TOWN OF CENTRAL JOB DESCRIPTION
DIRECTOR, PUBLIC WORKS
Occupation Code: 955.130-010 OCCUPATION SUMMARY:
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operating and maintaining equipment in wastewater (sewage) treatment and disposal facility; operates sewage treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment in wastewater (sewage) treatment plant to control flow and processing of sewage; Plans and directs all activities of the public works department:
Task Statements which may be considered Essential Function(s):
Directs activities of workers in power generating, grit removal, pump and blower, and sludge filtration departments.
Tests sewage and water supply to prevent contamination, using chemicals and testing equipment.
Inspects equipment, such as pumps, sediment tanks, filters, and chlorinators to detect malfunctions.
Confers with engineering personnel and directs workers in repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow of sewage.
Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gage readings and tests results to determine load requirements.
Starts and stops pumps and engines to control flow of raw sewage through filtering, settling, aeration, and sludge digestion.
Maintains log of operations and records meter and gage readings.
Prepares and recommends annual budget for Public Works Department, in consultation with Town Administrator; presents proposed budget to council.
Responsible for all monies allocated to the Public Works Department.
Directs operation and maintenance activities of two plants and five lift stations; performs all tests for DHEC and EPA reporting.
Maintains all records for Wastewater-Treatment Plants.
Responsible for monitoring all systems to prevent interruption of operations; includes daily sampling, heavy maintenance and processing and disposal of sludge.
Task Statements which may be considered Marginal Function(s): May direct workers in maintenance of buildings and grounds.
May operate and maintain power generating equipment to provide electricity for plant.
Performs any work deemed necessary by the Town Administrator, Mayor, or Town Council.
Performs supervisory duties as necessary.
Installs and unclogs sewer lines and constructs taps. Builds manholes/inverts.
Hauls sludge and cleans sludge beds. Provides assistance to Water Department. Responsible for clearing right-of ways. May inspect vehicles.
May perform housekeeping and grounds-keeping duties.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Reasoning ability usually associated with this classification:
Ability to apply principles of rational systems (examples:
internal
combustion engines, and electric wiring systems) to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or form.
practical situations variety of schedule
- Minimum Math ability usually associated with this classification:
Using Algebra: Ability to deal with system of real numbers; linear, quadratic, rational, exponential, logarithmic, angle and circular functions, and inverse functions; related algebraic solution of equations and inequalities; limits and continuity, and probability and statistical inference.
Using Geometry: Ability to perform deductive axiomatic geometry,
plane and solid; and rectangular coordinates.
Using Shop Math: percentages, ratio practical algebra, trigonometry.
Ability to use practical application of fractions, and proportion, mensuration, logarithms, slide rule, geometric constructions, and essentials of
- Minimum Language ability usually associated with this classification:
Read: Ability to read periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias.
Write: Ability to prepare business letters, expositions, summaries, and reports, using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
Speak: Ability to participate in panel discussions, dramatizations, and debates; to speak extemporaneously on a variety of subjects.
- Amount of training, either on-the-job or formal education, usually associated with this occupation in addition to the Reasoning, Math and Language abilities detailed above:
Must possess associated degree in engineering or related field and 4 years of public works experience.
Must possess Class "A" License from SCDHEC.
Must receive continuing education units every year.
Must have over 2 years up to and including 4 years of laboratory and supervisory experience.
- Degree of Physical Demands (Strength) usually associated with the essential functions of this classification:
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Type of Physical Demands usually associated with the essential functions of this classification:
Climbing and/or Balancing: (Climbing - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms). (Balancing - Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or running on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces; or maintaining body equilibrium when performing gymnastic feats).
Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching and/or Crawling: (Stooping - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist). (Kneeling - Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees). (Crouching - Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine). (Crawling - Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet).
Reaching, Handling, Fingering, and/or Feeling: (Reaching - Extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction). (Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands
{fingering not involved)). {Fingering - Picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily (rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling)). (Feeling - Perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by means of receptors in skin, particularly those of finger tips).
Talking and/or Hearing: means of spoken word). ear).
(Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by
{Hearing - Perceiving nature of sounds by
Seeing: The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye. The important aspects of vision are:
- Acuity, far - Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.
- Acuity, near - Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.
- Depth Perception - Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are.
- Field of Vision - Area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.
- Accommodation sharp focus. point work at
- Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into This item is especially important when doing near varying distances from eye. Color Vision - Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
- Environmental Conditions {Physical Surroundings) usually associated with this classification:
The Worker is Subject to Both Environmental Conditions: Activities occur inside and outside in approximately equal amounts.
Wet and/or Humid: Wet, contact with water or other liquids. Humid - Atmospheric conditions with moisture content sufficiently high to cause marked bodily discomfort.
Atmospheric Conditions: One or more of the following conditions affect the respiratory system or the skin. FUMES, ODORS, DUSTS, MISTS, GASES, or POOR VENTILATION. These conditions are present to a degree or a
length of time sufficient to cause marked discomfort or possible bodily injury to the worker.
- Environmental conditions (Hazards) usually associated with this classification:
No environmental hazards indicated for this classification.
- Machines, Tools, Equipment, and Work Aids which may be representative but not all inclusive, of those commonly associated with this type of work.
Autoclave, Pumps, Scales, Tachometer, Settling Tanks, Storage Tanks, Tables, Monitoring Meters, Incubators, Balances, Temperature Controlled Ovens, Microscope, Wire Brush, Wooden Paddle, Hand Tools, Lab Equipment
- All DHEC and EPA required instruments for certified lab, Chlorinator, Sewer Machine/Tapes, Welder, cutting Torch, Blowers, Lawn Equipment, Tractors, Trucks, Valve Wrenches, Gloves, Sewer Machines, Welding Equipment, Generators, Fresh Air Blowers, Gas Detector Meters
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $64,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Multiple locations
