Superintendent Water Treatment Plants

 JOB REQUIREMENTS

Equipment: Ability to use the following equipment: distribution systems and treatment equipment, computers, and common hand and power tools.

• Critical Skills/Expertise:
• Through knowledge of water treatment systems and facilities;
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures;
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques;
• Knowledge of County and Department policies and procedures;
• Ability to operate computerized monitoring and data acquisition programs;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to perform data acquisition and mathematical analysis;
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and technical manuals.

Job Standards: High school education or equivalent plus five years’ experience in water

field. Must have an Ohio Class II Water Operator License.

Supervisory experience desirable. Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s license.

II. DIFFICULTY OF WORK

Work involves moderately complex, relatively standardized tasks, processes and

operations following established laws and procedures. Requires the ability to think and act quickly and effectively; make accurate decisions with a minimum of information.

III. RESPONSIBILITY

Supervisor provides general guidance allowing for the planning of procedures and methods to attain objectives. Errors in work are readily detected in the normal course of work by standard checking, resulting in little or no difficulty in loss of time to correct.

IV. PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS

Incumbent has contact with co-workers, employees in the department, and the general public. The purpose of these contacts is to ensure the proper operation and maintenance of the water treatment facilities.

V. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical

Requirements: Incumbent performs heavy work, which may require lifting up

to one hundred (100) pounds occasionally.

Physical Activity: Incumbent performs the following physical activities: fingering, pushing, pulling, kneeling, lifting, grasping, feeling, stooping, bending, climbing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Visual Activity: Incumbent performs work where the seeing job is close to the eyes.

Job Location: Incumbent works inside and outside in normal weather conditions but is occasionally exposed to hazardous materials and chemicals.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGERIAL FUNCTION

Span of Control: Incumbent supervises the following subordinates:

Water Plant Operators

Starting pay $34.52 - $36.42 per hour