SUPERVISING SEWAGE PLANT OPERATOR/SEWER REPAIRER SUPERVISOR

Code: 06792 Local Non-Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, is in charge of a shift and supervises and works with a group of operators engaged in operating and maintaining equipment at a sewage treatment facility; does other related duties as required. Under general direction, supervises employees engaged in cleaning, construction, maintenance, and repair of storm and sanitary sewers, catch basins, and other drainage facilities; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

Supervises and works with a group of operators involved in operating, adjusting, and regulating sewage plant pumps, valves, and other equipment. Periodically inspects plant and equipment for malfunctions and needed repairs, performs minor repairs, and lubricates machines and equipment. Supervises and works with a group of operators involved in operating, adjusting, and regulating chemical feed machines, sludge digestion pumps, flow meters, valves, and other equipment. Supervises and works with a group of operators involved in checking and adjusting the flow and levels in varied tanks and sludge chambers. Supervises and works with a group of operators involved in maintaining proper liquid levels in pressure accumulators. Supervises and works with a group of operators involved in operating the sewage plant incinerator. Gives assignments and instructions to subordinates. Prepares reports. Maintains records and files. Reviews performance of employees and determines assignments so as to use each to his/her best ability and achieve objectives of low cost and good quality of work output. Supervises and leads activities of employees so as to attain optimum results in terms of cost, quality, and group morale. Provides instruction and development opportunities for personnel, communicating agency policies and other pertinent information as appropriate. Takes appropriate action when employees excel, meet, or fall below work performance standards. Handles personal relationship with employees (interviewing, transferring, disciplining, and so forth) by applying sound supervisory and leadership skills. Carries out agency policies and programs as they apply to the unit. Performs special assignments as assigned by the superior. Prepares reports with recommendations. 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. Supervises assigned staff and plans, organizes, and implements projects within the unit. Supervises cleaning of storm water, sanitary sewer and sewer catch basin. Supervises repair of broken sewer lines and installation of new sewer pipes. Assesses parts and ensures replacement. Keeps records of attendance, time spent on projects, and completed work. Obtains, stores, safeguards, and supervises the use of equipment, materials, and supplies. Investigates complaints and accidents; ensures corrective action is taken. Establishes work schedules. Inspects work and ensures adherence to proper procedures and safety standards. Coordinates emergency repairs. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.

Experience

Three (3) years of experience in operating, adjusting, regulating, repairing, and maintaining pumps, valves, electric motors, and other electrical and mechanical equipment used in a sewage treatment plant. Four (4) years of experience in sewer installation or repair work and/or in varied plumbing work and/or in the operation and maintenance of sewer maintenance equipment, one (1) year of which shall have been in a lead worker capacity.

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. 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. Appointees may be required to possess a valid water and/or wastewater operator license of the appropriate class, depending on the permit level of the facility, issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The appointing authority is responsible for the verification of the license. Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of procedures used in operating, adjusting, and regulating sewage plant pumps, valves, and other equipment. Ability to analyze sewage plant operational problems. Ability to organize assigned supervisory and other work. Ability to develop effective work methods. Ability to give assignments and instructions to employees and to evaluate their job performance. Ability to prepare reports. Ability to maintain 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 with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible CODE: 11/04/2011 SEWER REPAIRER SUPERVISOR Knowledge of procedures and methods used for cleaning, constructing, maintaining, and repairing sewers. Knowledge of appropriate safety protocols and procedures. Knowledge of various types of equipment, materials, and supplies used for sewer cleaning, construction, maintenance, and repair. Knowledge of complex mechanical and manual sewer operations. Knowledge of methods used for cleaning, maintaining, and repairing sewers. Knowledge of methods and procedures used to locate and clear sewer stoppages. Knowledge of sewer pipe and line installation methods. Ability to supervise assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit. Ability to analyze sewage operation problems. Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods. Ability to ensure quality standards and productivity are maintained, and work objectives are met. Ability to perform highly complex mechanical operations. Ability to safely operate sewer maintenance equipment. Ability to obtain, use, store, and safeguard equipment, materials, and supplies. Ability to keep records of attendance, hours, work completed, and supplies used. Ability to learn how 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 if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. CODE: 11/18/2024 DUAL TITLE CODE: This dual title job specification is for local government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions

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. 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. The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority. 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.