Chief Water/Wastewater Plant Operator

Performs supervisory and technical work in the operation of a water/wastewater plant and distribution system as a licensed operator.Essential functions are fundamental job duties. They do not include marginal tasks which are also performed but are incidental to the primary functions. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, nor does every position allocated to the class necessarily perform every duty listed. Personal characteristics required of all employees such as honesty, industry, sobriety and the ability to get along with others, are presumed qualities and may not be listed specifically. • Supervises and evaluates staff; provides input in hiring, termination and disciplinary action decisions. • Schedules and assigns personnel to shifts; trains and instructs new personnel. • Directs activities necessary to maintain adequate water supply levels and pressures. • Supervises safe and effective chlorination of water. • Supervises and participates in testing and treatment for sterilization of new wells, mains and storage tanks. • Develops water sampling procedures. • Conducts regular inspections of supply facility. • Detects malfunctions of equipment and initiates corrective measures. • Prepares and maintains records and reports. Full duties, requirements, and benefits are in the original posting.