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Position Information

Functional TitleMaintenance Skills Trainer (Water/Sewer Operations)

Recruitment Category TypeStandard

Functional CategoryUtility Services

GradeGS.15

FLSA StatusExempt

Requisition Number26-0055

Number of Vacancies1

Job LevelStaff

Job CodeN/A

Job Description Summary

Organization NameUtility Services Learning & Development

Reports toSection Manager, Utility Services Training

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryRegular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

M-F 6:30 am – 3:00 pm (hours may vary based on training needs)

Position LocationSilver Spring & Laurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

TheMaintenance Skills Training Specialistis a business partner for the Utility Services Team in developing employees and improving team performance.This Specialist is an internal consultant andtrainer focused on hands-on skills development for Utility Service Team employees who work on buried infrastructure.

Essential Functions

+ Acts as internal consultant to Learning & Development Specialists in assessing, designing, developing and implementing training initiatives

+ Delivers hands-on training for maintenance and repair of valves, pipe, fire hydrants, and other buried assets in the water distribution or wastewater collection system

+ Delivers hands-on training for specialized equipment such as pipe saws and other tools specifically related to maintenance and/or repair of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems

+ Audits learning material and delivery to ensure that learning is up to date and accurate

+ Validates assessments to ensure accurate and current content

+ Supports the Utility Services Team with all Team knowledge transfer functions

+ Evaluates operational issues and, where applicable, recommends developmental solutions and upon approval acts on implementing the solutions

+ Works with Learning & Development Specialists to design and implement learning and development programs and sessions including testing and evaluation procedures

+ May conduct knowledge and skill-based development sessions

+ Coordinates the skill development/knowledge component of knowledge-based and skill-based pay programs

+ Scans industry best practices and makes recommendations regarding innovative technology

+ Partners with Utility Services business units’ staff in ensuring effective and efficient delivery of programs and sessions

+ Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Business casual office environment

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

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

+ 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

+ Performing needs assessments and translating to developmental programs

+ Instructional design including curriculum design

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

+ Familiarity with standard office software and learning management systems

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree

+ 3+ years’ experience in water and sewer maintenance operations

OR

+ High School diploma (or equivalent)

+ 7+ years’ water and sewer maintenance operations experience

+ 1+ year experience in field instruction

Additional Requirements

+ Possession of a valid driver’s license, with no more than 4 points, and the ability to obtain 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 in water and sewer system repair

+ CPLP certification

+ Experience in training delivery

Salary$96,038 - $163,523

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 Date10/13/2025

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

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application