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Home My WebLink About03.j. Adopt revisions to job classification of Plant Operations Superintendent.Central Contra Costa Sanitary District 3-j BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER Board Meeting Date: June 20, 2013 subject: ADOPT REVISIONS TO THE PLANT OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT JOB CLASSIFICATION Submitted By: Initiating Dept. /Div.: Curt Swanson Administration /Human Resources Provisional General Manager REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION: T. O'Malley — Human Resources Manager Q C. Swanson Provisional General Manager ISSUE: Board of Directors' approval is required when making revisions to job classifications. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt revisions to the Plant Operations Superintendent job classification. FINANCIAL IMPACTS: There is no fiscal impact associated with this request. ALTERNATIVES /CONSIDERATIONS: Do not adopt the revisions to the job classification. If this action is not approved, the Plant Operations Superintendent classification will not accurately reflect the essential functions and the minimum qualifications required for this classification. BACKGROUND: Staff has evaluated the Plant Operations Superintendent job classification and determined that several changes are necessary in order to accurately reflect the minimum qualifications required for this classification and to update the essential functions as this job classification has not been reviewed or revised since 2005. Attached is the draft revised job classification. Any additions are denoted in blue and any deletions are denoted by red strikeouts. As the changes to the job description are not substantive and result in no financial impact, this matter is being sent directly to the Board without convening a Human Resources Committee meeting. Additionally, the District and the Management Support/Confidential Group agree upon the changes to the Plant Operations Superintendent job classification. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Adopt revisions to the Plant Operations Superintendent job classification. Attached Supporting Document: 1. Draft revised Plant Operations Superintendent Job Classification CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT Effective: 06/ _)620/13 1011W05 Range: S -81 Respirator Class: 12 PLANT OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT DEFINITION ATTACHMENT 1 Plan, organize, direct, and review the daily operations of the District's wastewater treatment facilityias including primary, secondary, tertiary, and solids treatment processes; and performs other related duties as assigned DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This single position classification is primarily responsible for the day -to -dam operations of the wastewater treatment facility. This classification is distinguished from the Plant Operations Division Manager in that the latter has the overall responsibility of the Plant Operation Division and is further distinguished from the Shift Supervisor classification in that the latter acts as the first -line supervisor to the technical staff within the Plant Operations Division. The use of respiratory equipment [including self- contained breathing apparatus (S.C.B.A.)] may be required for this position. Therefore, the Plant Operations Superintendent will be required to be free of facial hair that would interfere with the use of a respirator for annual fit tests and for any occasion, which requires the use of respiratory equipment to comply with the District's respiratory program and Cal /OSHA standards. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receive general direction from the Plant Operations Division Manager. Exercise direct and indirect general supervision over professional and technical personnel within the Plant Operations Division EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Plan, organize, direct, and review the daily operations of the District's wastewater treatment facilities including primary, secondary, tertiary, and solids treatment.: CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT Plant Operations Superintendent (Continued) Supervise subordinate personnel which includes scheduling and prioritizing work training, evaluating, and monitoring performance and taking any disciplinary action if appropriate. Ttroubleshoot plant operation systems and equipment. Ensure that the day -to -day plant processes are in compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and any applicable regulations. Prioritize daily work orders feF Shift Supe. , ,..,'de list of tasks te be aGGeMplished Review PFOGess data repert, plaRt and equipmeRt status, and GGMputer reem 19T, Review and evaluate various types of operational and treatment plant process data including but not limited to, daily logs records and trends Report and /or address any operational anomalies or inefficiencies Coordinate maintenance and operation shutdowns and equipment repairs.; eCoordinate with the Maintenance Section, Lfaboratory1 and other District staffuter geFSGRRel to ensure effective operations. prepe r funGtieRiRg ef PlaRt QperatiGRS. Initiate operation and maintenance procedures on new and existing equipment. Assist in the preparation of the seGtieR's budget and ;monitor and control the c °c t T budget throughout the fiscal year. Shift SUPeNiSeF Glass, Authorize purchases and materials requests. 2 CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT Plant Operations Superintendent (Continued) e tlgl SEE" Perform related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and techniques of wastewater collection treatment and discharge. Operational characteristics of a wastewater agency. Basic principles and practices of budget administration. Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and permit requirements as they relate to the treatment of wastewater. Operation and routine preventive maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and data processing equipment found in ante a modern wastewater treatment facility. Principles and practices of performance management and supervision Safety precautions as required by the District including but not limited to Cal /OSHA General Industry Safety Orders District's Respiratory Protection Program, and District Safety Directives. Ability to: Communicate effectively both orally and in writing CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT Plant Operations Superintendent (Continued) On .. InteFmitteRtly analyze and iRterpret treRds and graphs, problem selves reports equipment malfURGtieRS, and explains PrGGess to ether-s. Analyze technical . data. Evaluate plant operations and processes in order to determine optimum Intermittently sit at desk and in meetings, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist while touring plant and inspecting equipment, perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation, lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less, and occasionally lift or carry weight of 50 pounds or less. May be required to communicate via mobile communication device. Organize, direGt, and review the aGtiVities invelved "R operating a large sGale Monitor and evaluate the performance of subordinate personnel TYna Rd Prepare clear and concise reports. Evaluate eperatiRg data; develop and implement apprepriate adieR Analyze operational problems and /or inefficiencies and recommend solutions. 7 . Perform work under minimal supervision and within an environment of competing priorities and deadlines. rd CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT Plant Operations Superintendent (Continued) Establish and maintain effective working relationships with District staff and others contacted during the conduct of assigned duties Work shifts, on -call, weekends and holidays as assigned Special Physical Requirements: May be required to respond in an emergency. Must be able to wear S.C.B.A. weighing 32 pounds; must be able to hear audio alarm and /or see flashing alarm lights. Experience and Education: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience Five years of experience in the operation of a wastewater treatment facilitV9 a #, two of which include supervisory responsibilities. and experience ;n #y ted rLSeGGHdar y treatment Education Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Licenses and Certificates Must possess Aa - California Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate is rcq�zrr . Must obtain a California Grade V Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate within epe y-& two years of appointment. Possession of a valid California Driver's License. 5