HomeMy WebLinkAbout98-07ORDINANCE 98-7
i Amending the Position Classification Plan
to include the position of Assistant Chief Waterworks Operator
Adopted: April 14, 1998
Effective: April 14, 1998
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ORDINANCE 98-7
• AMENDING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO
INCLUDE THE POSITION OF
ASSISTANT CHIEF WATERWORKS OPERATOR
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, sitting in special
session on April 14, 1998, that:
WHEREAS, the Position Classification Plan is the official system or approved system of
grouping position into appropriate classes; and
WHEREAS, the Town Manager and Department Heads are responsible for assessing the human
resources needs of the town's departments; and
WHEREAS, the Town Manager and Town Engineer recommended to Town Council that the
position of Assistant Chief Waterworks Operator be created to oversee the second shift and to
assist the Chief Operator with paperwork and administrative duties; and
WHEREAS, after applying the position classification rating criteria to this position, it was
determined to be a Grade 8 with a salary range of $21,239 to $31,859. The rating criteria for the
Assistant Chief Waterworks Operator is also attached.
WHEREAS, Section 2.7 of the Personnel Policies and Procedures manual requires that Town
Council approve the addition of a new position by amending the Position Classification Plan; and
WHEREAS, Town Council reviewed the need for this position during its budget deliberations
and concurred with staff's recommendation and sufficient funds have been budgeted for FY
1997-98.
NOW THEREFORE, the Classification Plan (Attachment A -dated May 23, 1996) is hereby
amended to include the position of Assistant Chief Waterworks Operator, Grade 8.
This ordinance is effective as of April 14, 1998 and is adopted this 14th day of April, 1998.
Mr. Neblett - _ye
Mr. Penn - Aye
Mrs. Steger - Aye
Mr. Stewart _ dye
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Patricia Pendergrast, Cler
Mr. Hale - ~e
Mr. Weddle -Aye
Mrs. Mitchell -Aye
Mr. Bolen - ~e
ohn A. ston, Mayor
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ASSISTANT CHIEF WATERWORKS OPERATOR
Waterworks Department
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Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Chief Waterworks Operator, the Assistant Chief
Waterworks Operator performs all activities related to the operation and maintenance of all
equipment at the water treatment plant. This includes, but is not limited to, the operation and
troubleshooting of all water treatment equipment, determining and adjusting water chemical levels,
sampling and testing water conditions, and the supervision of all Water Treatment Operators as
directed by the Chief Operator.
Work Activities
Suoervisory Duties
• Helps conduct selection interviews*
• Prepares subordinate work schedules*
• Prepares invoices/bills*
• Prepares subordinate payroll*
• Approves subordinate leave of absence*
• Checks inventory and places orders*
• Keeps laboratory up to date in quality control*
• Enters written lab reports onto computer log*
• Docum~ts accidecrt reports*
• Accompanies State Officials during compliance inspections/prepares written responses to
Heahh Department* .
• Completes monthly reports to various State Agencies*
• Acts as Chief Operator in his/her absence*
• Oversees daily operations primarily on second shift*
• Helps prepare budget/monitors monthly expenditure reports*
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fine Salary Range Total Points
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Engineering Technician II 6 1336
Laboratory Technician 6 1307
Assistant Park Manager 7 1544
Police Officer 7 1513
Crew Supervisor 7 1442
Master Police Officer 7 1513
Firefighter Sergeant 7 1501
Economic Development Specialist 7 1485
Juvenile Intervention Specialist 8 1595
Clerk of Council 8 1566
Code Compliance Officer 8 1658
Superintendent of Streets 8 1586
Superintendent of General Propert 8 1616
~hief Waterworks Operator 8 1658
• Superintendent of Fleet Maintenan 8 1616
Superintendent of Water/Sewer 8 1586
Police Corporal 8 1619
Crime Prevention Specialist 8 1660
Fire Marshal 8 1619
Sports Coordinator 9 1727
Senior Center Director 9 1701
Fite Captain 9 1739
Project Engineer 9 1760
Police Sergeant 9 1725
Park Manager 9 1687
Police Commander 10 1848
Assistant Finance Director 10 1833
Assistant Town Engineer 10 1798
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Title Salary Range Total Points
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Econonuc Development Director 12 2086
Director of Parks 12 2086
Assistant Town Manager 13 2235
Director of Finance 13 2205
Fine Chief 13 2241
Director of Public Works 13 2183
Town Engineer 13 2170
Chief of Police 13 2241
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• Plant Operation Duties
• Commands the flow of raw, applied, and finished water'
• Commands booster pumps'
• Adjusts chemical flows'
• Operates turbidity meter pumps and chlorine pumps'
• Commands polymer, alum and carbon units'
• Commands pulsator and mixer units'
• Controls soda ash and lime levels'
• Adds chemicals to appropriate feeders and pump units'
• Shares information and operating duties with co-workers'
• Logs daily operation activities'
• • Supervises second shi$ daily activities'
• Logs dady operation activities'
• Oversees second shift daily activities'
Eauiyment Inspection/Maintenance Duties
Inspects log books to remain updated on conditions'
• Inspects computer monitor'
• Checks furnace and pump temperatures'
• Checks sludge levels'
• Checks turbidity readings'
