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The Department of Waste Water Treatment shall have available personnel to carry out the functions and duties of the Department as set forth in the job descriptions established by Council.
All Department personnel shall be subject to twenty-four hour call to duty during emergency situations.
A continual upgrading of education and training shall be required.
(Ord. 93-144. Passed 6-1-93.)
The Superintendent of Waste Water Treatment shall:
(a) Be qualified to supervise and be responsible for the operation of waste water treatment facilities;
(b) Maintain and cause to be maintained records of laboratory tests and related work;
(c) Provide required reports and materials to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or other agencies as required;
(d) Be qualified to establish standards and issue general instructions for the operation activities of waste water treatment facilities;
(e) Plan training courses for all personnel employed in the Department of Waste Water Treatment when necessary and/or required; and
(f) Coordinate activities with the Department of Buildings, the Municipal Engineer's office and other departments and divisions as necessary for the operation of waste water treatment facilities.
The Superintendent shall be appointed by the Mayor with the concurrence of a majority of the members elected to Council. Any person considered for such appointment shall be certified by the Ohio EPA and shall possess certification as appropriate for the Ohio EPA Classification of Facilities. A continual upgrading of education and training shall be required.
(Ord. 93-144. Passed 6-1-93; Ord. 05-70. Passed 5-17-05; Ord. 18-109. Passed 10-16-18.)
The Assistant Superintendent of Waste Water Treatment shall:
(a) Work at the direction of, and under the supervision of, the Superintendent. The employment of the Assistant Superintendent shall be under the jurisdiction of the Mayor. The Assistant Superintendent shall possess at least a Class III Operator's Certificate. The Assistant Superintendent shall be qualified to supervise the work performed by the personnel within the Department and he or she shall prepare all work schedules for such personnel.
(b) Assist the Superintendent in the preparation of schedules for work programs and projects as required. He or she shall maintain all records concerning plant operation, complaints received and disposition of work programs underway and completed, and such other reports and files as directed by the Superintendent.
(c) Inform and consult with the Superintendent regarding all major operational problems which may be encountered;
(d) Inspect the plant and equipment to ascertain the proper operation thereof;
(e) Set up schedules of maintenance procedure for all equipment, which schedules shall be determined, in part, by the advice and information relayed to him or her by the employees involved with the workings of such equipment; and
(f) Consult with the Superintendent in order to plan a proper and timely schedule of maintenance programs for all motor driven equipment, as well as perform all other additional duties as directed by the Superintendent.
(Ord. 93-144. Passed 6-1-93.)
(a) In General. The Chief Plant Operator shall perform technical and supervisory work in the management of a waste water treatment plant.
(b) Distinguishing Features of the Class. The employee in this class is responsible for the overall management and direction of the plant, including laboratory, office and mechanical functions. The emphasis of the work is upon the proper and economical utilization of staff, equipment and treatment techniques in processing sewage which gravitates or is pumped to the plant, and upon achieving an acceptable, pure effluent. The work is performed in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations and is under the direct supervision of the Waste Water Treatment Superintendent.
(c) Duties. The Chief Plant Operator shall:
(1) Direct and review the work of operations maintenance plant personnel.
(2) Analyze plant and laboratory reports and direct the adjustment of processing methods to improve plant efficiency and to achieve maximum purification with economy.
(3) Prepare reports on plant operations for submission to the Superintendent.
(4) Supervise the maintenance of records of plant operation.
(5) Supervise, chemical, bacteriological and physical tests and order laboratory supplies and equipment.
(6) Maintain inventory of replacement parts and supplies.
(7) Conduct on-the-job training with a view toward developing employee skills.
(8) Supervise preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
(9) Carry out other duties deemed necessary by the Superintendent.
(d) Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. The Chief Plant Operator shall:
(1) Have a comprehensive knowledge of the machines, equipment, materials and operating practices of a modern waste water treatment plant;
(2) Have thorough knowledge of the chemical and physical processes involved in the treatment of waste water;
(3) Have good knowledge of the practices, methods, materials and tools of the mechanical and electrical trade;
(4) Be able to supervise and inspect the work of plant operators;
(5) Be able to direct work in the repair and maintenance of plant equipment and facilities;
(6) Be able to keep records and prepare clear and concise reports on plant operations;
(7) Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, employees and the general public; and
(8) Have mechanical ability.
(e) Basic Qualifications. The Chief Plant Operator shall have extensive experience in the operation and maintenance of waste water treatment facilities, be able to follow oral and written instructions, be a high school graduate or equivalent and have a valid driver's license issued by the State.
(f) Additional Requirements.
(1) The Chief Plant Operator shall be in possession of a Waste Water Works Class III Operator's Certificate issued by the Ohio EPA.
