12. Administration Objectives

Following completion of Chapter 12, students should be able to:

  1. Explain the need for effective administration.
  2. Develop the goals, tasks, and procedures for an operating plan.
  3. Prepare and justify staffing and equipment requirements for their program.
  4. Determine whether a piece of equipment should be leased or purchased.
  5. Hire new operators.
  6. Administer their agency's safety program.
  7. Determine the facility requirements for their program.
  8. Read the various types of maps used by collection system operators.
  9. Explain the importance of and need for maps.
  10. Keep maps up to date.
  11. Determine the management information system requirements for their program.
  12. Prepare and maintain records essential for budgeting, scheduling, and meeting legal requirements.
  13. Write an informative report.
  14. Organize an effective public relations program for their agency.

How to properly administer a wastewater collection system agency is the main topic of this chapter. Emphasis is placed on the day-to-day operation of the collection system agency.

Accurate maps must be available to collection system crews so they can operate and maintain the collection system. Crews must be able to determine the location of manholes and sewers in order to maintain the facilities and correct problems. Maps must be kept up to date.

Important information must be recorded and filed for future reference and use. Records are especially important for the preparation of budgets and personnel and equipment requests. Whenever legal action is threatened, accurate records can be very helpful. Collect only the information needed and file it in a manner that makes it easy to find in a readily accessible location.

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