To support the Water Works Department in the management of water treatment; to direct and supervise the efforts of plant operators, clerical personnel and other staff included in the treatment of water through plant management; participate as a senior staff member for the department and provide responsible assistance to department management staff.

(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of water treatment.
Practices of accounting, budget analysis and preparation and sound fiscal management.
Federal program guidelines and related compliance issues.
Principles and practices of relevant city and state governing bodies.
Effective techniques for employee supervision and motivation.
Union contracts and related employee organizations.
Skill to:
Operate appropriate equipment and machines utilized.
Operate assigned vehicle in course of duty.
Ability to:
Implement and maintain positive employee relations.
Promote and maintain highest integrity throughout all personnel.
Analyze and manage effective EEO/AA programs.
Identify, analyze and solve problems.
Plan work processes and procedures for self and other to follow.
Balance a fund; complete projects within budget requirements.
Show appropriate assertiveness and tact with colleagues and the general public.
Evaluate programs and personnel.
Prepare assigned reports.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Analyze appropriate maps, sketches and schematic diagrams.

Each applicant must have 7 years of progressively responsible work experience in drinking water treatment plant operation, including at least 4 years of supervisory experience. Supervisory experience must be at a treatment plant with a design capacity of at least 5 million gallons per day. At least one-half of the required work experience must have taken place within the five years immediately preceding the application deadline.

OR

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must have a valid Driver's License.
Must possess and maintain a valid Class III or IV Water Supply Professional Operator
Must be an excellent communicator and team builder.

MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION
Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.

Environmental Conditions: Primarily a plant environment; exposure to varying temperatures and slippery surfaces; light travel to meetings and other functions around the city required.
Physical Conditions: Essential and other important responsibilities and duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing and/or walking for prolonged periods of time; must be able to operate assigned vehicle; general manual dexterity required; audiovisual acuity required.