ASSISTANT WATER WORKS SUPERINTENDENT

This position is responsible for assisting in overseeing and directing the administration, operation, maintenance, repairs and planning of the activities of the City's Water Bureau. An employee in this class is available on a twenty-four hour call basis in addition to the regular workday, and assumes responsibility for the Bureau in the absence of the Water Works Superintendent. While the ability to exercise independent judgment is a requirement, general supervision is received from administrative personnel. Direct supervision is exercised over assigned personnel. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only) Assists in directing the daily administration, operation, maintenance and repairs of the water supply and treatment system; Assists in designing and planning for water main installations and extensions for better service and improved water supply; Plans and directs the repair and inspection of water mains, fire hydrants, water meters and metering installations used to measure water consumption; Engages, coordinates and supervises the work of outside contractors and consultants and determines if the work meets legal requirements and specifications; Conducts surveys of water distribution system and supply system for leaks and other areas of unaccounted for water and recommends corrective action to be taken and sets up preventive maintenance programs; Establishes suitable sampling points and participates in the conduct of laboratory and field analysis to insure that the quality of water is proper and safe; Oversees the treatment and pumping operations of the citys water system; Oversees Water Treatment Chemical and Preventive Maintenance Contracts; Oversees and updates, when required, the Water Systems Comprehensive Monitoring Plan; Oversees the Water Systems Chemical Bulk Storage and Cross Connection Control Programs; Oversees the preparation and submission of the Monthly Water System Operation Report; Oversees the submission of compliance monitoring sample results to the WCDOH; Assists in the preparation of the Annual Water Quality Report; Assumes responsibility for the administration and operation of the Bureau in the absence of the Water Works Superintendent. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER A) Possession of a Master's Degree in Engineering or a related field and three (3) years of experience in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of a municipal water supply or treatment system of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or B) Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field and five (5) years of experience as described in (A), three (3) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or C) Possession of an Associate's Degree in Engineering or a related field and seven (7) years of experience as described in (A) and (B), three (3) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or D) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) through (C). SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1) Possession of a minimum of a Grade 1B Community Water Plant Operator's Certificate and eligibility for obtainment of a Grade D Community Water Systems Operator's Certificate issued by the New York State Department of Health; 2) Possession of a Class D Driver's License valid in the State of New York. SEE more job description at http://www.Yonkersny.gov CLASSIFICATION: COMPETITIVE (CIVIL SERVICE TESTED POSITION) Please email all resumes and cover letters to [email protected]