Water Pollution Control Supervisor

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

This is very responsible water pollution control plant supervisory work involving the direction of the operation of the Hartford and satellite water pollution control plants, including all unit processes of water pollution control plant operations, maintenance and process control and oversight.

Responsibilities include unit processes direction of preliminary treatment, primary treatment, secondary treatment, chlorine / Ultraviolet disinfection solids processing, solids receiving, thickening (both gravity and dissolved air floatation), dewatering, wet weather, heat recovery / electrical production and all associated equipment.

Work involves responsibility for the safe, effective and timely operation of the assigned plant. Duties include directing plant operations and maintenance, and conducting plant record keeping and administration.

This position also has the responsibility for making very difficult plant technical and operational decisions. This work requires that the employee have considerable knowledge, skill and ability in water pollution control plant operations and supervision.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED :

Works under the general supervision of the Manager of Water Pollution Control through the WPC Superintendent.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :

Schedules, assigns, supervises and evaluates a medium to large size work groups. Investigates and resolves operational problems and responds to complaints from the public.

Fills out forms and reports on completed work assignments and completes employee time records. Compiles and analyzes operational data and prepares routine reports.

Orders parts and materials.

Drafts unit budget and controls expenditures within fund allocations.

Trains and counsels employees. Administers union contract language and oral and written warnings, and recommends higher level discipline.

Assists in employee selection. Assures safe work practices.

Coordinates activities on a short- and long-term basis to assure personnel, materials and equipment necessary for projects and objectives.

Responds to emergence call-outs.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Considerable knowledge of Class IV and III water pollution control plant operations and supervision.

Good knowledge of public administration principles and practices as applied to work unit reporting and routine administrative procedures.

Good ability to communicate orally and to lead others in a work unit; some writing ability.

Good ability to administer policies and procedures including scheduling, routine decision-making and the completion of forms and reports.

Good ability to supervise others in a work unit.

Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, vendors, contractors, consultants, and the general public.

QUALIFICATIONS :

A high school diploma or the equivalent, some training in water pollution control plus six years of progressively responsible water pollution control plant operations experience including at least two years in a crew leader or supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination or education and qualifying experience substituting on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have a valid Connecticut Class III Water Pollution Control Plant Operator's Certificate with the Class IV Water Pollution Control Plant Operator's Certificate preferred.

Must have a valid driver's license.

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