HomeMy WebLinkAbout15A2183 ASSISTANT CHIEF OF WATER OPERATIONS 20260205.pdfPART I 15A2183
Class Specifications for the Class:
EM-03, BU-13X
Duties Summary:
Assists in planning, directing, coordinating and supervising the operation and
maintenance of the Department of Water’s water service systems, including pumping and
treatment plants, water distribution facilities, and related appurtances; and performs other
related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished by its ability to assist the Chief of Water Operations in the
overall management of the division’s projects and programs through subordinate
supervisors, including the direction, coordination, and supervision of the Operation Division
of the Department of Water; oversees the day-to-day operations of the water facilities and
distribution systems and implements policies, procedures and operational priorities
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 administration and planning of all work activities involved in
construction, maintenance, and operations of water system projects for the County;
• Participates in preparing the operating budget and handling grievances for the
division;
• Reviews and acts on calls and complaints on division activities, and coordinates
emergency functions to minimize interruption of water service;
• Plans, assigns, coordinates and reviews through subordinate supervisors the
construction, repair, maintenance, overhaul and operation of water distribution
systems and water plant facilities, including pipelines, valves, service laterals, water
meters, fire hydrants, deep-well pump stations, booster pump stations, water tanks
and reservoirs, and pressure control valve stations;
• Plans, directs, coordinates and reviews through subordinate supervisors the
installation, calibration, testing, repair, maintenance and overhaul of Supervisory
Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), telemetering, supervisory control, inter-
communicating, electrical control and related communication systems.
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• Supervises the inspection and testing of repaired or renovated deep wells, booster
pumping units, or other water system appurtenances for review and recommendation
of awards and final payments of construction and service contracts;
• Conducts hydraulic calculations and analysis to evaluate system performance,
identify system weaknesses for improvement and correction, and to review and
recommend solutions to consumer complaints;
• Reviews requisitions of plant section supplies and equipment ensuring inventory
control and maintenance;
• Supervises and coordinates performance contract monitoring of total energy and
operational cost savings for the Department;
• Participates in the formulation of divisional policies and procedures;
• Maintains records and prepares operational and performance reports;
• Coordinates projects and activities of each district consistent with program
schedules, priorities, material, equipment and personnel needs;
• Plans the organization and recommends staffing needs for the division;
• Represents the Chief of Water Operations at meetings or conferences on matters
pertaining to water system operations; and
• Assumes the responsibility for administering the programs and activities of the
Operations Division in the absence of the Chief of Water Operations.
Knowledge of:
Theories, principles, and practices of civil and mechanical engineering and
hydraulics; surveying and construction principles and practices relating to engineering
design; proper inspectional methods and techniques; principles and practices of
supervision, research methods and techniques.
Ability to:
Plan, organize, direct, assign, coordinate, and inspect work performed in the
construction, maintenance, and repair of water works facilities, including mechanical,
electrical, and electronic equipment; make sound engineering evaluations, conclusions, and
recommendations; read and interpret plans and specifications; give and follow oral and
written instructions; prepare and justify budget estimates; develop and maintain effective
relationships with others; keep records and prepare reports.
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This is an amendment to the specification for the class ASSISTANT CHIEF OF WATER
OPERATIONS, which was approved on February 1, 2001, reinstated on September 18,
2013, and is to be substituted for that specification.
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Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
EM-03, BU-13X
Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation
from an accredited college or university with baccalaureate degree in business
administration, public administration, engineering or a related field; and
• four (4) years of administrative or professional experience in major water works,
public works, or field operations functions which included the repair, construction,
maintenance, and installation of mechanical, electrical, electronics, and telemetric
equipment, pipelines, and pumping or industrial plant machinery and equipment; and
• one (1) year of supervisory work experience
Qualifying Supervisory Work Experience:
Work experience which included planning, directing, assigning and reviewing the
work of others; advising subordinates on difficult program areas; timing and scheduling
subordinate work; and training and developing new employees.
Substitutions Allowed:
The following may be substituted for education:
General professional work experience or education credits can be substituted for up to two
(2) years of the Bachelor’s degree such as:
A. Full time progressively responsible professional, technical, or substantive work
experience demonstrating the scope, level, and quality of work comparable to a
curriculum leading to an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree.
B. Successful completion of semester credits in a curriculum leading to a degree or
diploma at an accredited community college, trades school, college, or university (15
semester credits = 6 months).
Specialized professional work experience in business administration, public administration,
engineering, or a related field or education credits in business administration, public
administration or a related field can be substituted for up to four (4) years of the bachelor’s
degree such as:
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A. Full time progressively responsible professional, technical, or substantive work
experience demonstrating the scope, level, and quality of work comparable to a
curriculum leading to an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree.
B. Successful completion of semester credits specific to business administration, public
administration, engineering, or a related field leading to a degree or diploma from an
accredited community college, trades school, college, or university (15 semester
credits = 6 months).
A master’s degree or PhD in business administration, public administration, engineering, or
a related field may be substituted for the education requirement.
The following may be substituted for experience:
A. Successful completion of semester credits specific in business administration, public
administration, engineering, or a related field leading towards a Bachelor’s degree
from an accredited college or university, may be substituted for up to two (2) years of
experience. (15 semester credits = 6 months).
B. A Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, engineering, or
a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1)
year of experience.
C. A Doctorate’s degree in business administration, public administration, engineering,
or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one
(1) year of experience.
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.
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 (Hawaii type 3 or equivalent)
and any other appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position.
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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 an amendment to the specification for the class ASSISTANT CHIEF OF WATER
OPERATIONS, which was approved on February 1, 2001, reinstated on September 18,
2013, and is to be substituted for that specification.