Sewer Repair Supervisor PROMOTIONAL

Modified: November 16, 2017 11:41am

COUNTY OF ERIE - DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL
invites applications for the position of:

Sewer Repair Supervisor PROMOTIONAL

#71-709 - Promotional (for current employees only)

Salary: $40,402 - $53,244 Annually
Opening Date: November 16, 2017
Closing Date: December 13, 2017
Application fee: $20.00

Residence Requirements:

THIS EXAMINATION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES OF THE ERIE COUNTY  DIVISION OF SEWERAGE MANAGEMENT. There are two anticipated vacancies at the Erie County Division of Sewerage Management (DSM).

The duration of all promotional eligible lists is four years from date of establishment unless otherwise indicated.


Examples of Duties:

Sewer Repair Supervisor inspects and repairs sewer systems; 

Supervises the enforcement of sanitary sewer regulations, and where necessary, initiates action to secure compliance;

Supervises personnel of the individual sewer district who operate and/or perform preventive or corrective maintenance of the sewerage systems and equipment;

Assists in planning, collecting and evaluating data collected from television inspection, manhole inspection, manhole repair, smoke testing, house inspection and sewer repair;

Supervises the requisitioning and inventory of equipment and supplies by the sewer district;

Assists in the operation and maintenance of CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) and related computer hardware (computers, servers, communication devices and equipment) and software (SCADA, GIS) application related to sanitary sewer collection systems;

Trains staff in the administration, operation and maintenance of the CMMS;

Maintains records relating to sewer district construction, operation and maintenance;

Prepares periodic reports relating to sewerage system operation and maintenance, including recommendations for reducing infiltration and inflow as it relates to sewer system improvements and preventive maintenance;

Assists in updating the sewer district web-based, electronic operations and maintenance manuals;

Assists in safety regulations and procedures, instructs district personnel in their use and maintains follow-up to assure compliance with them;

Reviews sewer and subdivision plans prepared by other agencies which require action by or coordination with either the Division of Sewerage Management or the sewer district;

Assists in the preparation of district budgets;

Assists in the supervision and participates in the inspection of new construction, to include sewer lines, pumping stations and auxiliary facilities and structure;

Supervises complaint investigations relating to sewerage facilities and makes recommendations for corrective action;

Assists in issuing permits, collection of fees and connections to sanitary sewer;

Utilizes computer software such as word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

Qualifications:

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE FOR TAKING THE TEST:  Candidates must be permanently employed in the competitive class and must be serving and have served continuously on a permanent or contingent permanent basis in the competitive class for 12 months as an Assistant Sewer Repair Supervisor.

Notes:

None.

Examination date:

January 20, 2018

Applications Must Be Postmarked or Hand Delivered By:

December 13, 2017

The New York State Department of Civil Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination. However,candidates may find information in the publication "How to take a written test" helpful in preparing for this test. This publication is available on line at: www.cs.ny.gov/testing/localtestguides.cfm

 

Subjects of Examination:

SUBJECTS OF EXAMINATION: A written test designed to evaluate knowledge, skills and /or abilities in the following areas: 

1. Supervision

These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices employed in planning, organizing, and controlling the activities of a work unit toward predetermined objectives. The concepts covered, usually in a situational question format, include such topics as assigning and reviewing work; evaluating performance; maintaining work standards; motivating and developing subordinates; implementing procedural change; increasing efficiency; and dealing with problems of absenteeism, morale, and discipline.

2. Sanitary and storm sewer systems

These questions test for knowledge of the proper methods, materials and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, repair and cleaning of sewer and storm drainage lines, catch basins and related appurtenances.

3. Sewer system safety and trenching practices

These questions test for knowledge of the proper procedures and safety issues involved in the construction, maintenance and repair of sewer lines and related appurtenances and the materials, techniques and equipment used when excavating and backfilling trenches and repaving affected roadway surfaces.

4. Understanding and interpreting technical information and construction and site plans

These questions test for the ability to read, analyze and perform computations based on written technical presentations and technical drawings related to water and/or sewer line systems. All the information needed to answer the questions will be presented in the written material and/or drawings. 

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES:  It is recommended that candidates use a quiet, hand held, solar or battery powered calculator.  Devices with typewriter keyboards, "Spell Checkers", “Personal Digital Assistants", "Address Books", "Language Translators", "Dictionaries", or any similar devices are prohibited.  You may not bring books or other reference materials.

INFORMATION FOR PROMOTION CANDIDATES

Unless otherwise indicated, the eligible list resulting from this examination will have a duration of four years and will not supersede existing promotional lists, if any.

RATINGS REQUIRED:  Test is rated on a scale of 100 with a passing mark at 70.  Test instructions may further divide the tests into parts and set minimum standards for each part.

Points will be added to scores of candidates who achieve a passing mark as follows: Seniority:  For each year of service in the classified service:

Less than 1 year……………………..................…0 points

1 year up to 6 years…………….…........................1 point

Over 6 years up to 11 years.....………......….........2 points

Over 11 years up to 16 years….…........….........…3 points

Over 16 years up to 21 years………..................…4 points

Over 21 years………………………..................…5 points

VETERANS:  Disabled and non-disabled veterans as defined in Section 85, New York State Civil Service Law, will have 5 and 2.5 points, respectively added to their earned scores if successful in the examination.  You must claim these credits when you file application but you have an option to waive them any time prior to appointment.  If you have already used these credits for a permanent position in NYS, you may not claim them again.

**IMPORTANT APPLICATION FEE - READ CAREFULLY**

A $20.00 filing fee is required for this exam. The required fee must accompany your application. Send or bring check or money order made payable to Erie County Personnel Department and write the examination number(s) on your check or money order. Do not send or bring cash, as the County cannot be responsible for cash payment. As no refund will be made, you are urged to compare your qualifications carefully with the requirements for admission and file only for those examinations for which you are clearly qualified.