State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Water Systems Assistant Superintendent (1596TC)

$43.33-$56.36 Hourly / $3,249.58-$4,226.94 BiWeekly /
$84,814.00-$110,323.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Connecticut Valley Hospital this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor for a multi-treatment operation consisting of a Class III Water Treatment Plant and a Class I Water Transmission and Distribution System with a design flow rate of at least .70 million gallons per day.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general direction from a Water Systems Superintendent or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Leads Water System Operators, Maintainers and other employees assigned to the facilities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Assists the Water Systems Superintendent in the performance of assigned tasks;
  • Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff;
  • Provides staff training and assistance;
  • Conducts performance evaluations;
  • Determines priorities and plans facilities work;
  • Establishes and maintains plant procedures;
  • Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards;
  • Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding plant policies and procedures;
  • Prepares reports and correspondence;
  • Assists in supervising all standing operations of water treatment plant, water supply structures and water distribution system;
  • Assists in directing maintenance of water treatment plant, water distribution system and reservoir intake structures;
  • Schedules, supervises and responsible for all chemical treatment tests performed in relation to assigned activities;
  • Oversees watershed and reservoirs;
  • Assists in directing facility Cross Connection Control program;
  • Assists in keeping detailed records of plant operations;
  • Assists in the safety and security at plant sites;
  • Assists in the review of plans for water utility system expansions or repairs;
  • Assists in inspecting utility system expansions and repairs, and updating utility maps and drawings;
  • Assists in the preparation of water utility budgets;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • relevant agency policies and procedures; 
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
    • water treatment, water transmission, distribution and engineering principles; 
    • maintenance and repair methods for water treatment equipment, water transmission lines and facilities; 
  • Knowledge of methods and procedures used in testing and sampling raw and potable water; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to
    • solve problems and promote a team environment;
    • keep accurate records and prepare reports; 
    • utilize computer software; 
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of work experience in the operation and maintenance of Class III Water Treatment Plant and possession of a Class III Water Treatment Plant Operator license and a Class I Water Distribution System Operator license in accordance with the regulations of the Department of Public Health.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have included performing chemical and biochemical analyses of water.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Water Systems Operator.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class will be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications including a Class III Water Treatment Plant Operator license and a Class I Water Distribution System Operator license in accordance with the regulations of the Department of Public Health.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain specific education and/or experience to meet certification requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
  • A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may have some exposure to extreme weather conditions, loud and potentially dangerous machinery, working with chemicals and exposure to toxic fumes and may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and work in uncomfortable positions.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Examined

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(16)-Labor-Trades, Laundry

BARGAINING UNIT

(06)-SERVICE/MAINT (NP-2)

EEO

(8)-Service Maintenance

SALARY INFORMATION

TC 26

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

New Class. (Established as a result of the NP-2 OJE Study Stipulated Agreement.) Item No. 23-207

EFFECTIVE DATE

05/19/2023
CLASS: 1596TC; EST: 5/19/2023; REV: 8/21/2023;