HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.470 WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 20240129PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.470
Class Specifications for the Class:
WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
GF-13, BU-02
Duties Summary:
Supervises, directs, and coordinates the operation, maintenance, and repair of the
County-wide wastewater treatment plant activities; and performs other related duties as
required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished by its overall technical and administrative responsibility for
the operation, maintenance, and repair of the County-wide wastewater treatment plant
activities.
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, organizes, directs, and coordinates the installation, operation, repair, and
maintenance of the wastewater treatment and disposal facilities and system for the
County through subordinate supervisors;
• Plans, directs and coordinates a preventive maintenance and quality control
program;
• Formulates work policies and procedures for personnel, facilities, equipment
operation, etc.;
• Receives and resolves complaints;
• Inspects and reviews work to assure maximum performance and personnel and
equipment utilization;
• Prepares technical plans and specifications for equipment, projects and services
contracted out to contractors, and inspects for compliance;
• Participates in the preparation of the Division’s annual budget;
• Develops and recommends new work methods, practices, and equipment;
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• Conducts investigations, and prepares reports and correspondence as required;
• Plans and directs the training of subordinates and provides technical assistance to
the same;
• Subject to 24-hour call to advise subordinates on actions necessary in case of
emergencies;
• Directs the observance of safe work practices;
• Participates in the interview and selection process of personnel;
• Prepares and submits various operational reports; and
• Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge of:
Principles, practices and techniques of supervision; laws and regulations applicable
to the operation of wastewater facilities; principles, procedures, and practices pertinent to
the installation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater collection systems; proper operation
and maintenance of motorized equipment and tools used in wastewater facilities; budget
preparation; departmental policies and procedures; operational policies and procedures;
occupational health and safety standards.
Ability to:
Plan, organize, coordinate, direct and inspect the work of subordinates; determine
priorities; issue clear and concise oral and written instructions; review and interpret plans
and designs prepared by engineers and contractors; conduct investigations and write
reports and correspondence; train subordinates and provide technical assistance; act
quickly and competently in emergencies; prepare budget requests; work under hazardous,
obnoxious and unfavorable surroundings, recommend changes to operational practices and
procedures; deal effectively with others.
This is the first specification approved for the new class, WASTEWATER PLANT
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR, effective January 29, 2024.
Approved: January 29, 2024
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources
PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.470
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
GF-13, BU-02
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; and
• four (4) years of supervisory 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 for 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 human resources 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.
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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 they
have the ability to perform the duties of the position for which they are being considered.
License Requirement:
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license (Hawai‘i Type 3 or equivalent),
a valid State of Hawai‘i Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (WWTPO) Grade IV
certification, and any other appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position.
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.
Departments/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: Light
This is the first specification approved for the new class, WASTEWATER PLANT
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR, effective January 29, 2024.
Approved: January 29, 2024
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources