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Functional TitleManager, SDWA Compliance

Recruitment Category TypeStandard

Functional CategoryProduction

GradeGS.14

FLSA StatusExempt

Requisition Number24-0308

Number of Vacancies1

Job LevelNon-Management

Job CodeN/A

Job Description Summary

Organization NameWater Quality

Reports toDivision Manager, Water Quality

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

8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Position LocationSilver Spring

Position Summary Information

General Summary

The SDWA Compliance Manageris responsible for developing, implementing, and managing programs related to the Safe Drinking Water Act ( SDWA ) requirements.

Areas of responsibility include compliance management of major high profile National Primary Drinking Water Regulations, including Lead and Copper Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule, and Surface Water Treatment Rule. This position also requires the ability to lead Commission-wide effort to manage water quality operations and ensure long-term and short-term compliance. The SDWA Compliance Manager may support the Water Quality Division Manager by providing technical supervision over professional or sub-professional positions.

Essential Functions

• Provides enterprise-wide oversight of SDWA compliance operations, including water treatment, compliance monitoring, reporting, lead service line replacement and associated activities

• Oversees regulatory compliance operations that include planning and operation of compliance monitoring programs, preparation and review of compliance reports, monitoring of SDWA compliance data, and response to issues that may impact compliance status

• Implements short-term and long-term programs to meet current and future regulatory requirements

• Conducts technical analysis of SDWA legislative and regulatory matters on any regulations or policies that impact water quality

• Works with agencies such as AWWA , EPA , and MDE as required to coordinate or negotiate water quality standards and goals

• Participates in regulatory or policy-making processes on water quality at the state or national level to effectively represent WSSC Water’s views and interests

• Represents WSSC Water in negotiations or development of joint projects with external organizations, establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with all levels at the Commission, various agencies, representatives of the community, water industry, regulatory agencies, special interest groups, and the public

• Communicates water quality problems, public health impacts, remediation plans, and related laws/codes/regulations to the public in an effective, tactful, and courteous manner

• Provides technical knowledge and recommendations to the Water Quality Division Manager regarding policies, procedures, communications, and operational decisions on major water quality issues, including protection of public health, regulatory compliance, and long-term roadmap

• Develops metrics to gauge performance related to SDWA compliance; implements KPIs and performance tracking tools and procedures; implements work management tools and business interfaces

• Assists in developing budget and funding strategies for the SDWA programs, including federal and state loan/grant opportunities, CIP budgeting, and development of operational budget

• Develops SOPs regarding compliance monitoring, reporting, and response to water quality alerts

Other Functions

• Performs related duties as assigned

• May serve as Water Quality Division Manager in their absence

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Professional laboratory and office environment

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory provisions and ability to interpret regulatory intent on specific issues

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of SDWA regulations, source water protection, water treatment processes, water distribution system, and water quality monitoring and emergency response

• Knowledge of the theories and practices in the fields of chemistry, microbiology, or biochemistry which are applied in water quality investigation and laboratory analysis

• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and complete enterprise-level initiatives

• Demonstrated ability to manage large budget

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

• Thorough knowledge of proper laboratory procedures and good laboratory practices ( GLP )

• Knowledge of environmental Standard Operating Procedures, EPA Approved Methods and Standard Methods procedures

• Ability to independently identify and work toward resolving complex water quality problems with minimal supervision

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related scientific field

• 7+ years professional environmental engineering experience related to water supply and treatment/distribution system operation that includes:

• Experience leading water quality projects

• Experience managing SDWA compliance operations

OR

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 11+ years professional environmental engineering experience related to water supply and treatment/distribution system operation that includes:

• Experience leading water quality projects

• Experience managing SDWA compliance operations

Additional Requirements

• Completion of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter

• 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

Preferences

• Master’s degree in environmental science/engineering or related field

• Experience directing an SDWA compliance program in a leadership position within a large water system

Salary$96,368 - $163,826

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

Open Until FilledYes

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