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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. PART I ASSISTANT CHIEF OF WATER • 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. PART I ASSISTANT CHIEF OF WATER 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. PART II 15A2183 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: PART II ASSISTANT CHIEF OF WATER 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. PART II ASSISTANT CHIEF OF WATER 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.