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Position Information

Functional TitleSr. Manager, Process & Systems Engineering (Water/Wastewater Treatment)

Recruitment Category TypeStandard

Functional CategoryOperational Reliability and Resilience

GradeEG.19

FLSA StatusExempt

Requisition Number25-0277

Number of Vacancies1

Job LevelDivision Manager

Job CodeN/A

Job Description Summary

Organization NameOperational Reliability & Resilience

Reports toDirector, Operational Reliability and Resilience

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryRegular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30PM

Position LocationLaurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

TheSr. Manager, Process and Systems Engineering (Water/Wastewater Treatment)provides strategic leadership and oversight for engineering support across operational sections, includingwater treatment, distribution systems, wastewater conveyance, and resource recovery processes. This roleevaluates the efficacy of all processes and systems; as well as develop and implement procedures and methods to optimize process and system performance.

Essential Functions

+ Collaborates with Operations departments to implement optimization strategies

+ Performs technical analysis of proposed federal and state regulations; prepares comments and recommended responses to protect Commission interests

+ Coordinates responses with national and local associations such as AWWA , AMWA and NACWA

+ Provides technical expertise for interactions with government and regulatory agencies

+ Provides technical expertise to regulatory inquiries and reviews

+ Identifies emerging environmental issues with potential for significant impact on the Commission; proposes technical responses to these issues; coordinates investigation and manages any required technical oversight for the resolution to the issues

+ Establishes and tracks strategic and operational performance measures

+ Performs project management for special studies including developing the scope of work, negotiating contracts, reviewing and approving invoices, coordinating internal and external resources, and technical review as well as approval of consultants’ work

+ Prepares reports and notifications, including those required by regulations

+ Recommends policies, procedures, methods, and practices to ensure the processes and systems meet or exceed Safe Drinking Water Act ( SDWA ), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ( NPDES ) permits, and other federal, state, or local regulatory/environmental requirements; ensures the safety, quality, and efficacy of processes and operations

+ Develops strategies and conducts analyses to meet and optimize operational process and systems objectives, as well as compliance to environmental regulations and level of service

+ Designs and implements innovative solutions to enhance water treatment processes, water distribution systems, wastewater conveyance systems, and water resource recovery processes

+ Develops conceptual level designs for water and wastewater treatment systems

+ Reviews and interprets design drawings, plans, and specifications for proposed changes in existing facilities and for construction of new processes and systems; evaluates designs for functionality, safety, operability, maintainability, cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with industry practices; performs detailed analysis to identify inadequacies, ambiguities, errors, and potential problems

+ Supports water and wastewater process and systems technology evaluation and selection

+ Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful integration of new technologies

+ Provides engineering support and guidance in troubleshooting complex process problems as needed to ensure the process, systems, and/or facility modifications enhance operations

+ Analyzes technical and operational reports, including process and systems efficiency data; identifies causes of non-routine incidents; recommends process and systems control strategic plans and adjustments to variables that affect the quantity and quality of process effluent; identifies the impact of adjustments in one unit process on other unit processes and overall plant performance

+ Identifies training needs to enhance process and systems efficiency and to integrate new technologies

+ Manages quality control of consultant and in-house designs related to the environmental engineering and science disciplines

+ Leads/supports the development of project plans with stakeholders for implementation of pilot and optimizing initiatives

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

Other Functions

+ Develops and implements strategic plans for knowledge retention

+ Develops and tracks budget

+ Works with internal stakeholders to scope, solicit, select, and manage professional and product service contracts to ensure requisite skills or services are met

+ Demonstrates, establishes, and enforces high safety standards

+ Provides expert advisory operational event response when needed

+ Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional organizations

+ Supports Communications Office to address inquiries regarding environmental-related issues

+ Identifies and organizes research for potential benefits to WSSC Water

+ Supports the General Counsel in addressing environmental liability issues

+ Serves as Acting Director when designated

+ Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

+ Performs related duties as assigned

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Business casual office and industrial settings

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including listening, reading, verbal and written communication skills

+ Strong writing, analytical, and presentation skills

+ Ability to develop analytical summaries, graphical representations, tables and other presentation materials to support operational performance assessments

+ Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism

+ Ability to effectively plan and implement various management and support programs and initiatives

+ Strong organizational, problem solving, decision-making, and multi-tasking skills

+ Ability to plan, direct, and review, for quality control, work of professional engineers and scientists

+ Ability to develop and implement work standards, policies, and procedures

+ Ability to communicate and work collaboratively with staff as well as internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels in a fast-paced environment

+ Demonstrated ability to coordinate or negotiate with regulatory agencies on regulatory compliance

+ Proficiency in principles and practices in the fields of civil or environmental engineering, or environmental science with focus on water quality

+ Knowledge occupational hazards and the paramount criticality of adherence to safety measures

+ Ability to analyze complex technical problems, evaluate alternatives, and reach sound conclusions

+ Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing water, air, and other environmental quality necessary to effectively represent WSSC Water’s interest in regulatory matters

+ Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the design and operations of water and wastewater treatment, water distribution. and wastewater conveyance systems

+ Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of large-scale capital programs and construction projects

+ Knowledge of process and systems control strategies or software programs for digital process control equipment

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering

+ 8+ years experience related to operation of municipal water treatment processes, water distribution systems, wastewater conveyance systems, and wastewater treatment processes

+ 3+ years management experience that includes employee supervision (relevant leadership roles or substantial project/program work involving contractors may be considered as equivalent)

+ 2+ years experience in planning and directing complex environmental projects/programs

Additional Requirements

+ Registration as a Professional Engineer in Maryland. If candidate has PE license in another state, must obtain Maryland registration within 12 months of hire or transfer

+ 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

Master’s degree in environmental science/engineering, or civil, sanitary or chemical engineering

Salary$164,054 - $279,335

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 Date08/05/2025

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

+ * Are you registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Maryland or in another state?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Please list your Professional Engineer (P.E.) license number.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application