Position Information

Functional TitleManager, Collections System Planning

Recruitment Category TypeStandard

Functional CategoryUtility Services

GradeGS.14

FLSA StatusExempt

Requisition Number25-0002

Number of Vacancies1

Job LevelSection Manager

Job CodeN/A

Job Description Summary

Plans, schedules and directs the work of the section on a short and long-term basis; Assures compliance with all Consent Decree requirements; designs and monitors Proactive and Preventative Maintenance Programs; implements Line Blockage Analysis program; prepares, reviews and submits all required reports and other documentation regarding implementation of the SSO Consent Decree;manages Project Managers and outside consultants to ensure that tasks are performed on time and as specified for the compliance of the Consent Decree; oversees a schedule of reporting and submission requirements required for regulatory compliance with the Consent Decree; and tracks the performance of the Commission with relation to the Consent Decree to assure regulatory compliance.

Organization NameWater/Wastewater Systems Assessment

Reports toDivision Manager, Water/Wastewater Systems Assessment

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryRegular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 7:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Position LocationLaurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

In a team environment, theManager, Collections System Planningfacilitates sewer collection maintenance activities to remain in compliance with agreements with the Sanitary Sewer Overflow ( SSO ) Consent Decree through the application of business principles and industry best practices.

Essential Functions

• Plans, schedules and directs the work of the section on a short and long-term basis

• Assures compliance with all Consent Decree requirements

• Designs and monitors proactive and preventative maintenance programs

• Implements line blockage analysis program

• Prepares, reviews and submits all required reports and other documentation regarding implementation of the SSO Consent Decree

• Manages project managers and consultants to ensure tasks are performed on time and as specified in compliance with the consent decree

• Oversees the schedule of reporting and submission requirements for regulatory compliance with the consent decree

• Tracks the performance of the Commission on the consent decree to ensure regulatory compliance

• Coordinates with various teams and divisions within the Commission regarding optimizing the operation of the collection system, compliance with current regulations, and the SSO Consent Decree

• Establishes an Information Technology system that tracks SSOs and basement backups and is linked to other related information systems and databases

• Tracks the section’s performance in relation to division goals

• Keeps the division informed of its progress toward its goals by posting weekly information

• Communicates with the General Counsel’s Office to discuss consent decree issues, obtain legal advice, and opinions, and to discuss review of documents related to the consent decree

• Keeps informed of current technology and equipment available both within the Commission and in the water/wastewater industry

• Coordinates and leads meetings with WSSC Water staff offices to address issues relating to SSOs, basement backups, collection system repairs, backwater valves, customer complaints, and the SSO Consent Decree

• Provides technical engineering assistance to solve difficult maintenance problems

• Makes recommendations and assists in the formulation of short and long-range programs for operational and engineering improvements to wastewater systems

• Meets and communicates with representatives of the state and county governments, the Maryland Department of the Environment, the Environmental Protection Agency, citizens groups, other utilities, officials, and customers to build effective relationships, exchange information and resolve maintenance problems and issues related to the consent decree

• Participates in reviewing plans and specifications, and evaluating and testing materials

Other Functions

• Compiles various monthly reporting documents for management

• Updates annual action items, departmental action items, and various spreadsheets to track planning section and consent decree milestones

• Prepares presentations and presents to various WSSC Water divisions and senior seadership team

• Assists the claims Office in resolving complex claim problems

• Coordinates with the intergovernmental relations office to resolve complex issues with stakeholders

• Performs related duties as assigned

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Work is performed in a business casual office environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of industry best practices used in the maintenance of wastewater collection

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of safety rules and regulations, as well as standard operating procedures and knowledge of consent decrees

• Thorough knowledge of laws and regulations relating to SSOs and basement backups

• Knowledge and understanding of non-maintenance related SSO issues including: flow monitoring, hydraulic modeling, Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Studies ( SSES ), Fat, Oils, and Grease ( FOG ), and sewer rehabilitation

• Knowledge and understanding of fluid mechanics; open channel flow, hydraulics, hydrology and other related engineering concepts

• Ability to interpret construction plans, and provide effective guidance on difficult engineering and claim problems

• Ability to create database management and GIS applications for use in analyzing and reporting SSO and basement backup data

• Ability to work under limited supervision, be a self-starter, and be an effective communicator

• Detailed oriented

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers, contractors, customer care Groups, regulators, and the general public

• Ability to review and prepare written reports and to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Sanitary or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline

• 6+ years of experience in engineering

• 1+ year(s) in planning engineering projects or with responsibility for regulatory compliance of major scope

OR

• High School diploma or equivalent

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in engineering

• 1+ year(s) in planning engineering projects or with responsibility for regulatory compliance of major scope

Additional Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license, with no more than 4 points, and the ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer

• Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter

Preferences

• Supervisory experience

• Experience with communicating and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders

• Experience with Primavera, GIS , MMIS , and/or MS Office Suite.

Salary$99,260 - $168,741

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date07/22/2024

Open Until FilledNo

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Eligible applicants will be released for review after 7/23/24.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a valid driver's license with no more than 4 points and with no restrictions (except eyeglasses/contact lenses)?

• Yes

• No

• • Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?

• Yes

• No

• Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents