HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008-020 N.C.S. 01/28/2008 Resolution No. 2008-020 N.C.S..
of the City of Petaluma, California
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN BY ESTABLISHING THE NEW CLASSIFICATION,
PAY RANGE AND UNIT ASSIGNMENT OF
WATER RECYCLING PLANT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
WHEREAS, the City wishes to keep current its Classification and Compensation Plan;
and amendments and or revisions to the Classification and Compensation Plan are effective upon
approval by the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, the City Manager/ Personnel Officer has determined that certain duties and
responsibilities are appropriately allocated to the classification Water Recycling Plant Operations
Supervisor (as attached hereto and. marked Attachment A); and,
WHEREAS, the pay range and unit assignment for the classification as listed below and
the revised classification as listed above, are hereby recommended, effective with the adoption of
this Resolution; and,
Classification Title Pa. ~.°Ran a Per;Nl~onth Unit„Assignment
Water Recycling Plant $7 028.67-$7,380.53-$7,749.73-$8,] 36.27-$8,543.60 Unit 9 -
Operations Supervisor Mid-Management
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby approve
the amendments to the Classification and Compensation Plan as written in this Resolution
including the amendment in the Competitive Service of the Personnel System; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this action is taken pursuant to Personnel Code
3.04.020 and Personnel Rules and Regulations (Rule IV- Classification and Rule V -
Compensation) and, that the notice of this action has been properly posted.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the ro ed s to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 28`h day of January, f
2008, by the following vote:
City
A~ey
AYES: Barrett, Freitas, Harris, Nau, O'Brien, Vice Mayor Babbitt, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
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~A.L U~ ATTACHMENT A
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CLASS SPECIFICATION
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Date: 01/28/08
Job Class: 09
Water Recycling Plant Operations Supervisor
Summary
Plan, coordinate, and supervise the operation and maintenance of the water recycling plant
and pumping facilities which include wastewater pump stations, preliminary treatment (screens,
grit), secondary treatment, pond treatment, wetlands treatment, chlorination/dechlorination,
tertiary treatment, UV disinfection, sludge thickening, anaerobic digestion, sludge dewatering,
biosolids management, and water balance management including secondary and tertiary
pumping stations; supervise and oversee plant activities to ensure that recycled, treated and/or
discharged wastewater complies with regulatory requirements.
Class Characteristics
r General direction is provided by the Engineering Manager. The incumbent is the designated chief
plant operator as defined under the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Operator Plant
Certification regulations and provides advanced technical expertise regarding plant operations.
Responsibilities include direct supervision of supervisory, professional, technical, journey-level
operators, and administrative services staff.
Essential Duties, Skills, and Demands of the Position
The duties, skills and demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties, skills and
demands.
Duties:
Plan, coordinate, and supervise the operation and maintenance of the water recycling plant
and related facilities.
Consult with laboratory and industrial waste personnel to modify plant operations as required.
Plan, coordinate and oversee the work of staff engaged in wastewater treatment and recycling
operations and maintenance; review and validate plant operational data, including laboratory
tests, to verify process effectiveness and efficiency; review sampling stations and techniques to
assure proper results.
Ensure that any operational changes are communicated, as well as documented in Standard
Operating Procedures.
Ensure plant compliance with federal, state and other regulations; work with regulatory
agencies to facilitate inspections, address deficiencies and/or improve processes; assist in
preparing responses to citizen complaints and concerns.
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Assist in public information and educational programs, including facility tours.
Ensure adequate plant staffing; provide direct supervision of supervisory, professional, technical,
journey-level operators, and administrative services staff; assign, train and evaluate the
performance of subordinate personnel; take appropriate action; verify and monitor staff
proficiency and required certifications.
Participate in planning and reviewing plant design, upgrade and expansion project.
Coordinate the operation, preventive maintenance, and repair of the plant control system.
Coordinate the modification of software, computer, microprocessors and field instrumentation
for more efficient,. reliable., and economical plant operation.
Develop safety procedures and be responsible for their implementation.
Oversee the use of plant equipment, facilities, technology and supplies; ensure that equipment
is functioning properly and that timely maintenance and repairs are performed; ensure the
appropriate use of information technology and related tools to support plant operations;
monitor and ensure the proper use of chemicals, materials and personal safety equipment;
coordinate preventive maintenance; develop accident prevention, emergency and disaster
plans; review OSHA and other regulatory safety requirements and adjust safety plans as
necessary.
Prepare a variety of reports, forms, correspondence and related documentation regarding
assigned operations; ensure that all mandated forms and reports are properly completed and
filed in a timely manner.
Prepare and administer division budget; approve and monitor expenditures to ensure budgetary
compliance; prepare specifications and make recommendations for purchasing new or
replacement equipment.
Confer with City management, administrative and other personnel to coordinate assigned
activities; make presentations to City officials, management, employees, contractors, regulators,
advisory bodies, and/or the community as assigned.
Track electric and gas utility demand and optimize usage.
Substitute for other division personnel as required.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities:
Plan, coordinate, and supervise the work of staff assigned to water recycling plant operations
and maintenance.
Ensure water recycling plant compliance with departmental policies and regulatory
requirements.
Review, evaluate and interpret the results of laboratory analyses and studies.
Analyze the economic and technical feasibility of various operational alternatives in meeting
the objectives of the plant.
Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in text, mathematical or diagram form.
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Prepare a variety of technical and administrative reports and documents.
Effectively present information in a clear and concise manner fo senior management, public
groups, City Council and/or others.
Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Utilize standard business computer hardware and software to maximize productivity and
efficiency.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the
work.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk,
talk, hear, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to use hands to
finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and will frequently be required to enter data into
a terminal, personal computer or keyboard device and operate office equipment requiring
repetitive arm/hand movement. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance,
stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste or smell. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up
to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.. While performing
the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
Other work conditions include exposure to unpleasant odors, mechanical parts, fumes, airborne
particles, wet environments and moderate noise levels. There is some risk of exposure to
hazardous fumes and substances. Employees must operate an automobile to attend various
meetings and workshops.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Operations, services and activities of a water recycling plant.
Principles and practices of water recycling and wastewater treatment.
Materials, methods, tools and equipment used in the operation and maintenance of water
recycling facilities.
Principles, objectives and tests used in a water and wastewater testing laboratory.
Principles and practices of water recycling plant safety and security.
Methods and techniques of developing and implementing an Emergency Response Program,
Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan, Chemical storage plans, Hazardous Material
Business Plan, and others as required to meet all safety regulations a preventive maintenance
program.
Methods and techniques of monitoring and regulating chemical processes pertaining to
wastewater treatment.
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Operational characteristics of materials and equipment used in water recycling systems
including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition ~SCADA) systems, treatment tanks, pumps,
motors, chemical feeds, and related materials.
Rules and regulations governing water recycling operations, including certification requirements
and environmental regulatory mandates.
Occupational health and safety standard practices pertaining to water recycling facilities.
Principles and practices of personnel. management including supervision, training, goal setting,
performance evaluation, employee development, and succession planning.
Principles and practices of budget administration.
Principles and practices of electrical usage as it relates to water recycling including local utility
rate structure.
Federal, state and local laws pertaining to wastewater treatment and water recycling.
Standard business computer applications including Microsoft Office, Computerized
Maintenance Management Systems, Regulatory Reporting Systems, Wonderware, and other
programs used in the routine business of a water recycling facility.
Process control calculations and tracking for optimization of plant processes, laboratory analyses
of water and wastewater, and. instrumentation and computer applications common to water
recycling facilities.
Special Physical Requirement:
May be required to enter confined space and /or respond in an emergency. Must be able to
wear Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and perform confined space entry and
emergency response duties in protective clothing and. equipment including SCBA weighing 32
pounds.
Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to the education and experience likely to provide the required
knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to gain such knowledge and abilities
would be:
Education:
Equivalent to an Associate of Arts Degree from an accredited college with major coursework in
water resources, engineering, environmental studies, chemistry, biology, or a related field.
Experience:
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of a
water recycling plant, including at least two years of program administrative and supervisory
experience.
Licenses/Certificates:
Possession of a valid Grade V Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the
State of California Water Resources Control Board or ability to obtain within one year.
Continued maintenance of a valid certificate is a condition of continuing employment.
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Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.
.Established: O1 /28/08
Resolution 2008-020 N.C.S.
Department: Water Resources and Conservation
FLSA Status: Exempt
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