- Salary
- $60k – $75k/yr
- Location
- Zanesville, OH, OH, US
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
MINORITY APPLICANTS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
The Civil Service Office is now accepting applications for the position of Deputy Wastewater Superintendent in the Wastewater Treatment Division.
Please use this link to apply:
Position Qualifications
An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is: post secondary education, training or experience and possession of State of Ohio Certificate, Class III Operator in Wastewater Treatment. Five [5] years successful experience in wastewater treatment, and maintenance of stormsewer and sludge disposal collection systems. Demonstrable ability to manage others.
Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.
Licensure or Certification Requirements
State of Ohio Class III Operator License in Wastewater Treatment; State motor vehicle operator's license.
Distinguishing Job Characteristics
Under general direction, provides assistance and support to Wastewater Superintendent in planning and managing Wastewater Treatment Plant operations. Serves as plant safety coordinator.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons, covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements.
An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is: post secondary education, training or experience and possession of State of Ohio Certificate, Class III Operator in Wastewater Treatment. Five [5] years successful experience in wastewater treatment, and maintenance of stormsewer and sludge disposal collection systems. Demonstrable ability to manage others.
Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.
Licensure or Certification Requirements
State of Ohio Class III Operator License in Wastewater Treatment; State motor vehicle operator's license.
Distinguishing Job Characteristics
Under general direction, provides assistance and support to Wastewater Superintendent in planning and managing Wastewater Treatment Plant operations. Serves as plant safety coordinator.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons, covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements.
- Directs operations of Wastewater Plant during absence of Superintendent.
- Supervises personnel engaged in plant operations and maintenance, collection/distribution, laboratory, and environmental/industrial responsibilities.
- Assigns and coordinates work and assures compliance with federal, state and local laws/regulations. Oversees work scheduling, provides staff training, and maintains authority to administer verbal and written reprimands. Resolves staff complaints, approves leaves and overtime and develops work methods.
- Monitors plant operations and advises Superintendent regarding plant operating problems or resolves problems within limitation of authority. Assures that plant operates safely by working closely with plant safety coordinator.
- Prepares NPDES, Bypass Reports, Industrial/County Billings Reports. Reviews and assists in preparation of Industrial, Health Department, DMR/QA, Sludge, payroll, annual budget and inventory reports. Signs reports during absence of Superintendent. Reviews reports prior to submission to regulatory agencies.
- Participates in community meetings related to wastewater, distribution and collection systems issues. Deals with and resolves property owner complaints and maintains good public relations.
- Assists contractors and engineers with scheduling, downtime, improvements and modifications to City's Stormsewer and sanitary systems.
- Assists Superintendent in preparing ordinances for approval by Administration that affect Wastewater Division.
- Conducts research, and develops, implements and assists in administration of Sludge Program, Combined Sewer Overflow Program, and other projects with division operations.
- Maintains and exercises Wastewater Division preventive maintenance program.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Scope of Supervision
Direct: Secretary to the Wastewater Superintendent; Wastewater Lead Operator; Plant Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor; Wastewater Laboratory Supervisor; Sewer/Drainage Maintenance Supervisor.
Indirect: All other staff assigned to Wastewater.
Equipment Operated
General office equipment; truck; car; two-way radio. Occasionally operates camera, gas detector, and locator.
Contacts with Others
City Engineer; Private Consulting Engineers; Contractors; Property owners; EPA officials; Health Department officials; Safety Center staff; general public.
Confidential Data
Non-public information contained in personnel files. Personnel planning strategies.
Working Conditions
Good working conditions when performing administrative work. Occasional exposure to heat, cold, dampness, smells, noise, chemicals, fumes, dirt, and dust when working in the field or plant. The employee must use standard safety precautions due to exposure to chemicals, chlorine, sulfur dioxide and other gases and bacteria, and exposure to injury from working around equipment.
Usual Physical Demands
The following physical demands are typically exhibited by position incumbents performing this job's essential duties and responsibilities. These physical demands are not and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job's essential duties because of an ADA disability.
While performing administrative duties, the employee occasionally exhibits digital dexterity when entering information into computer and other tasks. The employee frequently sits for extended periods of time, and occasionally stands and walks around the plant and other locations. Normal vision demands.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Class III Wastewater Treatment Plant operations and processes.
- Program maintenance procedures.
- Management principles.
- Budget management.
- Sewerline construction.
- Processes used during maintenance of both wastewater plant and collection systems.
- EPA and other federal, state and local regulations affecting operations of the plant and collection systems.
- Work hazards and safety precautions.
- Chemistry.
- Mathematics.
Ability to:
- Apply management principles to practical work situations.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with EPA, general public, officials, and others.
- Maintain and promote good public relations as city representative.
- Communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
- Work with and around chemicals, wastewater and other adverse conditions.
Skill in:
- Interpreting and implementing EPA and other regulations.
- Preparing EPA and other technical reports.
- Operation of wastewater plant equipment.
- Conducting and analyzing laboratory tests.
- Determining adjustments to plant operating processes.
- Troubleshooting plant operating problems.
General Information
Applicants must submit an electronic application by the deadline date. Proof of possession of a State of Ohio Class III license in Wastewater must be submitted with the application. All applications will then be reviewed by the Civil Service Commission to determine whether applicants have met the required qualifications. As a result of their evaluation, applicants will be notified whether they have been approved to proceed in the process.
There will not be a written civil service exam for this position. It should be noted that the position of Deputy Wastewater Superintendent requires the applicant to have a State of Ohio Class III license in Wastewater Treatment. The comprehensive written tests which were taken in order to acquire that license shall be considered as the civil service examination for the City of Zanesville. Applicant selected must be able to pass a physical and drug screen.
Submitting an Application
To be included in the process for the position of Deputy Wastewater Superintendent, you must have submitted an electronic application by the deadline date.
Required Documents to Upload
The following documents are required to be uploaded with the application:
- Driver's license copy
- Class III State of Ohio license in Wastewater Treatment
Optional Documents to Upload
The following documents may be uploaded with the application:
The following documents may be uploaded with the application:
- Résumé
- Other relevant certificates
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