1970-36-Authorizing the Annexation of Additional Job Descriptions to the District's Personnel Manual
RESOillTION NO. R70- 36
AUTHORIZING THE ANNExATION OF ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTIONS
TO THE DISTRICT'S PERsONNEL MANUAL.
has previously adopted a Personnel Manual which incorporates conditions of
WHEREAs, the Board of Directors of the San Dieguito Irrigation District
employment by the San Dieguito Irrigation Districtj
employment and job descriptions and other miscellaneous information relevant to
has required additional job descriptions in order to complete the Manual;
AND WHEREAs, the addition of the operation of the joint filtration plant
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he hereby is, authorized to attach to the Personnel Manual the job descriptions
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Secretary of the District be, and
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hereof.
attached hereto and marked Exhibit "D", and by this reference made a part
Passed and adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Directors Lawson, Dean, Noonan, Pearson and Cermak.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
DEFINITIONS OF LEVELS OF SUPERVISION
UNDER IMMEDIATE SUPERVISION:
given before
completion.
Employee is told by supervisor both what to do
and ~ to do it. Instructions are typically
and during progress of the work, and work is reviewed upon
UNDER GENERA! SUPERVISION:
Work is assigned by supervisor and is typically
reviewed upon completion. Methods to be used are.
employee, subject to his compliance with the department's
usually left to the
standard practice.
UNDER DIRECTION: vlorkload is self-generated or flows from a general assi~ent.
Methods used are those indicated by professional or technical
judgment or practice. Review is customarily provided only at the request of
the employee or on appeal from his decisions.
UNDER ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTION: Employee is responsible for a broad assignment
or function which permits him considerable
freedom in interpretation and application of agency policy and procedures a
His effectiveness is generally reviewed only in terms of results achieveda He
is responsible for conformance with agency policy and is subject to administra-
tive controls.
SUBJECT TO THE DETERMTIrATION POLICY: Official is given wide latitude to direct
a department or agency and to determine
agency policy and programs subject only to law and jurisdiction-wide nolicy.
CLASS SPECIFICATION
PLANT ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIA/l
DEFINITION:
Under general supervision, to perform skilled repair and maintenance
of water treatment plant power control, and read-out systems, and to perform
related work.
"TYPICAL TASKS:
Checks, adjusts, and makes repairs to plant and pump station air,
electronic, electrical and hydraulicly activated control systems, such as
manual and automatic filter controls, automatic sludge removal systems,
automatic chem~cal feed systems, metering systems for water and chemical
solutions, electric power switchgear, laboratory apparatus and plant control
panel instrumentation. Keeps equipment history records including scheduled
functions of a proper preventative maintenance program; enforces safety
programs; becomes familiar with standard operating procedures that employee
can efficiently function as a shift operator in case of need, i.e., vacations,
sickness.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Education and experience equivalent to completion of high school and three
years of experience in mechanical repair work requiring a high degree of
precision.
-TYPICAL TASKS are examples of duties performed by employees in this class.
The list may not include all required duties, nor are all listed tasks
necessarily performed by everyone in this class.
CLASS SPECIFICATION
PLANT OPERATOR I
DEFINITION:
Under immediate supervision, on an assigned shift to operate
mechanical equipment and to perform related work on a relief or training
basis during first year of employment.
'TYPICAL TASKS:
At the water treatment plant and pump station, operates mechanical
equipment-including pumps, valves, flocculating, sludge removal, filters
chemical feed, and control systems. Keeps logs of operations and makes
report of malfunctions. Performs routine chemical tests on process
water. Performs custodial duties in and around facilities, buildings and
grounds.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Education and experience equivalent to completion of high school (12th
grade) and one year or more of experience in the operation, repair or
maintenance of machinery or mechanical equipment. Must take an Operator in
Training examination during first half year of employment. Obtain a Grade 4
Water Works Operators Certificate as awarded by the California Section A~dA
in first year of employment.
-Typical Tasks are examples of duties performed by personnel in this class.
The list may not include all required duties nor are all listed tasks
performed by everyone in this class.
CLASS SPECIFICATION
PLANT OPERATOR II
DEFINITION:
Under general supervision on an assigned shift, to operate the
treatment process plant and pump station and to perform related work.
'TYPICAL TASKS:
At the water treatment plant and pump station on an assigned shift,
operates and checks the automatic operation of pumps and water treatment
equipment, according to standard procedures. Regulates flows to obtain
optimum u~ilization of pumping, treatment and storage facilities in
meeting the finished water eemands of the districts. Performs chemical
control tests and adjusts automatic chemical feeders and timers to keep
treatment and sludge disposal functions at proper level. Maintains
operating logs and make reports of malfunctions. Keeps plant clean and
orderly. Makes minor repairs and adjustments to operating equipment.
Does assigned skilled labor and clerical work incidental to plant operation.
EMPLOy}~IT STANDA.~DS:
Education and experience equivalent to completion of high school and
one year of experience in the operation repair on preventative maintenance
of mechanical equipment comparable to that found in a water treatment plant.
Obtain a Grade 3 Water Works Operators Certificate as awarded by the
California Section ArlWA in first year after becoming an Operator II.
*Typical Tasks are examples of duties performed by personnel in this class.
The list may not include all required duties nor are all listed tasks
performed by every one in this class.
CLASS SPECIFICATION
TREATMENT PLANT SUPERVISOR
DEFINITION:
Under direction, to be responsible for the operation, maintenance,
repair, and technical control of water or waste water treatment facilities;
and to perform related work.
'TYPICAL TASKS:
Plans, directs, and supervises the operation and maintenance of treat-
ment plants and their allied facilities; prepares preliminary budgets,
reviews cost data and makes operations studies; inspects field construction
and maintenance projects; analyzes and recommends operational procedures
and equipmentj reviews test data with laboratory personnel to coordinate
necessary chemical treatment; maintains training and safety programs;
prepares reports on pla.~t operation and related activities; coordinates
activities with other district departments, government agencies, utility
companies, and private contractors; trains and rates the work performance
of subordinates.
EMPLOYHENT STMIDARDS:
Education and experience equivalent to graduation from college and
two years of supervisory experience in the operation and maintenance of
water or waste water treatment plants.
*TYPICAL TAKSS are examples of duties performed by employees in this
cla~s. The list may not include all required duties, nor are all
listed tasks necessarily performed by everyone in this class.
CLASS SPECIFICATION
PLANT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
DEFINITION:
Under general supervision, to perform skilled repair and maintenance
of water treatment plant machinery and mechanical equipment; and to
perform related work.
'TYPICAL TASKS:
Dismantles, repairs, and overhauls pumps, valves, stationary engines,
blowers, settling basin machinery, cross-collectors, air compressors,
ventilation systems, Chlorinators, piping systems, hydraulic valves,
belt conveyors, dust collector systems, water heaters, power shafting,
cranes, hoists, and other plant equipment; moves heavy equipment by use of
hoists, dollies, and rollers; lubricates plant machinery and equipment;
performs gas and arc welding; cuts metal with torch; installs and aligns
heavy motors and equipment; prepares periodic reports, logs, and cost
sheets; enforces safety regulations; becomes familiar with standard
operating procedures that employee can efficiently function as a shift
operator in case of need, i.e., vacations, sickness.
EMPLOnlENT STANDARDS:
Education and experience equivalent to completion of high school and
three years of experience in mechanical repair work requiring a high
degree of precision.
.TYFrCAL TASKS are examples of duties performed by employees in this class.
The list may not include all required duties, nor are all listed tasks
necessarily performed by everyone in this class.