New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
New York State Civil Service Occ. Code 7140100/7140300
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators at all levels perform similar duties. The positions serve as a wastewater treatment plant chief operator or assistant/shift operator, and may supervise subordinate staff in wastewater treatment plant operations and maintenance activities. The number and level of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator is determined based upon design flow, type of treatment, assignment as chief operator or assistant/shift operator, operational requirements of the wastewater treatment plant, and level of certifications required (see current regulations for wastewater treatment plant scoring and grading at the Department of Environmental Conservation website).
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR 3: chief operator under the direction of higher level staff. Possession of a 3A wastewater treatment plant certification is required.
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES
- Monitor control panels, gauges, and flow meters to determine the flow of wastewater through the plant.
- Remove influent from initial bar screens to accelerate flow into the plant.
- Take samples of raw, and/or semi-treated wastewater as required by regulating agencies.
- Perform standardized chemical tests, such as chlorine residual and dissolved oxygen.
- Adjust valves, gates, pumps, and other equipment to regulate flow of influent through the treatment process.
- Record samples taken, tests performed and results, and action taken to meet the requirements of the regulating agencies.
- Maintain inventory of equipment and requisition materials to ensure continuous plant operations.
- Perform a variety of maintenance tasks in a wastewater treatment plant and the surrounding areas of the plant, such as removing and cleaning bars and filters.
- May supervise wastewater treatment plant operators, and labor class or semi-skilled trades staff performing maintenance activities.
| Personnel Office: | ALTONA | ||
| Title: | Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 3A | ||
| Grade: | 12 REPOST | ||
| Salary: | $48,956-$59,757 | ||
| Number of Vacancies: | 1 | ||
| Negotiating Unit: | CSEA | ||
| Employment Type: | Full | ||
| Appointment Type: | PERM | ||
| Hours of Work: | Monday – Friday 7:00am-3:00pm | ||
| Location: | Altona Wastewater Plant | ||
| Job Description: | |||
| Minimum Qualifications: | Must possess a 3A Wastewater Treatment Plant certification from the DEC | ||
| Duties, Roles and Responsibilities: | To be discussed at interview | ||
| Contact Name: | ALTONA CF – PERSONNEL | ||
| Mailing Address: | 555 DEVILS DEN ROAD | ||
| Fax or e-mail: | [email protected] | ||
| Resume should be received no later than: | 09/15/24 | ||
The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please note that travel expenses for any interview will be the responsibility of the individual applicant.