This is skilled supervisory work in the installation, repair and maintenance of water and sewer treatment plant system instrumentation.

Employees in this class are responsible for coordinating and supervising the installation, maintenance and repair of electronic, pneumatic, mechanical and electrical types of metering, control, telemetry and recording equipment used in large water and sewer treatment plant systems. Responsibilities include coordinating installation and maintenance projects with public and private officials, reviewing project plans, providing technical direction in instrumentation installation and maintenance, assisting in special circuitry designs, interpreting blueprints, and estimating time and material requirements for instrumentation projects. The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment and technical expertise in directing instrumentation installation, modification, repair and maintenance projects. Supervision is exercised over a staff of skilled and semi-skilled employees engaged in various phases of operations. Supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews work personal conferences, written reports and personal observations for achievement of desired goals and objectives.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Supervises skilled and semi-skilled employees engaged in the installation, maintenance, modification and repair of electronic components for flow meters, pressure recorders, switches, and programmable logic controllers. Supervises the installation, maintenance, modification and repair of pressure, flow, level and electrical current indicators for the Supervisory Control Data Acquisition System at local, regional and large booster wastewater pumping stations.

Coordinates priorities for repairs, maintenance and new installation of sewer meters with public utility companies, state and local officials, and contractors.

Reviews detailed planning and project completion; interprets blueprints for changes in or planning of special circuitry.

Plans and provides technical direction and assistance concerning instrumentation installation, modification, maintenance and repairs.

Estimates time and materials required for proposed jobs; reviews time and work reports, trouble reports and service calls.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of the methods, techniques and tools used in the repair, modification, maintenance and installation of treatment plant instrumentation.

Thorough knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment used in large water and sewer treatment plants and related facilities.

Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions required when working on controls for high voltage electrical systems and equipment.

Considerable knowledge of blueprints, schematics and construction diagrams.

Knowledge of public relations principles and techniques.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to provide technical direction in the repair, installation, modification and maintenance of treatment plant instrumentation.

Ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints and construction drawings.

Ability to establish priorities for the repair, maintenance and installation of treatment plant instrumentation.

Ability to use precision test equipment to repair, maintain and install water and sewer treatment plant instrumentation.

Ability to estimate time and material requirements for proposed instrumentation jobs.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, superiors and the public.

Skill in the care and use of standard and specialized electrical tools and precision test equipment.

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