This is administrative sanitary engineering work directing a major treatment program for the City's water utility. Employees in this class direct, through subordinate engineering and technical supervisors, the operations of either the water treatment plant systems, water pollution control plant systems, or the biosolids management program. Work includes responsibility for directing a comprehensive maintenance program for plant facilities and for insuring that treatment processes comply with legal and environmental standards. Providing safe and cost-effective services to the public, coordinating plant activities with other departmental programs and establishing effective working relationships with external governmental and regulatory agencies are significant aspects of the work. Work is performed under the general direction of a Water Engineering Assistant Manager.

ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be allocated to this class.)

1. Employees in this class must perform administrative sanitary engineering work, directing the operations of either the City's water treatment plant systems, water pollution control plant systems, or biosolids management program.
2. The positions in this class must be located in the Water Department.

• Plans, directs and coordinates, through subordinate engineering and technical supervisors, the activities of a multi- disciplined staff engaged in the operations of the City's water treatment, water pollution control facilities, or the processing and utilization of all biosolids produced by the water pollution control treatment processes; develops goals and objectives for plant/program operations; develops performance standards for plant personnel; analyzes and revises plant activities; reviews goals and objectives formulated by subordinate supervisors; reviews reports prepared by subordinate supervisors.
• Meets with equipment sales representatives and contractors bidding on plant construction and equipment installations; recommends purchase of new types of equipment and machinery; prepares or supervises the preparation of periodic operating statements.
• Develops, evaluates and makes recommendations for revision of department policy and procedures concerning biosolids processing procedures and biosolids utilization methods; determines which procedures and methods result in the most cost effective processing and utilization methods; develops standards to insure that activities comply with legal regulations and that biosolids products are environmentally safe; participates in and reviews engineering studies on processing and utilization methods.
• Confers with representatives of governments and community groups where biosolids will be applied to explain biosolids management programs, policies and specific application methods; confers with representatives of regulatory agencies to secure permits required for biosolids application; prepares reports required by regulatory agencies; presents testimony and evidence in court, at public hearings and before interested business and community groups; confers with consultants to develop strategies to market City biosolids by-products; develops strategies to make biosolids products more commercially acceptable; revises production schedules to accommodate marketing demands; negotiates agreements with private contractors to transport biosolids products to application sites; monitors performance of contractors during term of agreement.
• Directs and/or participates in research projects to evaluate new treatment processes; determines the feasibility of implementing new methods; makes recommendations regarding changes in plant design or processes; participates in the formation of divisional policy.
• Prepares program operating budget proposal; reviews operating budget requests prepared by subordinate supervisors; establishes staffing structure for plants; reviews personnel selection decisions made by subordinate supervisors; reviews disciplinary decisions.
• Consults with department program and administrative officials to review designs, plans and specifications for new or additional facilities with the objective of incorporating new and improved methods in existing or proposed installations; makes recommendations concerning plant expansion and long range development of the facilities.
• Represents the Water Department on regional planning and regulatory commissions; testifies before regulatory agencies; insures compliance with water and wastewater laws and regulations.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• water pollution control, water treatment plant, and biosolids processing operations, processes, facilities and equipment.
• administrative principles and practices pertaining to the operation of a large water utility.
• current federal and state rules, regulations and standards applicable to water and wastewater treatment and biosolids processing.
• the biosolids utilization methods available for use by the City.
• sanitary engineering principles and practices.
• supervisory principles and practices.
• the principles and practices of budget, fiscal and personnel administration pertaining to the operation of a large water utility.
• the principles and practices of employee and labor relations.
• the engineering principles and practices used in the preparation and review of design projects and the management of treatment plant construction projects for a water treatment, water pollution control, or biosolids processing plant.
• the principles and practices of the physical and natural sciences pertaining to the operation of a large water utility.
• the effects on the environment of the various methods of biosolids processing and utilization.

ABILITY TO:

• apply engineering and administrative knowledge to complex engineering and operational problems.
• prepare complex engineering reports.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, consultants, governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public.

EDUCATION

• Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university, with major course work in sanitary, civil, chemical, electrical or mechanical engineering.

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GENERAL EXPERIENCE

• Five years of engineering experience, either in water or wastewater treatment plant operation, water engineering research and planning, industrial waste control, biosolids management, or the construction or complete renovation of water or wastewater treatment plants.

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SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

• Two years of experience at the second supervisory level, directing plant operations and maintenance, water or wastewater treatment plant construction management, biosolids processing and/or biosolids utilization, or a water resources program.

Or any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Personnel Department and which has included the completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering as an educational minimum.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES

• Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment in this class, if required by work assignment.

NOTE:
Classes which typically meet eligibility requirements for this class are:

• Sanitary Engineer IV (3B64)
  (Plant Operations)
  (Water Resources)
  
• Construction Engineer II (3B72)
  (Civil)

PAY RANGE: EP28
Class Established: 1/1953
Spec. Revision: 10/1982

Latest Spec. Revision:
  CSC - 1/1997 ; Ad Board - 3/1997

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