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Senior Water Resource Recovery Operator
Description of Duties
This is a technical position responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities. Operations include screening and grit removal, primary settling, sludge thickening, biological secondary treatment using the activated sludge process, disinfection, and chemical precipitation for wastewater flows greater than ten (10) million gallons per day. This position differs from Assistant Chief Water Resource Recovery Operator by virtue of assisting with the oversight of technical operation and daily inspections as opposed to having full supervisory responsibility and accountability. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of an Assistant Chief Water Resource Recovery Operator or other higher-level staff member. General supervision is exercised over subordinate staff such as Water Resource Recovery Operators, Water Resource Recovery Operator Trainees, Water Resource Recovery Assistants and laborers.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must be permanently employed in the competitive class in the Monroe County Department of Environmental Services and must have served continuously on a permanent basis for twelve (12) months holding the position of Water Resource Recovery Operator immediately preceding the date of the written test.
