Assistant Superintendent - Wastewater Collections

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Assistant Superintendent - Wastewater Collections

Salary

$79,140.00 - $120,609.00 Annually

Location

23121 Camden Way California, MD

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

00171

Department

Facilities and Operations

Opening Date

04/16/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

Job Summary: 
Assists in the management of the operations of the assigned collections equipment and facilities. Assists in managing personnel assigned to operations of the wastewater collections systems and represents the Commission in dealing with the customers regarding wastewater issues. Ensures compliance with local, State and Federal regulations, represents the Commission regarding compliance issues, including submissions of compliance reports and permits. Manages corrective and preventive maintenance programs. Helps organize, manage, and plan capital projects for the collections system.  In the absence of the Wastewater Collections Superintendent this position may be responsible for all personnel, maintenance and or operations issues. Position reports to the Wastewater Collections Superintendent.
 
 
Essential Functions:
 

  1. Assist with management the operations of the assigned wastewater collections systems equipment and facilities.
  2. Assist with the management of the operations and maintenance personnel assigned to the wastewater collections division.
  3. Ensures all activities and operations are compliant with State and Federal regulations.
  4. Represents the Commission in dealing with customers, regulators, and the public regarding wastewater issues.
  5. Assists with the management of preventive and corrective maintenance programs in a cost-effective manner; ensures all equipment is operable and reliable.
  6. Ensures maintenance of buildings and grounds of assigned facilities
  7. Assist with the scheduling of maintenance and use of subcontractors.
  8. Prepares and /or reviews specifications.
  9. Investigates property damage and liability claims resulting from sewage system operations.
  10. Oversees the completion of a variety of contracts for supplies, services, upgrades, etc.
  11. Compiles and evaluates statistical information for wastewater collections system operational trends and performance indicators.
  12. Assists in the management of employee safety training programs.
  13. Assists in the preparation and updates of operational procedures and guidelines of the facilities.
 
Other Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned.
 
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.): 
 
  1. Ability to gain thorough knowledge of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission policies and procedures.
  2. Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission to the public.
  3. Expert knowledge of wastewater system operation and maintenance practices and procedures
  4. Expert knowledge of relevant safety practices and regulations
  5. Ability to effectively communicate with other staff members; ability to coordinate, advise, train and work with other professionals.
  6. Ability to supervise and assign work to assigned staff.
  7. Knowledge of budget administration
  8. Ability to make informed and sound decisions.
  9. Ability to operate relevant computer systems, including hardware and software.
 
Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.):
 
Training and/or Education:
Bachelor’s degree plus five or more years of relevant experience; or master’s degree plus three or more years of relevant experience.
 
Experience:
Five or more years of equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience preferable in the Water & Wastewater Industry.
 
Licenses or Certificates:
  1. Must possess a valid Maryland driver’s license, Class C
  2. Maryland Wastewater Collections Class 2 Certification 
  3. Must possess or be able to obtain a MDOT Temporary Traffic Control Managers Certificate 

Physical Demands:
Work requires light physical effort in the handling of materials or boxes in non-strenuous work positions up to 30 pounds and/or continual standing or walking of 60% + of the time.
 
Unusual Demands:
Work involves high risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, or machines. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, coats, goggles, boots, and gloves; may require working in adverse weather conditions.
 
Nothing in this description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire job classification. They are not intended to include every possible activity and task performed in every position.
 
The Metropolitan Commission is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic covered by law.

1. Group Health/Vision/Dental Coverage:
Medical insurance (including prescription and vision) is a POS plan or HMO Open Access Plan offered by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Dental insurance is a Traditional Plan or a PPO plan also offered byCareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.  Coverage takes affect the first of the month following the date of employment. MetCom pays 85% of the premium.
 
2. Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance:
MetCom provides an amount equal to one (1) times gross annual salary. The employee has the option to purchase from one (1) to five (5) more times their annual salary. Coverage takes affect the first of the month following the date of employment.  Optional Life and AD&D insurance may also be purchased for the spouse and/or children.
 
3. Long Term Disability Insurance:
MetCom provides long term disability coverage, which pays 66 2/3% of monthly pay after 180 days of disability status. The employee has the option to purchase short term disability insurance which pays 60% of monthly pay after 30 days of disability status.  Coverage takes affect the first of the month following the date of employment.
 
4. COBRA:
The employee and dependents have the right under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) to continue their insurance   benefits after an occurrence of an event which would otherwise cause them to lose coverage. The employee and dependents are required to notify the Company within 60 days of a qualifying event.  Some examples  of a qualifying event are:termination of employment or reduction in     hours, divorce or legal separation, dependent definition limitation  (attainment of the maximum age of eligibility or marriage), or the employee's death. Details are provided at the time of indoctrination.
 
5.  State Retirement and Pension Plan:
MetCom contributes a percentage, mandated by the State each year, of  the employee's gross salary. The employee contributes a mandatory 7% of gross salary, effective the first day of employment.
 
6. Optional Programs:
            The employee has the option to participate in the following pre-tax plans:
            - 457 (B)
            - AFLAC
            - Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Metcom does not make any contribution to these plans. 
 
7.  Annual Leave:
            1 – 5 year                  10.5 days/year
            6 – 10 year                15 days/year
            11 – 20 year               21 days/year
            20 years or more        25.5 days/year
 
8.  Sick Leave:
15 days/year. Can be taken for children, spouse, parents, and parents-in- law as well.
 
9.  Administrative Leave:
Jury Duty; subpoena appearance (when employee is not the defendant);  up to three (3) days for injuries or illnesses alleged by the employee to have been caused or suffered during employment.
 
10. Bereavement Leave:
Up to three (3) days due to the death of the employee's or employee's spouse's family:  spouse, children, parents, brothers, sisters, and grandparents. Up to one (1) day due to the death of one of the following members of an employee's or employee's spouse's family: niece, nephew, aunt, uncle.
 
11.  Holidays:
15 per year.
 
12.  Paid leave for:
 Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad calls.
 
13.   Employee Assistance Program.
 Assistance for employees who are experiencing personal or job related problems.
 
14.   Tuition Assistance Program.

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