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Position Information

Functional TitleUtility Services Maintenance Section Manager

Recruitment Category TypeStandard

Functional CategoryUtility Services

GradeGS.16

FLSA StatusExempt

Requisition Number25-0245

Number of Vacancies1

Job LevelSection Manager

Job CodeN/A

Job Description Summary

Organization NameUtility Services Central

Reports toDivision Manager, Utility Services

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryRegular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday to Friday (work schedule subject to change due to operation needs)

Position LocationHyattsville

Position Summary Information

General Summary

TheSection Manager Utility Services Maintenanceresponsible for overseeing and facilitating the maintenance and repair of water distribution and sewer collection activities through the application of business principles and industry best practices for an assigned unit.

Essential Functions

+ Forms crews, assigns work, and initiates request for emergency contract support.

+ Supervises staff including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and/or termination or recommending termination.

+ Investigates complex job sites and recommends if work should be done by staff or emergency contractor.

+ Inspects work locations to monitor adherence to plans and specifications to ensure the quality of materials and workmanship.

+ Tracks the performance of the Section on a weekly basis in relation to the section’s goals.

+ Keeps the section informed of its progress towards its goals by posting weekly information.

+ Evaluates the effectiveness of technology and equipment.

+ Assures that the section is in regulatory compliance.

+ Maintains inventory and cost accounts of equipment and materials.

+ Investigates and resolves customer complaints.

+ Administers and reviews Utility Services Department safety procedures for adequacy and clarity.

+ Provides administration support to the Section including activity reports, time sheets, material requisitions, work orders, attendance records; performance evaluations, vehicle logs, accident and injury reports and investigations.

+ Participates in the review of plans and specifications, and the evaluation and testing of materials.

+ Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC business.

Other Functions

+ Prepares specifications for use in the procurement of supplies and services.

+ Makes recommendations and assists in the formulation of short and long range programs for operational and engineering improvements to the water, and wastewater systems.

+ Meets with representatives of the state and county governments, other utilities, and Commission jurisdictions to exchange information and resolve maintenance problems.

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

+ Assists with budget preparations for the Section.

+ Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Environment And Physical Demands

+ Personnel in this position are considered to be essential personnel and therefore must report to work as scheduled under all weather conditions.

+ Required to perform 24 hour emergency duty rotation;

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

+ Knowledge of industry best practices used in the maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection.

+ Thorough knowledge and understanding of safety rules and regulations and standard operation procedures.

+ General understanding of fluid mechanics.

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

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers, contractors, other Utility Services Divisions and the general public.

+ Ability to provide guidance on difficult engineering problems.

+ Ability to prepare written reports.

+ Ability to interpret construction plans.

+ Ability to use good operational and engineering judgment.

+ Working knowledge of basic PC applications.

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or related engineering field.

+ 5 years of progressively responsible water and sewer maintenance operations experience, including 2 years supervisory experience

OR

+ High School diploma or equivalent

+ 9 years of progressively responsible water and sewer maintenance operations experience, including 2 years supervisory experience

Additional Requirements

+ Employees in this position are designated or considered emergency personnel; therefore, the employee must report to work as scheduled or as directed by their supervisor when WSSC Water declares an event that requires emergency personnel to report to work.

+ Required to perform 24-hour emergency duty rotation;

+ 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 date;

+ Possession of Class 1 Water Distribution Systems Operator and Class 2 Wastewater Collection System Operator certificates and maintain the certifications throughout the time in the position;

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

Preferences

Basic understanding of the Maintenance Management and Geographic Information Systems.

Salary$104,908 - $178,628

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 Date06/06/2025

Open Until FilledNo

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

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

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