Project Manager - Engineering Wastewater System Assessment Planning

Posting Details

Position Information

Functional Title
Project Manager - Engineering Wastewater System Assessment Planning

Recruitment Category Type
Standard

Functional Category
Utility Services

Grade
EG.15

FLSA Status
Exempt

Requisition Number
25-0219

Number of Vacancies
1

Job Level
Non-Management

Job Code
N/A

Job Description Summary

Responsible for overseeing compliance with the requirements of the Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) consent decree and the management of projects related to improving the performance of the wastewater collection system.

Organization Name
Water/Wastewater Systems Assessment

Reports to
Section Manager, Collection System Planning

Full or Part Time
Full Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or Temporary
Regular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

Mon-Fri
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Position Location
Laurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

The Project Manager - Engineering in Wastewater System Assessment Planning works in a team environment, responsible for overseeing compliance with the requirements of the Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Consent Decree and the management of projects related to improving the performance of the wastewater collection system.

Essential Functions

• Leads a team managing complex projects with a focus on wastewater pipeline inspection and monitoring

• Evaluates proposed solutions and develops recommended solutions for complex hydraulic-related problems and overall collection system improvement

• Maintains a schedule of reporting and submission requirements required for regulatory compliance with the Consent Decree

• Tracks the performance of the Commission with relation to the Consent Decree to assure that all actions are performed by the responsible Divisions as required by the Consent Decree

• Coordinates submission of information within the group, in other groups and teams, and from outside consultants, and assures timely submissions

• Oversees the actions of contractors performing services required as part of the Consent Decree to assure that these services are performed on time and as specified in the Consent Decree

• Uses Maintenance Management Information System (MMIS), Geographic Information System (GIS), and other software to prepare tables, charts, graphs, presentations, maps, and performs data analyses

• Coordinates and communicates with other teams and divisions within the Commission regarding compliance with current regulations, the Consent Decree, SSOs, and updating the Consent Decree Project Schedule to assure that the Commission remains in compliance

• Manages, tracks the approval process, and ensures compliance with reporting and record keeping requirements of the Consent Decree

• Prepares and reviews reports, plans, standard procedures, maps and other documents for specific article reporting requirements, including the Quarterly and Annual Consent Decree Reports to the regulators

• Creates and provides schedule for responsible divisions to ensure timely submission to the Planning Section and to provide adequate time for management review

• Prepares correspondence to regulators incorporating legal and management input

• Compiles all necessary documents for management and legal review upon request

• Researches and compiles detailed information based on requests from the public, regulatory agencies, external and internal customers

• Analyzes and interprets specific Consent Decree requirements

• Serves as Commission project representative equivalent to consultant's or contractor's Project Manager

• Prepares or supervises preparation of specifications for use in purchasing, engineering, construction and maintenance supplies and materials

• Reviews and approves monthly and final payments for A/E's, contractors and vendors

• Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Other Functions

• Communicates with representatives of the State and County governments, other utilities, EPA, DOJ, and other officials and customers as necessary to exchange information and resolve problems related to the Consent Decree

• Performs field visits to ensure contract quality and to verify inspection information

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Work Environment And Physical Demands

N/A

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the regulatory and legal requirements of the Consent Decree and the potential penalties for non-compliance

• Thorough knowledge of non-maintenance related SSO issues including flow monitoring, flow modeling, Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Studies (SSES), Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG), and sewer rehabilitation

• Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to Sanitary Sewer Overflow's (SSOs) and basement backups; understanding of the Maintenance Management Information System (MMIS) and Geographic Information System (GIS)

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

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

• Ability to interpret construction plans

• Ability to use good operational and engineering judgment

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

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Business Management or related field

• 5+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience, including management of projects or responsibility for environmental regulatory compliance of significant scope

OR

• High School diploma or equivalent

• 9+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience, including management of projects or responsibility for environmental regulatory compliance of significant scope

Additional Requirements

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

Preferences

Experience with Microsoft Project, GIS, MMIS, and MS Office Suite.

Salary
$105,080 - 178,920

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 Date
04/28/2025

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

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