Assistant Water District Superintendent - HELPS PROGRAM*

Located in the Department of Environmental Facilities – Valhalla: Under general supervision, the incumbent is responsible for the efficient operation, maintenance and repair of a Type IB (more than 2.5 million gallons per day [mgd]) and IIB (less than 2.5 mgd) Water Treatment Plant containing facilities for chlorination, corrosion control, Ultra-Violet (UV) Treatment, as well as distribution. An incumbent plans and gives direct supervision to a wide variety of operation, maintenance and repair staff. Work is performed with considerable independence in accordance with operating procedures, departmental goals and environmental standards. An incumbent is fully proficient in the skills and practices of the trade, with full knowledge of the principles, tools and techniques. The Assistant Water District Superintendent supervises at least one Water Treatment Plant Operator - IIB and may supervise a number of operators and mechanics. Does related work as required.

*THE DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE HAS DEVELOPED A HIRING PROGRAM THAT STREAMLINES THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS TO ALLOW AGENCIES TO HIRE DIVERSE, QUALIFIED PERMANENT EMPLOYEES QUICKLY AND WITHOUT EXAMINATIONS. EMPLOYEES HIRED UNDER THE HELP PROGRAM WILL BE APPOINTED ON A PERMANENT BASIS. THE HIRING FOR EMERGENCY LIMITED PLACEMENT (HELP) PROGRAM TEMPORARILY REMOVES THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAM REQUIREMENT FOR THIS TITLE.

Possession of a Grade IIB (or higher) Certification as a Water Treatment Plant Operator and Grade D certificate issued by the New York State Department of Health under Part 5 of the State Sanitary Code; and high school, trade school or equivalency diploma and five years of experience in the operation or maintenance of a water treatment plant, including four years as a water treatment operator or trainee.

1. Possess and maintain valid New York State Grade IIB and Grade D certificates while in the title.
2. Possess and maintain a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. 
3. Depending on work assignment, must meet standards of OSHA regulation(s) 1910.132-140 - Personal Protective Equipment, and will be required to meet Federal, State and local standards with respect to health and safety while in the title.

1. The number of years of experience required in the minimum qualifications is based upon the presumption of full-time employment. Part-time experience will be prorated based on a 35 hour workweek.
2. Verified and documented volunteer (unpaid) experience will only be credited when specifically allowed by the job description or examination announcement.

Education beyond the secondary level must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.