What are the responsibilities and job description for the Management Support Specialist - Operational Reliability and Resilience (DORR) position at Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission?
Position Information
Functional TitleManagement Support Specialist - Operational Reliability and Resilience (DORR)
Recruitment Category TypeStandard
Functional CategoryOperational Reliability and Resilience
GradeGS.13
FLSA StatusExempt
Requisition Number25-0172
Number of Vacancies1
Job LevelStaff
Job CodeN / A
Job Description Summary
Organization NameInnovation and Research
Reports toManagement
Full or Part TimeFull Time
If Part Time how many hours per week40
Regular or TemporaryRegular
Position End Date (if temporary)
Work Schedule
Hours TBD
Position LocationLaurel
Position Summary Information
General Summary
TheManagement Support Specialistwill be independently responsible for the operational reliability and resilience department’s professional and administrative work. This role may assign and oversee the completion of daily tasks of administrative and clerical staff.
Essential Functions
Performs detailed fact gathering, data compilation, and report writing on budgets, organizations, personnel staffing, operations, and administrative systems
Studies management methods to improve workflow, simplify reporting procedures, or implement cost reductions
Analyzes operating practices such as recordkeeping and associated systems, forms control, office layout, suggestion systems, personnel requirements, and performance standards to create new systems or revise established procedures
Coordinates collection and preparation of operating reports such as time and attendance records, terminations, new hires, transfers, budget expenditures, and statistical records of performance data
Prepares and presents reports including conclusions and recommendations for solutions to administrative problems or procedures
Receives requests and complaints from the public concerning administrative actions of the Commission
Channels the requests to appropriate officials, follows up on corrective actions, and ensures replies to inquiries are provided
Prepares, monitors and controls annual budget submissions and provides up-to-date status reports on expenditures, projects and related items
Issues and interprets operating policies
Represents their manager at meetings he / she is unable to attend
Reviews memoranda, reports and similar material to summarize and make recommendations concerning same
Coordinates the schedules of professional / management individuals and arranges for meetings with third parties
Provides support to contract managers from requisition creation through invoice processing and change orders
Other Functions
Performs related duties as required.
Work Environment And Physical Demands
Business casual office environment.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices in public administration
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of budgetary preparation and control
Thorough knowledge of the principles and methods of data gathering and compilation
Ability to write clear concise reports, memoranda, directives, and letters
Ability to independently develop comprehensive plans with minimal supervision and direction from their supervisor
Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of others
Ability to schedule and manage travel requests including reconciliation of expenses
Ability to meet the public and discuss problems and complaints tactfully, courteously and effectively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts
Minimum Education, Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
3 years of professional or supervisory experience in public administration or business management
High school diploma
7 years of professional or supervisory experience in public administration or business management
Additional Requirements
Proficient use of MS Office Suite applications
Preferences
Advanced proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
Proficient in Microsoft Project
Experience with tracking projects
Salary$73,926 - $125,874
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.
Close Date03 / 05 / 2025
Open Until FilledNo
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check / verification.
Eligible applicants will be reviewed for consideration after 3.5.25
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (
Do you have a High School diploma or equivalent?
Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?
Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
Salary : $73,926 - $125,874
