General Summary

The Deputy Director, Production performs supervisory management work as the principal assistant to the Director, Production. Responsibilities include planning, directing, coordinating, and supervising the operation and maintenance of water filtration plants, water resource recovery facilities, and associated support facilities . In addition, this role works on-call 24/7 days a week to respond and direct response efforts to water and wastewater incidents. Essential Functions Assists Director, Production in planning, directing, and administering water and wastewater services, including operation and maintenance of the plants, plant alterations and expansions, water and wastewater pumping stations, water storage facilities and dams

Supervises employees including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and/or termination or recommending termination

Assists in the development, tracking and implementation of department business plans, departmental action items, and overseeing the Production Department’s emergency response plans

Coordinates the management of department-wide contracts

Establishes policies, procedures and methods for programs, as well as directs and inspects the work of employees engaged in these areas

Prepares the department office budget and coordinates the preparation of the entire department budget

Assists with studies of water and wastewater costs and initiates change as appropriate

Reviews operating data for each facility to determine effectiveness of operations

Assists with monitoring WSSC Water’s compliance with federal, state and local regulations concerning drinking water quality, wastewater discharge, air quality and biosolids management

Plays an active role in internal security issues and may represent WSSC Water regarding security related issues with outside agencies

Assists with monitoring water quality concerns to ensure effective customer service response

Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business Other Functions Acts as the Director, Production in his/her absence or at his/her request

Performs other related duties as required Work Environment And Physical Demands Business casual office environment and field locations Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of the design, construction, operations and maintenance of water and /or wastewater systems

Thorough knowledge of business administration as applied to the operations of water and/or wastewater facilities

Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance

Ability to effectively plan and implement various management and support programs and initiatives

Ability to advise and build consensus with personnel engaged in water production and distribution, wastewater treatment, laboratory operations, and flood control activities

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, employees and the general public

Ability to keep records and to prepare clear, concise reports of water and wastewater operations Minimum Education, Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree

10+ years experience in water and/or wastewater utility systems operations

5+ years management experience Additional Requirements Possession of a valid driver’s license with no more than 4 points and ability to obtain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer date

Employees in this position are designated or considered emergency personnel; therefore, the employee must report to work as scheduled or as directed by their supervisor when WSSC Water declares an event that requires emergency personnel to report to work

Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter Preferences Master’s degree in Engineering, Business or a related field

Experience leading an organization through business process and culture change efforts to maintain and enhance the organization’s competitive position

Water or Wastewater Plant Operator certification Salary $180,802 - $307,852