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Ad Title: Engineering Specialist II - Department of Public Works, Bureau of Utilities, Technical Support
Location: 8250 Old Montgomery Road, Columbia, MD 21045
Post Date: 11/27/24
City: Columbia
State: MD
Zip: 21045
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Description:
Howard County Government
Engineering Specialist II - Department of Public Works, Bureau of Utilities, Technical Support
SALARY
$39.65 - $76.34 Hourly
$82,464.00 - $158,791.00 Annually
LOCATION
Columbia, MD
JOB TYPE
Full Time
JOB NUMBER
24-00696
DEPARTMENT
Public Works
OPENING DATE
11/22/2024
CLOSING DATE
12/6/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION
Howard County:

Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government:

Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, best practices and sustainability. It is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2024, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 63 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the most awards in the state of Maryland, and the fifth highest in the nation, as compared to more than 3000 counties. NACo Achievement Awards are the premier national honor to recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policy making.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.

What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:
• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
• We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!
• We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.
• As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Professional engineering work for the Bureau of Utilities Technical Services Division.
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Performs professional level engineering and/or architectural work, which may include supervisory responsibility, under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes designing engineering and/or architectural features to meet overall end-use objectives, reviewing engineering and construction plans, and assisting with preparation of planning and engineering documents.

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Ad Title: Process Safety Manager
Location: 14501 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, MD 20707
Post Date: 12/10/24
City: Laurel
State: MD
Zip: 20707
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Description:
Job Description/Responsibilities:
At WSSC Water, we are passionate about our one water mission and devoted to delivering safe, seamless, and satisfying service to our 1.9 million customers. It takes teamwork to deliver the essential, which is why we proudly call ourselves Team H2O – working together, sharing our talents and creativity to safeguard public health and protect the environment.
WSSC Water seeks a Process Safety Manager to lead and manage process safety initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices across all Commission water/wastewater treatment facilities. This position plays a key role in developing, implementing, and overseeing process safety programs, ensuring the protection of staff, the community, and the environment from potential hazards associated with process operations.

Key Functions:
• Establish, manage, and improve process safety programs, procedures, and systems specific to water/wastewater treatment operations, especially focusing on high-risk chemicals such as chlorine gas,
• Ensure compliance with OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) standards, EPA’s Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirements, and other relevant state and federal regulations,
• Conduct process hazard analyses (PHA) and risk assessments; implement controls to mitigate identified risks,
• Lead investigations on incidents and near misses, develop corrective actions, and provide training on lessons learned,
• Coordinate and conduct training sessions on process safety for operations staff, maintenance teams, and contractors, focusing on the safe handling of and emergency procedures for hazardous materials,
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and reviews of process safety policies, procedures, and facilities; ensure corrective actions are implemented, as needed,
• Collaborate with the Office of Emergency Management to develop, implement, and test emergency response plans for incidents involving chlorine gas and other hazardous chemicals,
• Develop and update process safety documentation, including standard procedures, safety manuals, and training materials,
• Monitor and analyze safety performance indicators, using data to improve processes,
• Serve as a subject matter expert for process safety, offering technical guidance on projects and initiatives,
• Coordinate with regulatory bodies during inspections, audits, and investigations,
• Stay current with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory changes relative to process safety and hazardous chemicals.

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Ad Title: Program Manager I - llicit Discharge Detection & Elimination
Location: 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, Maryland 20902
Post Date: 11/22/24
City: Wheaton
State: MD
Zip: 20902
Email: applymontgov@gmail.com
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Description:
Job Description/Responsibilities:
Program Manager I (Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program) Grade 23
Montgomery County Government
Department of Environmental Protection
2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, Maryland 20902

Salary Range: $74,507 to $119,032

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a nationally recognized and award-winning agency with the mission to enhance the quality of life in our community by protecting and improving Montgomery County’s air, water, and land in a sustainable, innovative, inclusive, and industry-leading way while fostering smart growth, a thriving more sustainable economy and healthy communities. DEP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures. DEP encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Manager I for the Watershed Restoration Division, Monitoring and Planning Section to manage and coordinate the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Program.

The ideal candidate will have considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations and agency policy and procedures governing water quality, including NPDES MS4 permitting, stormwater management and pollution prevention control techniques. Knowledge and experience in fact finding, analysis and resolution of complex technical and environmental issues. Experience with Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination programs and procedures, including using monitoring equipment, indicator parameters, sample collection considerations, and analytical methods. Experience in managing contracts including the preparation of task order documents, review and processing of invoices and contract budgets.

The successful candidate will have the ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with residents and contractors; effectively use technological tools (laptop, iPad, GIS Mapping, Cell Phone, etc.) available to assist with performing work functions; and analyze and interpret data as well as write comprehensive reports.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
The position is responsible for ensuring compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) to detect and eliminate pollutants from discharging into the County’s waters. A key function of this position is working collaboratively with residents and businesses to prevent pollution.

Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Managing the inspection and investigation of County outfalls with the greatest potential for polluted discharges. Outfalls inspected will be reported annually to the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) in the MS4 Annual Report.
• Managing the commercial and industrial surveys for discovering, documenting, and eliminating pollutant sources.
• Conducting episodic IDDE investigations, as needed, throughout the year on illicit discharges identified via public complaint or via county employee complaints.
• Coordinating compliance and enforcement with DEP-Energy, Climate, and Compliance Division and/or other departments or agencies.
• Developing and managing contracts and task orders for inspections and investigations of private and public properties as well as managing the IDDE contractor budget.
• Directing, coordinating, and monitoring contractor work, reviewing invoices and ensuring contractor is conducting work on time and within budget.
• Preparing information for the annual reporting of the MS4 Annual report for the IDDE program including providing associated geospatial data as required.
• Maintaining data for reporting and tracking.
• Maintaining standard operating procedures.
• Creating outreach materials on pollution prevent for residents and business owners.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. If the candidate selected for this position possesses multilingual skills, they will be required to successfully pass an examination assessing oral communication, reading comprehension, and interpreting skills. For Advanced proficiency, the candidate must also pass an examination requiring translating text.

The work requires physical effort such as working outdoors, standing, and walking for long periods, sometimes over rough or uneven surfaces; repeated bending, stooping or crouching; and some lifting of objects up to 50 pounds. There is occasionally some risk in exposure to chemicals used in collected samples.

Confined Space Training certification is required for this position. If candidate has not already obtained the referenced confined space training and certification at hire, the selected candidate will be required to obtain the referenced training and certification within the first six (6) months of employment. The incumbent of the position must maintain this certification.

This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a County vehicle to visit sites for field sampling, conduct surveys, conduct inspections and investigations, and/or observe inspections and investigations, and perform other work at locations throughout Montgomery County.

Occasional evening or weekend work outside of normal business hours may be required.

To ensure a positive workplace and to comply with federal, state and County laws, the incumbent is responsible for completing mandatory trainings within the first three to six months or within the specified timeframe.

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Ad Title: Project Manager
Location: 12001 Guilford Rd. Annapolis Junction, Maryland 20
Post Date: 12/23/24
City: Annapolis Junction
State: MD
Zip: 20701
Email: mike.freeland@kokosing.biz
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Description:
Job Description:
• Plans, directs, and coordinates construction activities for a wide variety of industrial projects.
o Project types range from Water/Wastewater plants (primarily) to factories/production facilities, data centers across a wide variety of industries and clients.
o Typical workload volume is overseeing one large project or a couple/several smaller projects.
• Ensures that project goals are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
• Manages Project Engineers, Superintendents and Foremen who supervise construction employees; charged with overall direction, coordination and evaluation of team.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client to facilitate construction activities.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy.
• Confers with project staff to outline work plan, assign duties/responsibilities and authority.
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project - arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure work progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Reviews project proposal or plan to determine the timeframe, funding limitations, project procedures, staffing requirements, and available resources to various phases of project.
• Reviews status reports from project personnel and modifies schedules/plans as needed.
• Prepares project reports for management, client, or others.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Coordinates project activities with activities of governmental agencies and subcontractors.
• Understands and is able to analyze and execute CPM-based project schedules.
• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site Superintendent to ensure project is built safely, on schedule and within budget.
• Represent company in Owner progress meetings.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts and responsible for project profit or loss.
• Lead project team in daily field coordination meeting, weekly block schedule meeting and monthly safety kickoff meeting.
• Mentoring and assist with career development of other team members.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Supervisory responsibilities, in accordance with policies and applicable laws, include: interviewing/hiring; training; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding/disciplining; addressing complaints/resolving problems.