• Checks tank levels, tank monitor, and tank pressure valves (makes required adjustments)'
• Checks all chemical feeders and makes adjustments'
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• Checks and washes filten*
• Makes small repair on most all equipment*
• Cleans sludge from sedimentation basins*
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• Logs all adjustments and maintenance performed*
Water Testing Duties
• Acquires and tests sludge samples*
• Conducts pH, chlorine and turbidity tests*
• Conducts Cot, hardness, color and alkalinity tests*
• Tests electrical charge with zeta meter*
• Logs results of all laboratory water testing*
• Prepares lab cultures and broths*
• Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipmeat*
Plant Appearance and Miscellaneous Duties
• Sweeps and mops floon*
• Performs general cleaning and painting activities*
• Rakes, mows and trims plant grounds*
• Performs night shift security checks*
• Answer calls from the general public (e.g. complaints)*
• Performs other related work as assigned*
• Helps conduct plant toun*
• Helps with maintenance at distribution sites*
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Tools and Equipment
• Pens and pencils*
• Standard manual log fonns*
• Basic hand tools (e.g. wrenches, screwdrivers)*
• Telephone*
• Utility knife*
• Sludge brush*
• Brooms, mops and garden hoses*
• General cleaning supplies (e.g. cleaning solution)*
• Rakes, mowers and weed eaters*
• Operational reference manuals*
• Fork lift*
I • Chlorine tank hoist*
• Water treatment laboratory equipment (e.g. pipettes, beakers, test tubes)*
• Computer monitor*
• Water pumps and filters*
• Pulsator, chlorinator, volt and chemical feeders*
• Filter washers*
• Zeta, turbidity. clilorine, voh and pH meters*
• Sludgejudge*
Job Content
Assistant Chief Operator is a full time position in which the regular hours are second shift
3 p.m.-11 p.m. The Assistant Chief is, however, on ca1124 hours a day. Occasional overtime
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work is required. Work is conducted inside and outside the three buildings on the plant grounds.
• Adequate lighting is provided in each of the temperature controlled buildings: There is a constant
hum of machinery, which is louder in certain areas than others. Some work is performed around
potentially dangerous chemicals and electrical equipment. Much of the time is spent standing,
walking, watching machinery and logging information. Occasional lifting of 50 lb. chemical bags
is performed. The Assistant Chief Operator provides supervision for all plant employees,
primarily second shift, under the direction of the Chief Operator.
Work Performance
The Assistant Chief Operator is evaluated annually by the Chief Waterworks Operator
using a standard Town of Pulaski evaluation form.
Job Qualifications
Upon hire, the Assistant Chief Operator must:
• Possess a valid Drivers License*
• Be certified by the State Board of Waterworks Operators at the Class I level*
• Possess basic mathematical skills*
• Possess extensive experience in water treatment operations*
• Possess general mechanical knowledge*
• Possess personable personality character*
After hire, the Assistant Chief Operator must:
• Have the skills to maintain the proper operation of the entire plant*
• Be skilled in detecting defects in equipment and the operation process as a whole*
• Be knowledgeable of and practice safe work habits*
• Be knowledgeable of State water treatment regulations*
• Attend schools and seminars to enhance knowledge of the water treatment process*
• Be knowledgeable of the entire water distribution process*
• Be knowledgeable of the budget process*
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Be available 24 hours a day'"
Date revised 3-98
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TITLE Assistant Chief Operator
DEPARTMENT Waterworks
SAt.ARY RANGE
EDUCATIOWKNOWLEDGE: ~~ POINTS (E/K):~ 420
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: ~~ POINTS (S/E): '~0
COMPLEXITY: ~2 POINTS (C): ~ 319
RESPONSIBILITY: t_.--1 POINTS (R): ~ 213
SAFETY/RISK: lr=1 POINTS (SIR): 141
PERSONAL CONTACTS: L.~--=1 POINTS (PC): ~=J
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Lr.~ POINTS (PD): 38
V1fORK ENV{RONMENT: C-=~ POINTS (VIIE): 24
TOTAL POINTS: 1633
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• ClassPlan Sorted on Total Points
23-May-96
Title Salary Range Total Points
Pazk Maintenance Technician 3 1055
Equipment and Supplies Clerk 3 1001
Street Sweeper 3 1052
Metet Reader 3 1052
Caretaker 3 1005
Account Clerk II 3 955
Custodian 3 979
Engineering Aide 3 1026
Recepdonist/Switchboard Operato 3 970
Laborer General Properties 4 1065
Secretary 4 1095
?quipment Maintenance Technici S 1251
Dispatcher/Parking Enforcement S 1239
Crew Leader 6 1404 ,
Accounts Payable Clerk 6 1307
Water Treatment Plant Operator II 6 1404
Crime Prevention Analyst 6 1345
Personnel Technician 6 1307
Utility Clerk 6 1345
Account Clerk for Property Taxes 6 1345
Administrative Secretary 6 1358
Chief Dispatcher 6 1345
Automotive Mechanic 6 1404
Firefighter 6 1382
Motor Equipment Operator 6 1404
Water Treatment Plan[ Operator I 6 1404
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I, Patricia Pendergrast, Clerk of Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia do hereby certify
that the foregoing Ordinance No. 98-7, amending the position classification plan to include
the position of Assistant Chief Waterworks Operator is a true and correct copy of the
Ordinance set out and adopted by the recorded vote of the Town Council on April 14,
1998.
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Patricia Pendergrast, Cle of Council