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Position Information

Functional TitleDeputy Director, Production

Recruitment Category TypeStandard

Functional CategoryProduction

GradeGS.20

FLSA StatusExempt

Requisition Number26-0066

Number of Vacancies1

Job LevelManagement

Job CodeN/A

Job Description Summary

Organization NameDepartment Office

Reports toDirector, Production

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

7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Overtime and weekends as required

Position LocationLaurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

TheDeputy Director, Productionperforms supervisory management work as the principal assistant to the Director, Production. Responsibilities includeplanning, directing, coordinating, and supervising the operation and maintenance of water filtration plants, water resource recovery facilities, and associated support facilities. In addition, this role works on-call 24/7 days a week to respond and direct response efforts to water and wastewater incidents.

Essential Functions

+ Assists Director, Production in planning, directing, and administering water and wastewater services, including operation and maintenance of the plants, plant alterations and expansions, water and wastewater pumping stations, water storage facilities and dams

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

+ Assists in the development, tracking and implementation of department business plans, departmental action items, and overseeing the Production Department’s emergency response plans

+ Coordinates the management of department-wide contracts

+ Establishes policies, procedures and methods for programs, as well as directs and inspects the work of employees engaged in these areas

+ Prepares the department office budget and coordinates the preparation of the entire department budget

+ Assists with studies of water and wastewater costs and initiates change as appropriate

+ Reviews operating data for each facility to determine effectiveness of operations

+ Assists with monitoring WSSC Water’s compliance with federal, state and local regulations concerning drinking water quality, wastewater discharge, air quality and biosolids management

+ Plays an active role in internal security issues and may represent WSSC Water regarding security related issues with outside agencies

+ Assists with monitoring water quality concerns to ensure effective customer service response

+ Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Other Functions

+ Acts as the Director, Production in his/her absence or at his/her request

+ Performs other related duties as required

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Business casual office environment and field locations

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

+ Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of the design, construction, operations and maintenance of water and /or wastewater systems

+ Thorough knowledge of business administration as applied to the operations of water and/or wastewater facilities

+ Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance

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

+ Ability to advise and build consensus with personnel engaged in water production and distribution, wastewater treatment, laboratory operations, and flood control activities

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, employees and the general public

+ Ability to keep records and to prepare clear, concise reports of water and wastewater operations

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree

+ 10+ years experience in water and/or wastewater utility systems operations

+ 5+ years management experience

Additional Requirements

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

+ 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

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

Preferences

+ Master’s degree in Engineering, Business or a related field

+ Experience leading an organization through business process and culture change efforts to maintain and enhance the organization’s competitive position

+ Water or Wastewater Plant Operator certification

Salary$180,802 - $307,852

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 Date10/24/2025

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