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Ad Title: Utilities Maintenance Superintendent
Location: La Plata, Maryland
Post Date: 02/03/25
City: La Plata
State: MD
Email: fergusom@charlescountymd.gov
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Description:
Charles County Government
Utilities Maintenance Superintendent
SALARY $76,072.62 - $123,237.47 Annually
LOCATION La Plata, MD
JOB TYPE Full-time
JOB NUMBER 024-00340
DEPARTMENT PW UTILITIES SOUTH PLANT
OPENING DATE 01/22/2025
CLOSING DATE 2/13/2025 12:00 AM Eastern
The Utilities Maintenance Superintendent provides managerial and operational support for the day-to-day Maintenance of the County's water and wastewater equipment, such as wastewater treatment plants, water wells, water treatment plants, and sewer pump stations, and similar. The duties include supervising crews, scheduling work, managing computerized maintenance system, monitors and controls expenditures through the budget and procurement process and manages county assets related to water and wastewater facilities.
Essential Job Functions
• Manages the day-to-day maintenance of the county's water and wastewater equipment, such as wastewater treatment plants, water wells, water treatment plants, and sewer pump stations, and similar.
• Reviews data collected by staff for correctness and utilizes automation technology to make sure preventative maintenance was done correctly, monitors data and documentation of maintenance performed, required by regulations.
• Provides technical expertise directly to staff to improve their ability to make timely and effective decisions related to maintenance of equipment; utilizes training to develop maintenance staff to a level where they understand how to accomplish correct maintenance and analyze malfunctions of equipment, providing proper fixes and solutions.
• Provides significant input for preparing the annual operating and capital improvement budgets for facilities in area of assignment; works with staff to control costs within the approved budgeted amounts.
• Responsible for proper safety protocols and policies, and responsible for safety training of staff.
• Provides recommendations for hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions, and all other personnel matters associated with the staff supervised in area of assignment in accordance with County and Department Personnel policies and procedures.
• Manages electrical systems related to water and wastewater facilities, making sure proper maintenance is accomplished with minimal interruptions of service, safety in mind, and with minimal damage to environment.
• Monitors/operates the county wide Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) alarm system, interpret results of SCADA information to analyze equipment malfunctions.
• Participates with county and Department Safety Officers to enforce all safety policies and procedures; goals are to ensure they are understood and followed by staff and visitors, to provide a safe and hazard free workplace, and to eliminate or minimize losses and injuries.
• Manages the preventive and corrective maintenance of environmental facilities to ensure equipment (such as pumps, blowers, mixers, meters, and piping functions correctly with minimal interruptions, and to make sure equipment functions properly to meet State and Federal regulations. Manages spare parts inventory and tools correctly.
• Communicates in a professional manner verbally and in writing; develops clear, concise written documents; speaks clearly presenting information in a manner understood by the audience, and effectively corresponds with the public and with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies and officials on applicable matters.
• Need to be familiar with proper Operations Protocols and Process to assist with managing Wastewater Treatment Plants, Water Treatment Plants, Water wells, and sewer pump stations. Changes in assignment and requests with projects may be requested by the Chief of O&M. Assignments will be rotated from time to time based on the needs of the Department and to encourage cross training.
• Uses Geographic Information system (GIS).
• Completes paperwork and forms related to State and Federal regulations, for water systems and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.
• Assists with work on computerized scale program, at Mattawoman Wastewater Plant.
• Assists in review of engineering drawings for wastewater treatment plants, water treatment plants, water wells, and sewer pump stations, and similar.

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Ad Title: Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager (Administrative Manager) - Public Works, Bureau of Utilities
Location: 8900 Greenwood Place, Savage, MD 20763
Post Date: 01/22/25
City: Savage
State: MD
Zip: 20763
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Description:
Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager (Administrative Manager) - Public Works, Bureau of Utilities
SALARY $49.64 - $95.59 Hourly, $103,243.00 - $198,823.00 Annually
LOCATION Savage, MD
JOB TYPE Full Time
JOB NUMBER 25-00439
DEPARTMENT Public Works
DIVISION DPW - Waste Water Operations Sup
OPENING DATE 01/10/2025
CLOSING DATE Continuous

POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION
Howard County:

Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government:

Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, best practices and sustainability. It is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2024, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 63 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the most awards in the state of Maryland, and the fifth highest in the nation, as compared to more than 3000 counties. NACo Achievement Awards are the premier national honor to recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policy making.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.

What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:
• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
• We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!
• We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.
• As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.
POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a highly responsible administrative and managerial position in planning, directing and coordinating the operations of the Little Patuxent Water Reclamation Plant (LPWRP). LPWRP operations fall under the responsibility of the Bureau of Utilities, within the Department of Public Works (DPW). The functional title of this position is Plant Manager. Work includes directing and coordinating wastewater treatment operations at the LPWRP, which includes the daily operation of LPWRP, providing mentorship and guidance to wastewater treatment operators, troubleshooting when treatment upsets occur, regulatory reporting of compliance with NPDES permit, oversight of a state certified wastewater laboratory, oversight of Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) program including FOG inspections, oversight of State mandated water quality sampling and testing, and oversight of commercial pre-treatment program.

CLASS DESCRIPTION:

Performs mid-management level and advanced engineering and/or architectural work under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior.

Work involves managing the administrative, technical and budgetary affairs of a division or overseeing the activities of the Bureau of Facilities. Work includes preparing and maintaining an operating budget; projecting manpower needs, materials, and equipment; plans review, and resolving the most difficult engineering and/or architectural design problems.

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Ad Title: WWW Sewerline Video Inspection Technician
Location: 806 N. Haven Street, Baltimore, MD 21205
Post Date: 12/09/24
City: Baltimore City
State: MD
Zip: 21205
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Description:
POSTING DATE
12/5/2024

SALARY RANGE
$47,699.00 - $74,042.00 ANNUALLY

BACKGROUND CHECK

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

PROBATION

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.

ELIGIBILITY

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

EDUCATION ACCREDITATION

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

A Sewerline Video Inspection Technician leads subordinate workers in the inspection of sewerlines for leaks, breaks, clogs and damage using video inspection equipment. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties.

Incumbents receive minimal supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek and may be required to work some evening and weekend hours or held over until properly relieved or for emergencies. Work is performed outdoors where incumbents are exposed to such conditions as odors, inclement weather and traffic. Work requires moderate physical exertion.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

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