Water Systems Superintendent (37.5 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Middletown, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as our Water Systems Superintendent (PCN 24424). This position will ensure water safety for our staff and patients at our hospital in Middletown. The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve. The Connecticut Valley Hospital boasts a rich history first opening its doors over 150 years ago in 1868. As the State’s public hospital we provide treatment of mental illness and currently comprised of 18 inpatient units over two campuses (Middletown and Hartford). In our operational framework, recovery is defined as a process of restoring or developing a positive and meaningful sense of identity apart from one’s condition and then rebuilding one’s life in the fullest sense. Recovery is an individualized patient-centered approach. Achieving and maintaining an optimal state of health and wellness is integrated in our recovery approach. Individuals acquire and practice life skills that will assist them in their recovery process. Start with us! Stay with us! Grow with us! A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment. All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.

Requirements

Five (5) years of work experience in the operation and maintenance of a Class III Water Treatment Plant
Possession of a Class III Water Treatment Plant Operator license in accordance with the regulations of the Department of Public Health
Possession of a Class I Water Distribution System Operator license in accordance with the regulations of the Department of Public Health
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have included performing chemical and biochemical analyses of water.
Incumbents in this class are required to possess and retain the State of Connecticut, Class III Water Treatment Plant Operator license.
Incumbents in this class are required to posses and retain the State of Connecticut, Class I Water Distribution System Operator license.
Incumbents in this class are required by the appointing authority to possess and retain all appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certificates.
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain specific education and/or experience to meet various certification requirements.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory ability.

Responsibilities

Supervising the Water Systems Assistant Superintendent, Water System Operators, Maintainers, and other plant staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
Ensuring compliance with all water treatment regulations through a valid Class III Water Treatment Plant Operator License.
Overseeing water quality to guarantee it is free from bacteria, contaminants, and harmful chemicals for all hospital uses, including drinking, bathing, and dietary services.
Managing and maintaining plant equipment to ensure all systems are operating efficiently and reliably.
Providing staff with the tools, resources, and guidance needed to perform their work safely and effectively.
Upholding the highest standards of safety to protect hospital staff and patients through reliable, clean, and compliant water supply.
Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff.
Provides staff training and assistance.
Conducts performance evaluations.
Determines priorities and plans plant work.
Establishes and maintains plant procedures.
Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards.
Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding plant policies and procedures.
Prepares reports and correspondence.
Supervises all standing operations of water treatment plant, water supply structures and water distribution system.
Directs maintenance of water treatment plant, water distribution system and reservoir intake structures.
Schedules, supervises and responsible for all chemical treatment tests performed in relation to assigned activities.
Oversees watershed and reservoirs.
Directs facility Cross Connection Control program.
Keeps detailed records of plant operations.
Responsible for safety and security at plant sites.
Reviews plans for water utility system expansions or repairs.
Inspects utility system expansions or repairs.
Inspects utility maps and updates drawings.
Initiates purchases of commodities, tools, and equipment for water treatment operations.
Prepares water utility budgets.
Advises planning and engineering section of water utility requirements related to new facilities.
Performs related duties as required.