Manager, Permit Operations Business Support - (26-PO-804000-048)

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority seeks a seasoned Manager, Permit Operations Business Support to lead the staff delivering financial reporting, customer service, and the Permit Information Management System (PIMS). You will plan, manage, and optimize workflows to ensure accurate financial data and efficient permit operations.

The role requires seven years of progressive accounting experience, a bachelor’s degree, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, financial planning, or a related area including three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business management or related field from an accredited college/university, or the equivalent combination of education and experience consisting of a high school diploma or GED and eleven (11) years progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, financial planning, or a related area including three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages staff responsible for supporting all developer-related account establishment and billing activities, delivering customer service, and administering DC Water’s Permit Information Management System.
• Provides guidance and advice to the Director, Permit Operations on daily operations, financial information, policies, and programs in order to manage and improve business support processes and develop staff.
• Ensures all professional, technical, and ethical standards are upheld in the financial and business processes.
• Provides leadership, development, and training opportunities to direct reports to enhance their skills, performance, and professional service delivery.
• Interfaces with customers to resolve complex financial, customer service, and business process issues, as needed.
• Performs routine technical and administrative functions including attending DC Water and/or departmental policy meetings and preparation of status reports for Permit Operations.
• Develops and implements plans and objectives to improve business results and enhance financial and business processes.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the Director, Permit Operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication

Management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business management

Alternative: 11 years progressive accounting/finance experience with supervisory exp.

Tools

GIS

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

MS Teams

SharePoint

Visio

Power BI

Job description

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a "contract" between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

General

Job Title: Manager, Permit Operations Business Support

Job Code: OA0451

Supervises Directly: Yes

New or Revised: Revised

Regular or At-Will: At-Will

Date Last Revised: 9/21/2026

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

Compensation Approval Signature:

Union/ Non-Union: Non-Union

Division: Engineering

Department: Permit Operations-Central Administration

Salary Schedule: Non-Union Salary Range

Cost Center Code: 804000

Grade: NU18

Essential Position: No

Reports To: Director, Permit Operations

EEO Code: Officials and Administrators

Work Format: Hybrid

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services.DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia.We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

Role Description:

The Manager, Permit Operations Business Support provides management and oversight of the staff that supports the finances, customer service, Permit Information Management System (PIMS), and intake coordination. This position plans, manages, and controls the preparation of critical financial data, the enhancement of customer service processes, and the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures to ensure the efficient and effective operation of Permit Operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manages staff responsible for supporting all developer-related account establishment and billing activities, delivering customer service, and administering DC Water’s Permit Information Management System.

• Provides guidance and advice to the Director, Permit Operations on daily operations, financial information, policies, and programs in order to manage and improve business support processes and develop staff.

• Ensures all professional, technical, and ethical standards are upheld in the financial and business processes.

• Provides leadership, development, and training opportunities to direct reports to enhance their skills, performance, and professional service delivery.

• Interfaces with customers to resolve complex financial, customer service, and business process issues, as needed.

• Performs routine technical and administrative functions including attending DC Water and/or departmental policy meetings and preparation of status reports for Permit Operations.

• Develops and implements plans and objectives to improve business results and enhance financial and business processes.

• Performs other duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the Director, Permit Operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Provides daily planning and administration in the selection, assignment, supervision, promotion, discipline, and training of personnel within the section.

Key Working Relationships: Interacts with co-workers in the department and throughout the authority, including inspectors, engineers, developers, etc.

Skills & Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience:

Seven (7) years progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, financial planning, or a related area including three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Minimum Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business management or related field from an accredited college/university, or the equivalent combination of education and experience consisting of a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate and eleven (11) years progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, financial planning, or a related area including three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Required Skills:

• Demonstratedanalytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Leadership, communication, analytical, management andproven interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to construct business strategies and implement strategy formulation and deployment.
• Must have advanced proficiency in various software packages including GIS, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, MS Teams, SharePoint, Visio, and Power BI.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

N/A

Physical Requirements:

General office conditions.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Education Requirements:

A master’s degree in accounting finance, business management or related field from an accredited college/university or MBA.

Preferred Licenses & Certifications:

The Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Preferred Skills:

Understanding database management is beneficial.

*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

Your Experience at DC Water

At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life’s most precious resource in the nation’s capital.

• Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.

• Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values—accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.

• Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees’ individuality and unique contributions.

• Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

*We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

*We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

*The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against "qualified individuals with disabilities".

*If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to

*perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please

*[e-mail].