DUTIES: Under the general direction of the Water Pollution Control Authority Executive Director, is responsible for implementing process control policies, procedures and directives, supervises plant operation and maintenance staff and performs wastewater treatment process control duties to ensure proper treatment plant operation, maintenance and regulatory compliance; is responsible for the validity of reporting to the regulatory agencies, and ensures plants meet permitted levels and maintain necessary permits. Performs related work as directed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering field and nine (9) years of experience in wastewater treatment operations, of which three (3) shall have been in a supervisory capacity OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as described above.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:At the time of application, possession of a Connecticut DEP Class IV Wastewater Operator's certificate OR a Connecticut DEP Class III Wastewater Operator's certificate AND a letter signed by an official of the State DEP verifying eligibility to obtain the Class IV certification within one year of appointment. NOTE: Applicants with wastewater operator certification from outside Connecticut must submit, at the time of application, a letter signed by an official of the State of Connecticut DEP verifying that such certification is equivalent to the Connecticut Class III or IV certificate AND that such applicant is eligible to obtain a Connecticut Class IV certificate within one year of appointment. Within one (1) year of appointment, in order to retain employment, must obtain Connecticut DEP Class IV certification.
At time of appointment, possession of a valid driver's license.