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Sr. Water Quality Specialist

Company: Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: May 28, 2023

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.
                Supplemental Questions
                Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).



                  • Do you have a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years professional environmental engineering experience related to water supply and treatment/distribution system operation OR a High School diploma or equivalent and 8+ years professional environmental engineering experience related to water supply and treatment/distribution system operation?



                  • Yes


                  • No



                    • Do you have a Master's or other advanced degree in environmental science/engineering or related field?



                    • Yes


                    • No



                      • Do you have management/supervisory experience?



                      • yes


                      • no



                        • Do you have laboratory analyses experience performing wet chemistry testing, microbiology testing, and advanced analyses on water and wastewater?



                        • Yes


                        • No



                          • Do you have experience leading water quality related projects that includes planning and developing protocols and reports?



                          • Yes


                          • No



                            • Do you have experience interfacing directly with regulatory agencies to resolve compliance or non-regulatory water quality issues?



                            • Yes


                            • No



                              • Do you have a valid driver's license with no more than 4 points and with no restrictions (except eyeglasses/contact lenses)?



                              • Yes


                              • No



                                • Are you able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed on an on-call basis?



                                • Yes


                                • No



                                  • Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?



                                  • Yes


                                  • No


                                  • 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?


                                  • Yes


                                  • No


                                    Applicant Documents
                                    Required Documents

                                    • Resume

                                      Optional Documents

                                      • Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Keywords: Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, Silver Spring , Sr. Water Quality Specialist, Professions , Silver Spring, Maryland

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