WW Plant Manager- Department of Public Works

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$112,595 - $174,780 / Annually

$112,595 – $141,098 /Annually

A Waste Water Plant Manager plans, organizes and directs the operation of a waste water treatment plant. Work of this class involves directing the activities of operation, engineering and office support work units. Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek, but are subject to 24‑hour callback. Work is performed primarily in an office where there are few uncomfortable working conditions;

however, there may be occasional exposure to toxic chemicals, pathogenic bacteria and noxious odors when in the plant. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

• Education: Have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or the biological sciences from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Have four years of experience in the operation of a waste water treatment plant including two years of supervisory responsibilities such as disciplining, evaluating, and recommending the hiring, firing and promotion of other supervisors.
• Equivalent Notes: One year of additional experience in the operation of a waste water treatment plant may be substituted for each year of the college or university requirement. Non‑supervisory experience or education may not be substituted for the required supervisory experience.
• Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and be eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit. PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE OR LEARNER PERMITS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
• Employees in this class must hold and maintain a valid Permanent State of Maryland Wastewater Class A and Class 5 Certification, issued by the Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators, throughout employment.
• A valid Permanent State of Maryland Waste Water Treatment Plant Superintendent Certification, issued by the Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators, is required within one year of appointment and must be maintained thereafter throughout employment.

Final date to receive applications:
Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

• Knowledge of waste water treatment applications and processes.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of equipment in a waste water treatment plant.
• Knowledge of sanitary engineering principles, practices and procedures.
• Administrative ability.
• Supervisory ability.
• Ability to write specifications and technical reports.
• Ability to speak effectively.

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.

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six‑month probation period.

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director…