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Functional Title Contract Manager (Sewer Condition Assessment) Recruitment Category Type Standard Functional Category Utility Services Grade GS.12 FLSA Status Exempt Requisition Number 24-0187 Number of Vacancies 1 Job Level Non-Management Job Code Job Description Summary Organization Name Water/Wastewater Systems Assessment Reports to Section Manager, Condition Assessment (Sewer) Full or Part Time Full Time If Part Time how many hours per week Regular or Temporary Regular Position End Date (if temporary) Work Schedule Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Position Location Laurel 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Position Summary Information
General Summary The Contract Managermanages and oversees consultants performing collection system studies and inspections, collecting and analyzing sewer flow data, performs inflow/infiltration (I/I) analysis, prepares flow reports, reviews collection system inspection videos and makes recommendations for rehabilitating deteriorating elements of the collection system.
Essential Functions - Manages and oversees consultant contracts for collection system studies and inspections.
- Prepares specifications for closed circuit television (CCTV) and trunk sewer inspection contracts.
- Researches sewer line histories, locations, conditions to determine pipes requiring inspection or analysis.
- Schedules and assigns CCTV inspection work, and coordinate the work with internal and external customers.
- Independently reviews CCTV and manhole inspection videos and makes recommendations for rehabilitating deteriorating elements of the collection system.
- Assists with the oversight and coordination of SSES contracts and reviews submitted reports.
- Performs inflow/infiltration analysis and quantification of flows.
- Manages small sewer studies and prepare reports.
- Provides guidance and technical assistance to other Divisions within the Commission including Pipeline Design, Pipeline Construction, Planning, Regulatory Services and Development Services.
- Inspects contractors' field operations to evaluate field conditions, safety procedures and customer relations techniques.
- Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC business.
- Reviews submitted inspections and approves invoices for various collection system inspection contracts.
- Reviews submitted work for accuracy and completeness, and approve invoice payments.
- Assists with updating and correcting the GIS system when findings reveal incorrect or missing data in the existing WSSC database.
- Creates standard procedures for various collection system operation and maintenance tasks.
- Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Prepares training material and performs training.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Work primarily performed in field and office environment.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities - Thorough understanding of the wastewater collection system operation and maintenance.
- Thorough knowledge of all sewer inspection methodologies, including standard specifications for data collection.
- Thorough knowledge of pipeline rehabilitation, including all current trenchless techniques.
- Thorough understanding of GIS, Microsoft Office programs and asset management applications.
- Understanding of basic accounting methods, bill payments and expenditure tracking.
- Ability to determine pipe conditions and flow patterns to assist in making informed decisions regarding methods of pipe cleaning and flow control devices.
- Ability to work under limited supervision and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers, contractors, other Utility Services Divisions and the general public.
- Ability to review and prepare written reports, including specifications for collection system inspection contracts.
- Ability to prepare and update material and administer training for pipe analysis.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline
- 1+ year experience in contract management
- 1+ year experience in wastewater inspections and operation & maintenance
OR
- High School diploma (or equivalent)
- 2+ years experience in contract management
- 5+ years progressively responsible experience in wastewater inspections and operation & maintenance
- Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a WSSC driver's license within 90 days or hire or transfer.
- Completion of the WSSC Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Class 1 Water Distribution Systems Operator certification within 1 year of hire or transfer.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Class 2 Wastewater Collection System Operator certification within 2 years of hire or transfer.
- Completion of all safety training as required by WSSC.
- Possession of the National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP) and Manhole Assessment Certification Program (MACP) certifications.
- Water and sewer design experience.
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 Date 01/30/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information 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.
All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.
