Wastewater Operations & Grants Program Lead

Anne Arundel County Office of Personnel; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Office of Personnel is seeking a senior manager to direct the Wastewater Operations Division within the Bureau of Utility Operations. You will oversee wastewater support services, coordinate capital upgrades for WRFs and SPSs, and serve as liaison for grant support, regulatory compliance, and reporting.

The role demands leadership of a nine-person crew and collaboration with state/federal agencies to ensure program success and efficient operation of facilities in Crofton, MD.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; and four (4) or more years of experience in Engineering and Program Management with Water or Wastewater Operations
• Note: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university may be substituted on a year-for-year basis with up to four (4) years of experience, for a total of eight (8) or more years of experience in Engineering and Program Management with Water or Wastewater Operations
• Note: Accrediting agency recognition by the U.S. Department of Education is recognized for schools within the United States

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide technical guidance, acting as liaison with State and Federal agencies to ensure regulatory compliance and reviewing monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) submissions and tracking all nutrient discharges by all County-owned WRFs.
• Oversee the Managed Aquifer Recharge Program (MAR) and manage the Bio-solids regional facility.
• Liaise for Sewage Pumping Station capital projects and for all grant management and support needs.
• Oversee septage receiving program including setup, site evaluation and operation.
• Engage in research, development, and innovation in sanitary collection systems and water reclamation facilities.
• Prepare routine and special reports including annual nutrient credit tracking and other key metrics.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Program management

Grant management

Leadership

Analytical ability

Education

Engineering degree

Environmental science degree

Job description

Anne Arundel County Office of Personnel is seeking a senior manager to direct the Wastewater Operations Division within the Bureau of Utility Operations. You will oversee wastewater support services, coordinate capital upgrades for WRFs and SPSs, and serve as liaison for grant support, regulatory compliance, and reporting.

The role demands leadership of a nine-person crew and collaboration with state/federal agencies to ensure program success and efficient operation of facilities in Crofton, MD.