Sr. Water Quality Specialist
Company: Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Information
Functional TitleSr. Water Quality Specialist
Recruitment Category TypeStandard
Functional CategoryProduction
GradeGS.12
FLSA StatusExempt
Requisition Number23-0217
Number of Vacancies1
Job LevelNon-Management
Job CodeN/A
Job Description Summary
Organization NameWater Quality
Reports toSection Manager, Water Quality Response
Full or Part TimeFull Time
If Part Time how many hours per week
Regular or TemporaryRegular
Position End Date (if temporary)
Work Schedule
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Position LocationSilver Spring
Position Summary Information
General Summary
TheSr. Water Quality Specialist is responsible for activities to
help ensure production and distribution of safe water for the
public while meeting regulations and customer satisfaction. Areas
of responsibility include distribution system water quality
investigations, planning and operating regulatory compliance
activities, and water quality emergency response.
Essential Functions
Routinely monitors regulatory water quality monitoring activities
to assure compliance with monitoring, water quality, and reporting
requirements. May interface with federal and state regulatory
agencies to coordinate regulatory compliance processes
Participates in the formulation and implementation of long-range
plans for various engineering or scientific programs of major
importance to the Commission, and serves as project team leader as
needed
Participates in WSSC Water's CIP and/or AMP processes involving
water quality issues, and independently review and evaluate impacts
on water quality
Provides customer support on water quality problems including
making initial response to customer calls, conducting operational
investigations, coordinating support with appropriate staff,
maintaining complaints database, and developing corrective and
preventive measures
Leads special water quality studies to solve long term problems or
prepare for future regulations
Plans and coordinates full, pilot, and bench scale tests including
developing test protocols, coordinating sampling, testing &
background research with other WSSC Water divisions, and preparing
reports and recommendations
Participates in regional decision-making processes to protect water
quality against accidental or deliberate contamination
Coordinates WSSC Water responses to regional inquiries and serves
as liaison with regional partner agencies
Serves as a standing member of the Contamination Rapid Response
Team ( CRRT ), participates in all CRRT activities including
proficiency trainings and exercises
May support Water Quality Response Section Manager by providing
limited technical supervision over professional or sub-professional
positions.
Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business
Other Functions
Stays abreast of the latest technical, legal and regulatory
developments in the field
May conduct Safe Drinking Water Act compliance sampling in
distribution system
Conduct complex computational work to analyze historical and
current water quality data, including trending and forecasting
analysis using spreadsheet and database tools
Reviews, approves, and enters all resulting data into the LIMS
system and all other appropriate databases
Provides technical advice/assistance to the Water Quality Response
Section Manager and Water Quality Division Manager as necessary
May perform as Water Quality Response Section Manager in his/her
absence
Work Environment And Physical Demands
Worked is performed in a lab facility.
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 source water protection,
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
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
Ability to take a leading role in emergency water quality response,
including coordinating with internal staff and external agencies,
effective notification and reporting, and response to contamination
events
Ability to investigate customer surveillance data and identify
source of problems
Ability to interact with customers and stakeholders regarding water
quality complaints in an effective and professional manner; ability
to deliver superior customer service
Minimum Education, Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering, Civil
Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related
scientific field
4 years professional environmental engineering experience related
to water supply and treatment/distribution system operation that
includes:
Laboratory analyses performing wet chemistry testing, microbiology
testing, and advanced analyses on water and wastewater
Experience leading water quality related projects that includes
planning and developing protocols and reports
Experience interfacing directly with regulatory agencies to resolve
compliance or non-regulatory water quality issues
Or
High school diploma or equivalent
8 years professional environmental engineering experience related
to water supply and treatment/distribution system operation that
includes:
Laboratory analyses performing wet chemistry testing, microbiology
testing, and advanced analyses on water and wastewater
Experience leading water quality related projects that includes
planning and developing protocols and reports
Experience interfacing directly with regulatory agencies to resolve
compliance or non-regulatory water quality issues
Additional Requirements
Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within
30 days of employment and annually thereafter
Valid Maryland Department of the Environment Sampler's License
(must be obtained within six months of employment and be retained
for duration in position)
Ability to acquire within 6 months and maintain laboratory
certifications for State of Maryland laboratory compliance
programs
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
Maintain unexpired Department of Transportation physical clearance
to drive WSSC Water Emergency Response Vehicle
Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed on an on-call
basis
Preferences
Master's degree in environmental science/engineering or related
field
Experience in functional supervision of professional or
sub-professional staff
Salary$73,584 - $112,327
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
This position is opened until filled. Applications will be reviewed
beginning 5/23/23.
Additional Information
All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a
background check/verification.
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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?
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