2/8/80
1/12/83
Rev 1/93
City of San José
PLANT SHIFT SUPERVISOR (3614)
CLASS PURPOSE:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of work of moderate difficulty
supervising the activities of a work shift
in the Operations section of the Water Pollution Control Plant. Performs related
work as required.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESULTS: (Any one position may not include all the
duties listed, nor do the examples
cover all the duties which may be performed.)
- Monitors and maintains the integrity of the sewage treatment processes and
ensures compliance with federal and state
quality standards.
- Supervises the entire operation of the Water Pollution Control Plant on an
assigned shift in the absence of the Plant
General Operations Supervisor.
- Supervises and trains operating personnel assigned to the shift to ensure
that tasks are performed correctly and in a timely
manner.
- Interprets data collected via computer and laboratory analyses; makes
adjustments to the treatment process, as needed.
- Assures completeness and accuracy of time cards.
- Arranges for replacement personnel to provide coverage for absent employees.
- Assesses equipment malfunctions and take appropriate corrective action.
- Conducts safety training and drills in handling of chlorine,
sulfur dioxide,
and other hazardous materials.
- Assigns work and evaluates work activity of subordinates.
- Reviews and improves operating procedures.
- Supervises the maintenance of operations records for an assigned shift, and
evaluates records against optimum scales.
- Approves all maintenance work order requests on assigned shift.
- Determines magnitude and consequences of operational problems associated with
digital computer, field instrumentation,
process, or auxiliary equipment.
- Ensures safety of employees and the safe operation of equipment utilized.
- Ensures security and cleanup of the work areas.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the fourth level class in the Plant Operations series. Incumbents in
this class are responsible for the activities
of a work shift in the operations section under general supervision of the Plant
General Operations
Supervisor and supervises Senior Plant Operators, Plant Operators, and Plant
Operator Trainees This class differs from
that of Senior Plant Operator in that incumbents of the latter class have
smaller numbers of workers normally assigned
to a specific unit, and are not responsible for full supervision of these
employees. This class differs from the
next higher class of Plant General Operations Supervisor in that incumbents of
the latter are responsible for the overall
operations of the entire Operations section, and supervise Plant Shift
Supervisors.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Knowledges, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the principles of primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment,
sludge treatment and disposal, and disinfection.
- Knowledge of the operation of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic equipment
found in a large waste water treatment
facility.
- Knowledge of safety practices and procedures used in waste water treatment
facilities.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision.
- Ability to utilize the computer to regulate the flow of sewage through the
treatment plant.
- Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports.
- Ability to perform a variety of plant operation duties and operate a variety
of waste water treatment plant equipment.
- Ability to work effectively with co-workers, supervisors and the public.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to provide lead direction and training.
Competency Knowledges, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of computerized control processes.
- Ability to supervise, train and evaluate subordinate staff.
- Ability to recommend and implement new and improved operating procedures.
- Ability to monitor and maintain the integrity of the waste water treatment
processes and ensure compliance with Federal
and State quality standards.
- Ability to interpret data collected and make process modifications.
Training and Experience
Any combination of training and experience equivalent to completion of high
school and four (4) years increasingly
responsible experience in the operation of a waste water treatment plant or
equivalent.
Licenses/Certificates
Possession of a valid California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)
IV Grade Operator Certificate.
P01-3614.SPC