WWW Water Treatment Assistant Manager - Department of Public Works

Salary Range:

$92,687.00 - $143,876.00 Annually

Hiring Salary Range:

$92,687.00 – $118,281.50 Annually

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Job Summary:

A Water Treatment Assistant Manager participates in planning, coordinating and directing either the operation or maintenance of the City’s water treatment plants or the operations and maintenance of remote water treatment facilities. Work of this class involves directing activities of operation, electrical, mechanical and grounds maintenance, instrumentation technician and heavy equipment work units.

Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek but are subject to callback in emergency situations. Work is performed primarily in an office setting; however, there may be occasional exposure to toxic chemicals and high voltage equipment. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

Minimum Qualifications:

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

Education: Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

AND

Experience: Have four years of experience in coordinating a phase of the operation of a water treatment plant such as water treatment, water pumping, chemical analysis, or mechanical and electrical equipment maintenance including two years of such supervisory responsibilities as disciplining, evaluating the performance of and recommending the hiring, firing and promoting of others.

OR

Equivalency Notes: One year of additional experience in the operation of a water treatment plant may be substituted for each year of the college or university requirement. Non-supervisory experience may not be substituted for the required supervisory experience.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Some positions in this class require a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license, or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management.

Employees must hold a valid Permanent State of Maryland Water Treatment Class 4 Operator’s Certificate issued by the Maryland Board of Waterworks and Waste System Operators or an equivalent out-of-state certificate at hire. Employees holding equivalent out-of-state certification must obtain permanent Maryland certification within six months of hire.

Employees must obtain a valid temporary State of Maryland Water Treatment Class 4 Superintendent’s Certificate issued by the Maryland Board of Waterworks and Waste System Operators within one month of hire and a valid Permanent State of Maryland Water Treatment Class 4 Superintendent’s Certificate issued by the Maryland Board of Waterworks and Waste System Operators within six months of hire.

Employees must maintain both permanent State of Maryland certifications throughout employment.

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. **

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• •Knowledge of water treatment applications and processes.
• •Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of equipment in a water treatment plant.
• •Knowledge of engineering principles, practices and procedures.
• •Knowledge of safety standards and practices relative to water facilities operations.
• •Supervisory ability.
• •Ability to analyze complex environmental regulations related to water treatment and water quality.
• •Ability to oversee and ensure compliance with complex environmental water treatment and water quality requirements.
• •Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory relationships with others.
• •Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• •Ability to utilize customized software programs applicable to water facilities operation.

Additional Information

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 six-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 .

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.

Examination Process

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Your Recruiter: Jewel Glenn

If you have any questions, please contact Jewel Glenn, HR Specialist I , via email at Jewel.Glenn@baltimorecity.gov .

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

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