State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Water Resource Recovery Facility Superintendent (40 Hour) (9249FM)

$50.05-$65.68 Hourly / $4,003.64-$5,254.22 BiWeekly /
$104,495.00-$137,135.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

At the University of Connecticut, Storrs this class is responsible for the operations, maintenance and the overall performance of the Class IV, Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF), including daily on-site supervision, process control direction, and acts as the responsible signatory for all discharge monitoring reports.

GUIDELINES FOR JOB CLASS USE

Within the Water Pollution Control and Water Reclamation Facilities the Water Resource Recovery Facility Superintendent (Class IV Operator) is accountable for ensuring all regulatory requirements are met as the Chief Operator.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general direction from the Associate Director of Energy and Water Conservation or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises all Water Pollution Control Operators, Water Pollution Control Technicians, Water Pollution Control Trainees, Water Pollution Control Operator Mechanics, student workers, interns, and other staff such as contractors, vendors, and consultants, etc.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Performs and produces all of the University of Connecticut’s obligations pursuant to Section 22a-430 of the Connecticut General Statutes (CGS) and Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (RCSA) Per Section 402(b) of the Clean Water Act, as amended September 26, 1973, which is incorporated into the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (NPDES) for Compliance under the regulations set forth by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), and federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); 
  • Responsible for completing and submitting to the governing authority the Monthly Operation Report (MOR), Nutrient Analysis Report (NAR), Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (NET DMR), Acute and Chronic toxicity reports (ATMR/CTMR), including yearly reporting of the Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Study for the laboratory’s Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification; 
  • Performs related scheduling and documentation of facility grit and biosolids disposal, yearly facility Nitrogen Cost Reports and other reporting as required; 
  • Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff; 
  • Provides staff training and assistance; 
  • Conducts performance evaluations; 
  • Determines priorities and plans facility work; 
  • Supervises daily on-site process control direction and overall performance of the Class IV Water Pollution Control Facility; 
  • Oversees operation of a Class IV  Water Pollution Control Facility Laboratory; 
  • Writes, ensures adherence to and informs all staff of facility and  laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP); 
  • Supervises all laboratory testing including Quality Assurance Quality Control QA/QC studies for the laboratory’s federal EPA certification; 
  • Performs highly skilled biological and chemical analyses of water pollution control and water reclamation process in accordance with regulations, procedures and standards set forth by Connecticut (DEEP), federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the “Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater” compiled and updated by the American Public Health Association, American Water Works Association, and the Water Environment Federation; 
  • Calibrates laboratory and testing equipment; 
  • Evaluates, reports and makes decisions regarding primary and secondary treatment as well as process control changes based on laboratory test results and protocols; 
  • Makes decisions to bring additional equipment on-line or take equipment off-line; observes, documents and maintains the health of the biomass conditions based on laboratory and field analysis; 
  • Reports the biomass conditions based on laboratory and field analysis; 
  • Makes adjustments to biology retention time based on condition of incoming flow and biomass conditions using complex mathematical calculations including, but not limited to, mass balance equation, food to micro-organism ratios (F/M), biosolids production rate, biosolids retention time, BOD formulas, pump flow rates, tank volumes and several additional calculations as required for process control; 
  • Maintains and records data capturing facility operations, laboratory tests and analyses using the facilities  water data management program; prepares operations and performance reports as required using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS); 
  • Schedules, coordinates and assists with the fats, oils and grease (FOG) inspection and removal program; 
  • Performs duties of a  Class IV Operator to include, but not limited to, complex facility operation and repairs, monitoring and maintenance of lift stations as well as performs related duties as required; 
  • Performs a full range of complex duties in the repair, operation, monitoring and maintenance of water pollution control,  water reclamation and lift station facilities and equipment; 
  • Responsible for the processing and ultimate disposal of biosolids and reclaimed water processing; 
  • Operates and maintains such equipment as grit chambers, step screens, bar racks, grinders, pumps, chemical dosing systems, dewatering systems , clarifier tanks, chlorination chambers and others; 
  • Performs complex repairs to and/or replaces all equipment including valves, motors, pipes, pumps and other machinery; 
  • Performs highly skilled biological and chemical analyses of the water pollution control and water reclamation process in accordance with regulations, schedules, coordinates and assists with the fats, oils and grease (FOG) inspection and removal program; 
