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CIVIL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIESCortland County Office of Personnel/Civil Service60 Central Avenue, Cortland NY 13045-2746607-753-5076/www.cortlandcountyny.govChief Water Treatment Plant Operator Salary Range: $23.47/HRExam #88488-010EXAM DATE: 11-09-2024Applications MUST be received in the Personnel/Civil Service Officeby the last filing date: 10-09-24 at 4:30 p.m.APPLICATIONS: https://www.cortlandcountyny.gov/266/JobExam-ApplicationVACANCY(IES): One. The list to be established as a result of this exam will be used to fill this existing vacancy and any future vacancies that may occur during the life of this list.NOTE:If a part-time position becomes full-time, an incumbent may be appointed to the full-time position without further canvassing.RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Candidates must have been legal residents of Cortland County or one of the seven contiguous counties of Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Madison, Onondaga, Tioga, or Tompkins for at least one month immediately preceding the date of examination. Preference in certification may be given to successful candidates who are residents of the municipality for one month prior to the date of certification.DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This class is accountable for and the performance of the active regular on-site operational functions of a water treatment plant without facilities for filtration which treats 2.5 million gallons per day or less and serves more than 1,000 people. General direction is received from the Water Superintendent, but wide leeway is allowed for planning work methods and dealing with emergency conditions. This class is distinguished from Grade C Facility Chief Operator positions by the number of people served, and from Grade A Facility Chief Operators by the fact that Grade B Facility does not have facilities for filtration. This class is distinguished from Water Treatment Plan Operator by the fact that the class has "responsible charge" of the operation of the water treatment plant as defined in New York State Sanitary Code. Supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel. Does related work as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:For a Water Treatment Plant without facilities for filtration which treats 2.5 million gallons per day or less and serves more than 1,000 people:A.Graduation from high school or possession of high school equivalency diploma and successful completion of an appropriate level Water Treatment Operator course; ANDB.One year of operating experience at a water treatment plant; ANDC.Possession of a Grade II-B certificate issued under the provisions of the New York Sanitary Code.SCOPE OF THE EXAMINATION: A test designed to evaluate knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the following areas:Operation and maintenance of pumps, valves, and related mechanical and electrical equipment:These questions test for knowledge of the principles and procedures involved in the operation, maintenance, and repair of pumps, valves, and related mechanical and electrical equipment, including motors and electric circuitry; and for the ability to identify various types of pumps, valves, and related equipment and understand their functions. Physics, chemistry, and bacteriology as related to water treatment and purification, including laboratory and field tests:These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices of water treatment, purification, sampling, and testing, including such areas as the principles of physics, chemistry, and bacteriology involved; terminology associated with water treatment and testing; objectives and principles of various water treatment and testing procedures; measurement, sampling, and preservation of water samples; interpreting test results; and the effects of variables on water treatment processes. Practices and equipment used in the operation and maintenance of a Type B water treatment plant:These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices associated with the operation and maintenance of Type B water treatment plants, including such areas as objectives and purposes of plant processes and equipment; terminology associated with Type B water treatment plants; conditions and situations encountered in Type B water treatment plants, including safety concerns; water disinfection and dosing; and equipment and materials used in Type B water treatment plants. Some questions may involve basic arithmetic calculations. Pumping operations and related arithmetic computations:These questions test for knowledge of pumping operations, including such areas as terminology and basic principles associated with pumps and pumping operations; instruments and equipment used in pumping operations, including various types of pumps and their components; troubleshooting pumping problems and developing solutions; pump inspection and maintenance; and the ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations associated with pumping operations. 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. Test guide: 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 'General Guide to Written Tests' helpful in preparing for this test. This publication is available on line at:https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/testguides.cfmNOTE:Unless otherwise notified, candidates are Allowed to use quiet, hand-held, solar or battery-powered calculators. Devices with typewriter keyboards, ‘spell checkers’, ‘personal digital assistants,’ ‘address books,’ ‘language translators,’ ‘dictionaries,’ or any other similar devices are prohibited. You may not bring books or other reference materials.POLICIES FOR ALTERNATE TEST DATES: May be obtained from the Cortland County Personnel Office.RELIGIOUS ACCOMODATIONS/DISABLED PERSONS: If special arrangements are required for testing, please indicate this on your application.VETERANS OR DISABLED VETERANS who are eligible for additional credit must submit an application for veteran’s credit with their application for examination or at any time between the dates of their application for examination and the date of establishment of the resulting eligible list. Applications for veteran’s credit may be obtained by going to Veteran's Credit Application . Veteran’s credits can only be added to a passing score on the examination.Effective January 1, 1998, the State Constitution was amended to permit a candidate currently in the armed forces to apply for and be conditionally granted veteran’s credit in examinations. Any candidate who applies for such credit must provide proof of military status to receive the conditional credit. No credit may be granted after the establishment of the list. It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide appropriate documentary proof indicating that the service was in time of war, as defined in Section 85 of the Civil Service Law, and that the candidate received an honorable discharge, or was released under honorable conditions, or was released under other than honorable conditions in accordance with the New York State Restoration Act in order to be certified at a score including veteran’s credits.CROSS FILER STATEMENT: If you wish to cross file, you need to fill out the cross filing form located at: https://www.cortlandcountyny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/974/Crossfiling-With-Other-Counties-Form- This form needs to be returned to the Cortland County Civil Service office no later than two weeks before the exam date. TIME AND PLACE OF EXAMINATION: Approved candidates will be notified by mail regarding the time and place the exam is to be held. If notice of approval or disapproval is not received three (3) days prior to the exam date, please call this office at 607- 753-5076.An Equal Opportunity EmployerThis examination is being prepared and rated in accordance with Section 23(2) of the Civil Service Law. The provisions of the New York State Civil Service Law, Rules, and Regulations dealing with the preparation and rating of examinations, as well as establishment and certification of eligible lists for positions in the classified service will apply to this examination.GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION1.Falsification of any part of the "Application for Employment" will result in disqualification.2.Applicants must answer every question on the application form and make sure that it is complete in all respects. Incomplete applications will be disapproved.3.If you have applied for other Civil Service examinations for employment with New York State or any other local government jurisdiction to be held on the same date as this exam, you must make arrangements to take all the examinations at one test site. If you have applied for both State and Local government examinations, you must make arrangements to take all your examinations at the State examination center by calling 518-457-7022 no later than two weeks before the test date. If you have applied for other local government examinations, call or write to each Civil Service Agency to make arrangements. You must make your request for these arrangements no later than two weeks before the date of the examinations. You must notify all local government Civil Service agencies with whom you have filed an application of the test site at which you wish to take your examination(s). For this examination, call 607-753-5076 or write to Cortland County Personnel, 60 Central Avenue, Cortland, NY 13045-2746. 4.Appointments from an Eligible List must be made from the top three candidates willing to accept appointment. The duration of an Eligible List may be fixed for a minimum of one (1) year, and a maximum period of (4) years.5.It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Office of Personnel/Civil Service of any change in address. No attempt will be made to locate candidates who have moved. 6.Under specific circumstances, an alternate test date may be arranged. Your request with written documentation must be received in this office no later than the Thursday proceeding the exam date.WEATHER/EMERGENCY EXAM CANCELLATION: Listen to your local TV station (NBC) or radio station (WXHC 101. 5 FM) for information.Issued: 09-19-24

Minimum Salary: 23.47 Maximum Salary: 23.47 Salary Unit: Hourly