What are the responsibilities and job description for the Waste Water Plant Manager - Department of Public Works position at City of Baltimore, MD?
OPENING DATE: 7/11/2023
CLOSING DATE: 10/11/2023
SALARY $99,052.00 - $163,305.00 Annually
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicant’s 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.
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.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check.
PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
A Waste Water Plant Manger 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.
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
EDUCATION: Have a bachelor's degree in engineering or the biological sciences from an accredited college or university.
AND
EXPERIENCE: Have four years of experience in the operation of a waste water treatment plant including two years of such supervisory responsibilities as disciplining, evaluating the performance of and recommending the hiring, firing and promoting of other supervisors.
OR
NOTES (EQUIVALENCIES): Have 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 out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management is required.
Employees in this class must hold and maintain 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.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of wastewater treatment applications and processes.
- Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of equipment in a wastewater 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.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the 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.
NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to this position will be required to submit to drug and alcohol testing and criminal background check.
If you have questions regarding this position, please reach out to Monica Li HR Specialist I via email at
qin.li@baltimorecity.gov
Financial Disclosure:
This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.
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