(2) The Chief Plant Operator must be on call twenty-four hours a day and supply his or her own transportation to and from the job site.
(3) The Chief Plant Operator must have the skills and ability necessary to use a self-contained breathing apparatus.
(4) The Chief Plant Operator's duties may require the ability to enter areas using ladders or by climbing steep inclines of excavated areas.
(5) The Chief Plant Operator must have the skill necessary to speak and understand the English language with a high degree of clarity and must be able to use a standard phone system in a professional manner.
(Ord. 93-144. Passed 6-1-93.)
(a) In General. The Chemist performs laboratory work, is responsible for computer analysis of all waste water treatment for monthly reports and supervises all sampling and analysis. The chemist also does related work as required.
(b) Distinguishing Features of the Class. The position of Chemist is a high level, professional, technical position. It involves responsibility for the accuracy and methods of all laboratory analyses. The work is performed in accordance with State and local regulations and is under the direct supervision of the Chief Plant Operator.
(c) Duties. The Chemist shall:
(1) Perform specialized and complex chemical, bacteriological and physical tests and analyses of raw, partially treated and treated waste water and by-products to determine efficiency of waste water treatment plant processes.
(2) Perform necessary analyses of samples in conjunction with the City's Federal Industrial Waste Pretreatment Program.
(3) Prepare standard solutions and determine their exact concentration.
(4) Prepare reports of laboratory analyses and submit them to the Chief Plant Operator.
(5) Carry out other duties deemed necessary by the Chief Plant Operator.
(d) Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. The Chemist shall:
(1) Have thorough knowledge of modern waste water treatment theory;
(2) Have a sound basis of chemistry and bacteriology;
(3) Be able to follow oral and written instructions, paying attention to many detailed and specific instructions; and
(4) Be able to take the initiative to solve problems which may arise.
(e) Basic Qualifications. The Chemist shall have actual laboratory experience in waste water treatment or related fields, a college degree with a strong background in chemistry and/or biology and a valid driver's license issued by the State.
(f) Additional Requirements.
(1) The Chemist must be available for emergencies twenty-four hours a day and supply his or her own transportation to and from the job site.
(2) The Chemist must possess a Waste Water Works Class I, II or III Certificate, or be able to certify for the same in two years.
(3) The Chemist must be able to speak and understand the English language with a high degree of clarity and must be able to use a standard phone system in a professional manner.
(4) The Chemist will also determine the correct place and area for sample collection. This may require him or her to enter an area using a ladder or steep stairs or to enter slippery, overgrown areas in an attempt to collect water samples.
(5) The Chemist must be able to use a standard self-contained breathing apparatus.
(Ord. 93-144. Passed 6-1-93.)
(a) In General. The Laboratory Technician shall assist in the performance of laboratory analysis, implementation and operation of the Industrial Waste Pretreatment Program and other related work.
(b) Distinguishing Features of the Class. The position of Laboratory Technician is a high level, professional, technical position. It involves responsibility for the accuracy and methods of all laboratory analysis. The work is performed in accordance with State and local regulations and is under the direct supervision of the Chief Plant Operator and/or Chemist.
(c) Duties. The Laboratory Technician shall:
(1) Perform specialized and complex chemical, bacteriological and physical tests and analyses of raw, partially treated and treated waste water and by-products to determine efficiency of waste water treatment plant processes.
(2) Collect and perform necessary analyses of samples in conjunction with the City's industrial pretreatment program when necessary.
(3) Prepare standard solutions and determine their exact concentration.
(4) Prepare reports of laboratory analyses and submit them to the Chief Plant Operator in the absence of the Chemist.
(d) Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. The Laboratory Technician shall have a sound basis in chemistry and/or bacteriology and be able to follow oral and written instructions, paying attention to many detailed and specific instructions.
(e) Basic Qualifications. The Laboratory Technician shall be a high school graduate or equivalent, have a strong background in chemistry and or biology and have a valid driver's license issued by the State.
(f) Additional Requirements.
(1) The Laboratory Technician may be required to collect samples on special occasions. This may require the Laboratory Technician to enter areas using ladders or steep stairs or to enter unstable areas near deep, turbulent water.
(2) The Laboratory Technician may be required to possess a Wastewater Works Class I, II or III Certificate or a Class I, II, III or IV Laboratory Technician Certificate.
(3) The Laboratory Technician must have the skills and ability necessary to use a standard self-contained breathing apparatus.
(4) The Laboratory Technician must supply his or her own transportation to and from the job site.
(5) The Laboratory Technician must be able to speak, write and understand the English language with a high degree of clarity and use a standard phone system in a professional manner.
(Ord. 93-144. Passed 6-1-93.)
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