Pumping Station Crew Chief

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice.  Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Pay Schedule I, Grade 29, Regular Schedule: 40 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Utilities.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from this list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application.  You must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

NOTE:  Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.  A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position.  Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable. 

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.  Proof of licenses, certificates, and/or education must be submitted with each application.Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, supervises, and participates in the operation, repair, maintenance, inspection, and installation of mechanical, electrical, and electronic components used in sewerage pumping stations and treatment plants.

Essential Job Duties

• Plans, coordinates, supervises, and participates in the repair, maintenance, inspection, and installation of mechanical, electrical, and electronic components used in sewerage pumping stations, treatment plants, and related facilities.
• Interacts with and possess a high knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Alarms (SCADA) and other mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment used in sewerage pumping stations, treatment plants, and related facilities.
• Prepares, reviews, and assigns daily work orders to Pumping Station Electricians, Electricians, Pumping Station Mechanics, and others.
• Coordinates the work of the crew with the work of other crews, County agencies, and outside contractors. 
• Provides technical assistance to crews.
• Operates tools and equipment.
• Supervises and participates in the routine maintenance and cleaning of stations.
• Responds to emergencies and alarms of equipment malfunctions at pumping stations.
• Operates sewerage pumping stations safely and in compliance with local, State, and Federal environmental regulations.
• Responds to Grinder Pump System issues and alarms.
• Prepares requisitions and procures materials and equipment.
• Performs physical inventories of assets.
• Maintains records of crew activities.
• Prepares reports.
• Participates in and conducts safety training exercises.
• Ensures that crews follow established safety procedures.

Examples of Other Duties

• Performs other related duties as required.

NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.Required Qualifications
Eight years' experience in the repair, maintenance, and installation of mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment used in sewerage pumping stations, treatment plants, and related facilities.

Related training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.
 
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Some positions may require possession of a valid driver’s license equivalent to a commercial, class B or class A Maryland driver’s license and a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. (License may require endorsements and/or the absence of certain restrictions.)

Certification by the Maryland State Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators as a Wastewater Collection Systems Operator II is preferred. 

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of education beyond high school to meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Diplomas or Transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study.  Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalency documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.wes.org).

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN:  Pumping Station Crew Chief
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Avenue,
Towson, MD  21204

You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
 
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.Employees in this classification may be assigned to a work shift which includes nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Employees in this classification are subject to call to duty in emergencies, and may be required to work overtime as needed.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification entails the performance of heavy physical labor including bending, stooping, lifting and carrying heavy objects, and the operation of vehicles, tools, and equipment. Work requires exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as raw sewerage, confined space, adverse weather, and live electrical wires.

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

Salary : $57,462 - $65,733