TREATMENT PLANT ADMINISTRATOR (OPEN COMPETITIVE)

Salary : $108,686.00 - $134,937.00 Annually
Location : Buffalo Sewer Authority- City Hall Room 1038, NY
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: POSTING
Department: BUFFALO SEWER AUTH
Opening Date: 05/29/2026
Closing Date: 6/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Fee: $0.00


RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ANYONE APPLYING FOR THE BUFFALO POLICE ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION. NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT-SUMMER LIFEGUARDS: Due to the nationwide lifeguard shortage, residency is NOT a requirement for the seasonal lifeguard position in the City of Buffalo. Applicants from any nearby municipality are encouraged to apply.


PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW.


FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.)


Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info.

Distinguishing Features of the Class


An incumbent to a position in this class directs the Administration functions and Capital Projects Programs at the Sewer Authority's Sewage Treatment Plant. This is highly responsible supervisory work involving carrying out the policies and rules of the Board of the Sewer Authority as they relate to administrative and fiscal matters of Capital Projects at the Sewage Treatment Plant. The treatment Plant Administrator (Sewer Authority) works under the general direction of the General Manager while assisting the Treatment Plant Superintendent on a day-to-day basis in a highly confidential manner but with considerable latitude for independent judgment and decision making. The incumbent has complete responsibility for executing the policies and procedures as they pertain to the development and monitoring of capital projects at the Sewage Treatment plant. Supervision may be exercised over all administrative functions within the Sewage Treatment Plant.

Examples of work (Illustration Only)


TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Assists in the overall responsibility of Plant management, administration and control;
Assists in the preparation of the Operation and Capital Projects Budget relative to the Sewage Treatment Plant;
Monitors the Capital Projects Budget expenditures and the progress of capital projects;
Collaborates with division heads at the Treatment Plant in the development, planning and establishment of programs and activities to capital Projects;
-Analyzes and designs sewage treatment plant improvement projects;
Supervises the preparation of statistical information both in the treatment Plant and as required from the Sewer Authority's Annual Report and as requested by other agencies;
Prepares related financial reports and statements;
Assists in seeking grant aid for capital projects at the Treatment Plant;
Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications


Open Competitive
(A) Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering and six years of full-time administrative experience, three years of which must have been engineering management;
or
(B) Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering and eight years of full-time administrative experience, three years of which must have been in engineering management;
or
(C) An equivalent combination as defined within the limits of A and B.
Administrative Experience is defined as responsible direction and control of an identifiable organizational unit or program; in addition to supervision, an administrator is involved in the planning, resource allocation, program evaluation and policy formulation.
Engineering Management is defined as coordinating the activities of people and resources in order to accomplish engineering objectives by practical application of scientific knowledge in the design and construction of projects, programs and the like.
ADOPTED: 9/18/74
REVISED: 4/16/75; 6/22/94
REVIEWED: 4/22/98

Additional Information


FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Familiarity with terms and principles of engineering;
Extensive knowledge of business administration;
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and modern practices of office management;
Ability to organize, assign, coordinate and review the work of subordinates;
Ability to present oral and written comments and opinions clearly and concisely;
Basic knowledge of office terminology, procedures and methods;
Initiative; Resourcefulness;
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
The City of Buffalo's benefit package is designed to give our employees and their love one's, comfort, safety, and stability they need in serving our community each and every day.

Our offerings include:

-Medical and vision, Dental, Life Insurance (basic) and (supplemental)

-New York State Retirement System

-Deferred Compensation Plan

-Employee Assistance Program for employee/family members

-Flexible Spending Accounts

-Liberal holidays & vacation

-Growth Opportunities and Steady earnings potential