Job Specification
ASSISTANT SEWER SUPERINTENDENT
DEFINITION:
Assists the Sewer Superintendent by performing varied supervisory
tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of sewers and
keep needed records; does related work.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
purposes only. A particular position using this title may not
perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely,
all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
May plan and supervise the work involved in the construction,
maintenance, and repair of sewers and catch basins.
Coordinates the utilization of assigned personnel, equipment,
materials, and supplies.
Plans and assigns work involved in the periodic cleaning of
storm, water, and sewer catch basins.
May supervise the repairing of broken sewer lines, replacing of
worn parts and the installation of new sewer pipes and catch
basins.
May inspect the construction of new sewers and manholes to
evaluate progress and to insure conformance with the
specifications and blueprints.
May determine the need for and type of material and equipment
required to complete project.
Confers with representatives of other utilities in order to
coordinate work schedules for the most effective and economic
repair activity.
Write reports concerning manpower utilization, work progress and
disposition of materials.
May prepare budget estimates based on anticipated material and
personnel needs.
Makes investigations of complaints dealing with sewer repair and
maintenance work and takes proper action to see that needed
repairs are made with a minimum of delay.
May make surveys of needed sewer improvements and repairs and
makes appropriate remedial recommendations.
Obtains and supervises the storing, safeguarding, and use of
needed equipment, materials, and supplies.
Prepares suitable reports.
Keep extensive records of time, costs, work done, and materials
used.
May supervise workers engaged in the operation of a closed-
circuit television monitoring system to inspect the internal
areas of sewer lines.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by the
agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
LICENSE:
Appointees may be required to possess a current and valid Public
Wastewater Collections System Operator License and/or a Public
Water Distribution System Operator License of the appropriate
class issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
valid in NJ only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than
employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of
the position.
EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of supervisory experience in the construction,
maintenance, and repair of sewers.
KNOWLEDGEAND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the problems, procedures, and methods used in
developing a suitable work program and working procedures
relating to the construction, maintenance, and repair of sewers
and catch basins.
Knowledge of the methods used in providing the coordination
needed to assure the effective functioning of a widespread
organization.
Knowledge of the problems involved in giving suitable assignments
and instructions to groups and individuals and in supervising
their work.
Knowledge of the methods used in obtaining, storing,
safeguarding, distributing, and supervising the proper use of
needed equipment, materials, and supplies.
Knowledge of the problems involved in the establishment and
maintenance of needed personnel, financial, equipment, and other
records.
Ability to assist in the organization and development of a
comprehensive work program.
Ability to take the lead in working out effective operating
procedures.
Ability to work harmoniously with others.
Ability to give suitable assignments and instructions to
individuals and groups, provide them with needed advice and
assistance when difficult and unusual problems arise, and check
their work to see that proper procedures are followed, that
reasonable standards of workmanship and output are maintained and
that desired objectives are achieved.
Ability to assist in making the best use of available funds,
personnel, equipment, and to keep needed records and files.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and information systems used by the agency, office,
or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in
English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.
American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered
as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
as they can perform essential functions of the job after
reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.
If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause
the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 00702 | | L | C | | N/A | 11 | | - |
This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
11/04/2011 |
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