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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-10-05-Resolutions 09-195_Job Description - Water-Wastewater SupervisorTHE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA RESOLUTION 09-195 APPROVING THE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE WATERIWASTEW ATER SUPERVISOR POSITION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS,AND DIRECTING CITY STAFF TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF FILLING SAID POSITION IN THE NAME AND BY THE A UTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WA UKEE,IOWA WHEREAS,the City of Waukee,Dallas County,State oflowa,is a duly organized Municipal Organization;AND, WHEREAS,due to the impending retirement of the current Water/Wastewater Supervisor in December 2009,City staff has reviewed the job description for that position and recommend making certain revisions;AND, WHEREAS,the Waukee City Council has reviewed the revised job description for the position of WaterlW astewater Supervisor and finds it appropriate; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee,Iowa on this 5th day of October 2009 that it hereby approves the revised job description for the position of Water/Wastewater Supervisor,attached hereto as Exhibit A; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council directs City staff to begin the process of filling the position ofWaterlWastewater Supervisor. Attest: ROLL CALL VOTE Donald L.Bailey,Jr. Casey L.Harvey C.Isaiah McGee Darlene Stanton Mike Watts AYE X X X X X NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN EXHIBITA CITY OF WAUKEE JOB DESCRIPTION Title:Water/Wastewater Superintendent Department:Public Works Date:October 2009 FLSA: Reports To:Public Works Director PURPOSE OF POSITION With general direction from the Director of Public Works,operates and maintains the water distribution,wastewater plant,and the wastewater collection systems -including lift stations. Oversees the collection,testing and analyzing of water and wastewater samples.Prepares reports as required in accordance with EPA and DNR regulations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following duties are typical for this job.These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.Other duties may be required and assigned. 1.Collects and analyzes water and wastewater samples and prepares and submits reports to regulatory agencies,as required. 2.Rereads or special reads as needed. 2.Recommends ordering of supplies,special needs/projects,and advises Public Works Supervisor of problems/potential problems. 3.Responds to emergency situations in a timely fashion.Subj ect to emergency calls at anytime/repairs water main breaks,sewer back ups,and lift station alarms. 4.Maintain and operate wastewater treatment plant and collection system including lift stations. 5.Prepares reports as required and keep the City compliant in accordance with all EPA and DNR regulations. 6.Maintain and operate water distribution system. 7.Maintains the Back Flow Prevention Program. 8.Submits weekly work reports to Director of Public Works as requested. 9.Performs service calls pertaining to water and sanitary sewer. 10.Assists in the vacuum truck and camera truck operations. 11.Make recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of areas of responsibility. 12.Work with other departments;perform other related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully,an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,skill and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Grade II wastewater collection certificate and Grade II Water Distribution Certificate: high school diploma or GED and five (5)years experience in a water distribution/wastewater collection and treatment facility or a combination of education/experience that provides the necessary knowledge,skills and abilities.A Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program certificate. Skills To perform this job successfully,an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,skill,and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language Ability Ability to read,analyze,and interpret construction plans,professional journals,technical procedures,or governmental regulations.Ability to write reports,business correspondence,and procedure manuals.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers,clients,customers,and the general public. Mathematical Skills Ability to add,subtract,multiply,and divide in all units of measure,using whole numbers, common fractions,and decimals.Ability to compute rate,ratio,and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Cognitive Demands Working knowledge of applicable codes,ordinances and laws.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written,oral,or diagram form.Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Supervision of Others 4 Fulltime and seasonal part time. Physical Demands The physical 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 disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job,the employee is regularly required to stand;walk;sit; use hands to finger,handle,of feel;reach with hands and arms;and talk 0 hear.The employee frequently is required to climb or balance;stoop,kneel,crouch,or crawl;and taste or smell.The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 75 pounds.Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision,distance vision,color vision,peripheral vision,depth perception,and ability to adjust focus. Ability to assist in all area of Public Works such as snow removal,building and grounds maintenance,repair and clean-up on an on-call or as-needed basis. Certificates,Licenses,Registrations Class B CDL with air brake endorsement. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I have carefully read and understand the contents of this job description.I understand the responsibilities,requirements and duties expected of me.I understand that this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities,skills,duties,requirements,efforts or work conditions associated with the job.While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Employer reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as directed by the Employer.I understand that I may be required to work overtime,different shifts or hours outside the normally defmed workday or workweek.I also understand that this job description does not constitute a contract of employment nor does it alter my status as an at-will employee.I have the right to terminate my employment at any time and for any reason,and the Employer has a similar right. Employee Date City Administrator Date The City of Waukee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,the City of Waukee will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.