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**Distinguishing Features of Work**

This is highly skilled, technical work to monitor and control

production, pumping, and distribution systems to meet water drinking

water system demands and water quality permit requirements for a plant

that is being constructed at 2120 N. Hoover in Wichita. This position

exercises a high degree of decision-making regarding water treatment,

flows, and pressures, based on independent judgement on how to maintain

multiple water quality parameters within regulatory limits. Work

includes supervising other staff when the Shift Supervisor is not

present.

This position is eligible for progression through eight competency

levels with increasing levels of responsibility and corresponding pay

ranges. Progression requires a combination of plant experience and

specialized training.

Experience in the water treatment industry is a valued asset.

Compensation will be based on individual experience and determined at

hire based on skills and competencies. The role provides additional

opportunities for swift pay progression linked to the development of

skills and competencies.

\*\*Employees within the department or division shall be given first

consideration\*\*\

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**Examples of Work Performed**

Operates and monitors production, pumping, and distribution systems

from a control center utilizing data from the Supervisory, Control

and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and the Geographic Information

System (GIS).

Monitors and maintains flows and pressures within all systems,

including making independent decisions regarding how to balance

flows to basins and reservoirs to maintain water storage

requirements.

Monitors water levels in reservoirs and towers and makes appropriate

pump changes.

Collects water samples and performs basic chemical tests. Utilizes

results to make process change decisions.

Operates chemical feed equipment and controls feed rates, determines

chemical dosage needs for varying conditions, and makes appropriate

changes in chemical feed rates as required to maintain water

quality.

Troubleshoots treatment problems associated with pH, solids level,

mixing intensity, chemical dosage, and biological processes.

Monitors weather and forecasts daily water consumption and

production requirements.

Operates and maintains a water treatment plant, including

maintenance of equipment.

Records information about plant performance on log sheets or

computer databases.

In charge of plant and staff when Shift Supervisor is not working.
The examples of work performed are not intended to be all-inclusive.
The City of Wichita reserves the right to assign additional

responsibilities as needed, including but not limited to tasks

performed by IEC Specialists, Water Quality Specialists, and O&M

Specialists.

**Requirements of Work**

Current and New hires to the division must be capable of achieving the

Following Within Two Years Of Hire

Obtaining a Kansas Class IV Water Supply System certification
Knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to producing

and distributing safe drinking water

Thorough knowledge of the principles of specialized water treatment

operations

Knowledge of the functions and mechanics of pumps, chemical

analyzers, and other equipment used in a water treatment plant, and

ability to perform basic preventive maintenance on equipment.

Ability to calculate flows and solution strengths.
Ability to collect data and make decisions based on data from

on-line analyzers.

Ability to monitor, evaluate, and make decisions about SCADA

information.

Ability to ut lize GIS data for decision making.
Ability to interpret, validate, and analyze complex data.
Basic understanding of the principals of biology and chemistry as

they relate to water treatment.

Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record information

Ability to tolerate exposure to airborne environmental nuisances

associated with open grounds, exposure to chemicals used in water

treatment, and equipment and machinery noise (with the use of earplugs).

Ability to walk variable distances multiple times per shift and climb

stairs and ladders and to bend, twist, push, pull and reach as necessary

to evaluate equipment/instrumentation function

Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

Ability to exert up to 40 pounds of pressure to operate valves and fire

hydrants.

Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.

Ability to read and interpret technical manuals.

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with

associates, employees of other departments and representatives of

outside agencies

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in

writing

Ability to acquire and ma

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