7/24/96

City of San José

PLANT ASSISTANT GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR (3617)

CLASS PURPOSE
   Under general direction, performs work of moderate difficulty by providing administrative support to the Plant General Operations Supervisor in planning, organizing and managing the activities of the Operations Section of the Water Pollution Control Division of the Environmental Services Department. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESULTS (The position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed).

• Manages the Operations Section in the absence of the General Operations Supervisor. On occasion, may be called upon to fill in as Shift Supervisor to ensure adequate shift/weekend coverage.

• Participates with the Operations Section Head and General Operations Supervisor in the investigation of spills, toxic gas leaks and other critical incidents and recommends/implements corrective action as warranted.

• Participates in the selection and evaluation of Plant operations staff and assists in their orientation and training.

• Oversees on-the-job training programs for operations personnel and works with the Operations Section Training Committee in producing operator training modules.

• Oversees and participates in the "tailgate" safety program for the Operations Section. Coordinates Operations personnel training with the Department’s Training Resources unit to ensure that staff receive the safety training required by Cal OSHA, are properly trained in safety procedures and have the necessary certification to perform their jobs.

• Participates in the review of construction drawings and coordination planning for construction and maintenance shutdowns and power distribution changes.

• Assists the Plant General Operations Supervisor in the preparation of Operations Section reports.

• Processes time off request forms, training request forms and other scheduled personnel absences and prepares the weekly staffing schedule to ensure twenty-four hour per day, seven day per week coverage of various process units. Assists in producing the annual, seniority based, vacation list for the Operations Section.

• Coordinates operator performance evaluations with Department administrative staff to ensure adequate progression tracking and timely completion of evaluations in the Operations Section.

• Acts as management liaison to various continual improvement teams working within the Operations Section.

• May be called upon to lead tour groups through the facility and explain the function of the various process units.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
   The incumbent of this class is responsible for administrative duties associated with the Plant General Operations Supervisor's office and reports directly to the General Operations Supervisor. An incumbent may act as the General Operations Supervisor or Plant Shift Supervisor in their absence. This class differs from the lower class of Plant Shift Supervisor in that incumbents of the latter are responsible for the activities of a work shift and supervise Senior Plant Operators and Plant Operators.

Typical End Results Include: The overall administrative programs of the Plant General Operations Supervisor's office are functioning effectively: Weekly staffing schedules are produced in a timely manner; Performance Evaluations are completed on time; Operator on-the-job training programs are provided; Operations personnel receive appropriate safety training; An adequate number of "tailgate" safety sessions are held; Construction drawings are properly reviewed in the time frame allotted; Shutdowns and power switches are properly coordinated; Continual improvement efforts are ongoing.

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, pneumatic and other equipment found in a large water pollution control plant.
• Knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment used in physical, biological and chemical treatment of sewage.
• Knowledge of the safety practices and procedures used in a wastewater treatment plant.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision.
• Ability to use a personal computer to produce weekly staffing schedules, memos and reports, and perform tracking and record keeping functions.
• Ability to make effective public presentations, such as Plant tours, safety "tailgate" training sessions and other presentations as required.
• Ability to organize and maintain office files and other records in good order.
• Ability to maintain effective working relations with the public and other employees.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage a shift or the entire Operations Section as necessary.

• Knowledge of current developments in wastewater treatment.
• Knowledge of safety practices in a large wastewater treatment plant.
• Knowledge of continual improvement methodology and tools.
• Ability to supervise and manage the biological, hydraulic, and mechanical operations of the Water Pollution Control Plant.
• Ability to review and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Ability to use a personal computer to generate schedules, memos and records.
• Ability to conduct training sessions and Plant tours.

Training and Experience
   Any combination of training and experience equivalent to completion of high school and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant or equivalent. Two (2) years of this experience must be at a level equivalent to Plant Shift Supervisor with the City of San Jose.
   Experience as a Senior Plant Operator or equivalent may be substituted on the basis of two years experience as a Senior Plant Operator for each year of experience as a Plant Shift Supervisor.

Licenses/Certificates
   Possession of a valid California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Grade IV Operator Certificate. A Grade V California SWRCB Operator Certificate must be obtained within two years of appointment.
   Possession of a valid State of California Class C Drivers License.

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