Wastewater Program Manager (Program Manager)

Anne Arundel County – Public Works Department; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County – Public Works Department is seeking a professional to direct wastewater administration programs within the Bureau of Utility Operations. The role will supervise a nine-person crew and an office support assistant, coordinating MAR, Bio-solids facilities, grants, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a four-year degree in engineering or environmental science with 4+ years in wastewater operations and program management.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with 4+ years in Engineering and Program Management in Water/Wastewater Operations.
• Experience may substitute up to 8 years for education per policy.
• Preference for degree in environmental science, engineering, or related field; 5+ years in wastewater programs.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages Wastewater Administration programs in the Bureau of Utility Operations.
• Oversees MAR, Bio-solids facility, SPS upgrades, septage receiving, nutrient tracking, grant management.
• Liaises with state/federal agencies and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Supervises nine staff and an office support assistant.
• Prepares routine and special reports on nutrients and metrics.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Program management

Leadership

Grant management

Oral and written communication

Analytical studies

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or environmental science

Job description

This posting will be used to fill a full time position in the Bureau of Utility Operations in the Department of Public Works. This position will oversee and manage the wastewater support services group such as wet well cleaning and ARV (air release valve) program's within the Wastewater Operations Division of the Bureau of Utility Operations. This position will also perform engineering review and support for Bio-solids Regional Facility, WRFs (Water Reclamation Facilities) and SPSs (Sewage Pumping Stations) capital upgrades, WRF Stormwater permitting and compliance. Will also serve as the wastewater liaison for all grant support needs. Responsible for a crew of nine and an office support assistant.

Work Location: Patuxent Water Reclamation Facility - 1640 Professional Blvd, Crofton MD21114 (Old Admin Building)

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

This is professional work directing on or more operational programs and projects. It will oversee and manage the following programs in the Wastewater Administration division of the Bureau of Utility Operations, namely; Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR), Bio-solids regional facility, sewage pumping station capital upgrades, septage receiving, nutrient credit registration tracking and management, Water Reclamation Facilities (WRF) performance tracking, grant management and support, compliance as it relates to WRF reporting (DMRs), and WRF and Sewage Pumping Stations (SPS) research and development.(May not include all duties performed) This position is responsible for the following:

• Managing, providing 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.
• Overseeing the Managed Aquifer Recharge Program (MAR) Managing the Bio-solids regional facility
• Liaison for Sewage Pumping Station capital projects Liaison for all grant management and support needs
• Septage receiving program to include set up, implementation, site evaluation, and operation
• Research, development, and innovation in the sanitary collection system, and water reclamation facilities
• Preparation of routine and special reports, including annual nutrient credit tracking and registration as well as other key metrics as needed.
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations which apply to provisions and limitations of program to which assigned.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices or techniques of program development, implementation, management and evaluation.
• Knowledge of the general principles of procurement, contract management, and personnel administration, as required.
• Knowledge of Federal and/or State grant funding requirements and regulations, as required.
• Skill in leading assigned employees, providing instruction, and reviewing their work.
• Skill in explaining and defending ideas and positions, both orally and in writing, and in persuading individuals and groups to support assigned program activities or decisions.
• Ability to conduct analytical studies and make recommendations concerning effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of assigned program(s).
• Ability to deal tactfully, effectively and equitably with people.
• Ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office if necessary.

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: The 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: Accredited University or College is the recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level of educational standards. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of accrediting agencies it recognizes for schools within the United States.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

1. A degree in environmental science, engineering or a related field
2. Experience with wastewater-related programs and projects
3. Five or more years’ experience in Engineering/Program Management involving Wastewater Operations