Job Specification
SEWAGE PLANT SUPERINTENDENT/SEWER SUPERINTENDENT
SEWAGE PLANT SUPERINTENDENT
DEFINITION
Under the direction, plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and is
responsible for the activities of workers involved in the operation,
maintenance, and repair of an entire sewage treatment and disposal
facility; does other related work as required.
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:
Administers the operation and maintenance of an entire plant.
Exercises direct authority over all plant functions and personnel, in
accordance with approved policies and procedures.
Inspects plant.
Analyzes and evaluates operation and maintenance functions.
Initiates or recommends new or improved practices.
Develops plans and procedures to ensure efficient plant operations.
Recommends plant improvements and additions.
Coordinates data and prepares, reviews, and approves operation reports
and budget results.
Controls expenditure of budgeted funds and requests approval for major
expenditures.
Recommends specifications for major equipment and material purchases.
Organizes and directs activities of plant personnel, including training
programs.
Maintains effective communications and working relationships with
employees, government officials, and general public.
Directs the operations, maintenance, repair, improvements, and expansion
of the sewage treatment plant.
Confers with engineering personnel concerning improving the
effectiveness of the plant.
Responsible for the treatment and quality of the effluents discharged
from the sewage treatment plant.
Develops working programs and working procedures.
Provide assignments and instructions to staff and supervise their work
performance.
Ascertains methods and costs of handling industrial wastes.
Prepares reports.
Supervises the establishment and maintenance of records and files.
Prepares, reviews, and approves operation reports and budget requests.
Prepares specifications for major equipment and material purchases.
Responsible for the expenditure of budgeted funds.
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 Systems Operator License and/or a Public Water
Treatment System Operator License of the appropriate class issued
by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of experience in operating, adjusting, regulating,
repairing and maintaining pumps, valves, electric motors and other
electrical and mechanical equipment used in sewage plant, two (2) years
of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
NOTE: Substitution of education for experience may be made on the
basis of the successful completion of 15 semester hours of credit in
engineering science courses in sanitary, environmental, civil chemical
or mechanical engineering at an accredited college or university for
each year of the non- supervisory work experience described above.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the processes and equipment used in wastewater treatment
including basic hydraulics, structural analysis, and chemical,
bacteriological and biological processes.
Knowledge managerial, administrative and accounting practices and
procedures involved in successful plant operation, industrial wastes,
and their effects on the treatment processes and equipment.
Ability to plan and direct the activities of workers and be able to
communicate effectively with them concerning technical wastewater
treatment processes.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships; and
to communicate effectively with plant employees, government officials,
and the general public, principles of logic in order to define problems,
collect and analyze data, and draw sound conclusions therefrom.
Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions.
Ability to prepare work schedules, reports, and budgets.
Ability to maintain records and files.
Ability to provide assignments and instructions to assigned employees
and supervise the performance of their work.
Ability to utilize 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 the 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 the essential functions of the job after reasonable
accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation
cannot be made because it would cause undue hardship, such persons may
not be eligible.
LG - 03678 MCK 05/13/04
This job specification is for local government use only.
SEWER SUPERINTENDENT
DEFINITION
Under direction, has charge of and supervises the construction,
maintenance, and repair of sewers within broad policies and
established budget, material, and manpower limitations set forth
by management; does other related duties as required.
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:
Plans and directs all sewer maintenance and/or construction
activities through one or more layers of subordinate supervisors.
Resolves matters concerned with technical aspects of the work.
Ensures efficient and economical work operations.
Plans for the accomplishment of work operations on a long-range
basis.
Advises management officials and their staff on matters involving
the supervisor's organization and operations in relation to
accomplishments and to such functions as planning, budget, and
supply.
Participates in the establishment of goals and major work
schedules, development of cost and budget analysis or forecasts,
and determinations concerning long-range human resource
requirements.
Translates basic management goals and objectives into effective
work operations, establishes a good working climate to encourage
employees to participate in achieving management goals, and to
promote efficient and economical work operations.
Schedules, coordinates, and directs the accomplishment of work
operations by subordinate units through subordinate supervisors.
Determines required material, equipment, and facilities.
Establishes basic priorities and work sequences.
Maintains balanced workload among subordinate units though
distribution of work projects and allocation of human resources,
equipment, and materials.
Directs the planning of work to be completed including
installation, repair, maintenance, and cleaning of sewers and
basins.
Is responsible for efficient utilization of assigned personnel,
equipment, materials, and supplies.
Supervises sewer foreman and other employees engaged in
maintenance and repair of sewers and basins.
Supervises the repair of broken sewer lines, replacement of worn
parts, and installation of new sewer pipes.
Inspects the construction of new sewers and manholes to evaluate
programs and to ensure conformance with specifications and
blueprints.
Determines need for the types of materials and equipment required
to complete projects.
Confers with representatives of other utilities to coordinate
work schedules for the most efficient and economic repair
activities.
Prepares reports concerning personnel utilization, work progress,
and disposition of materials.
Prepares budget estimates based on anticipated needs for material
and personnel.
Prepares and executives plans for effective utilization of
available funds, personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies.
Gives assignments and instruction to and supervises the work of
groups and individuals.
Supervises the periodic cleaning of storm water and sewer catch
basins, repair of broken sewer lines, replacement of worn parts,
and installation of new sewer pipes.
Receives complaints dealing with sewer repair and maintenance
work, and takes remedial action.
Supervises employees engaged in the operation of a closed-circuit
television monitoring system used to inspect internal areas of
sewer lines.
Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports
containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Directs the establishment and maintenance of records and files.
Supervises work involving in obtaining, storing, safeguarding,
distributing, and ensuring proper use of equipment, materials,
and supplies.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used
by the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of supervisory experience in the
construction, maintenance, and repair of sewers.
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.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather
than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties
of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of problems, procedures, and methods used in developing
a suitable work program and working procedures relevant to the
construction, maintenance, and repair of sewers and catch basins.
Knowledge of methods used to ensure effective function of a
widespread organization.
Knowledge of problems involved in giving assignments and
instruction to groups and individuals in supervising their work.
Knowledge of the methods to be used in obtaining storing,
safeguarding, distributing, supervising the proper use of
equipment materials, and supplies.
Knowledge of the problems involved in the establishment and
maintenance of needed personnel, financial, equipment and other
records.
Ability to analyze varied types of problem relevant to the
construction, maintenance, and repair of sewers and catch basins.
Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work
methods.
Ability to analyze, comprehend, and interpret financial,
personnel, and technical problems involved in developing and
execution the work programs.
Ability to formulate operating procedures.
Ability to give assignments and instructions to groups and
individuals, providing them with needed advice and assistance
when difficult and unusual problems arise, and to 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 work harmoniously with associates and with other
groups and individuals engaged in or concerned with the
construction, maintenance, and repair of sewers.
Ability to prepare needed reports.
Ability to learn 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 or communicate in
English sufficiently to perform the duties of the 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 the 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.
CODES: 03687@ RKR/hw 9/3/97
This job specification is for local government use only.
TITLE CODE FOR DUAL TITLE: 05934 MCK 11/04/2011
This job specification is for local government use only.
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