  • Records meters and gauge values and interpret information according to operating characteristics; 
  • Identifies issues and implements resolutions for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system (SCADA) alarms based on available information; 
  • Supervises the work and performance of contractors; 
  • Acts as liaison with other departments, agencies and officials, internally and externally, regarding policies, procedures, maintenance and repairs to Water Pollution Control collection systems, lift stations and equipment; 
  • Prepares operational records, reports and correspondence; 
  • Adheres to federal and state Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements (OSHA) as well as University Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies; 
  • Maintains cleanliness and organizational standards consistent within water pollution control  facilities; 
  • Makes recommendations on policies, procedures and/or and standards; 
  • Authorizes and/or supervises emergency or preventative maintenance shut-down and or start-ups; 
  • Makes budget conscious recommendations for equipment purchases or contractual repairs; 
  • Answers inquiries with regard to university user services to ensure customer satisfaction and proper system functions; 
  • May perform collection of samples from various sections of treatment plant and performs biological and chemical tests, prepare, reagents and analyze wastewater and reclaimed water for the following, to include, but not limited to: settleable solids, chlorine residuals, temperatures, hydrogen low concentrations (pH), suspended solids, volatile suspended solids, dissolved oxygen (DO), bio-chemical oxygen demand (BOD), total alkalinity, turbidity, mixed liquor evaluation, sample titration, biosolids volume index, total e-coli and coliform tests, etc.;
  • Performs other related tasks as required and/or assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge, understanding and application of the operations of a large, multi-treatment water pollution control facility including water reclamation; 
  • Considerable knowledge and understanding of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, permit requirements and guidelines as they relate to the Clean Water Act and compliance with the University’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES); 
  • Considerable knowledge of 
    • principles, methods and procedures of wastewater and water reclamation chemistry and understanding of sampling procedures used in laboratory analyses of wastewater and reclaimed water set forth by “Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater” laboratory practices, procedures and methods; 
    • federal and state Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); 
    • wastewater and reclaimed water organizations and training resources; 
    • and ability to utilize computer software programs such as, but not limited to, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, water data management program, Computerized  Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS); 
    • nitrification/denitrification processes; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to 
    • repair and maintain pumps, tanks and other equipment used in wastewater and water reclamation treatment; 
    • perform all lower level Water Pollution Control Operator duties including laboratory operations, and maintenance; 
    • maintain thorough and accurate operational and maintenance records; 
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Experience in the operation and maintenance of a Class III, or higher, biological wastewater treatment facility, as required by the DEEP Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, as found below. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class are required to possess at the time of hire a Class IV Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator Certificate in accordance with the regulations of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). 
  • Incumbents in this class are required by DEEP to possess and retain appropriate current certifications, licenses or permits, as required by the DEEP Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
  • Incumbents in this class are required to possess and retain specific education and/or experience to meet various certification requirements.
NOTE: DEEP Regulations: An Applicant for Class IV Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator Certification: Shall submit satisfactory evidence of (A) at least four years of experience in the operation of a Class III or IV wastewater treatment facility, of which experience at least two years are direct responsible charge experience as a chief operator at a Class III wastewater treatment facility or shift or process control operator at a Class IV wastewater treatment facility; (i) a high school diploma or G.E.D.; and (ii) successful completion of higher education equivalent to at least 135 CEUs in a field determined by the commissioner to be related to the operation of a wastewater treatment facility; and (B) pass the Class IV examination. 

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 be exposed to extreme weather conditions in all seasons, highly disagreeable effects of waste, loud and potentially dangerous machinery and working with chemicals; may be required to lift moderately 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

FM 30

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

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Water Pollution Control Supervisor (40 Hour) in Salary Group FM 26 approved effective July 15, 2022 (Revised to retitle, modify content and adjust salary group as a result of the NP-2 OJE Study Stipulated Agreement, modernize format, and add Acknowledgement section) Item No. 23-190R Item No. 23-207

EFFECTIVE DATE

05/19/2023
CLASS: 9249FM; EST: 4/20/1979; REV: 8/30/2023;