, and any other appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position. The minimum experience required to apply for the WWTPO Certificate may not be used again toward fulfilling the experience requirement. 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 WORKING SUPERVISOR 3 8.436 This is an amendment to the specification for the class WASTEWATER PLANT WORKING SUPERVISOR, which was approved on December 5, 2005, effective December 16, 2005, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources