Position Information Functional TitleSr. Manager, Water Resources Protection Recruitment Category TypeStandard Functional CategoryOperational Reliability and Resilience GradeEG.19 FLSA StatusExempt Requisition Number25-0280 Number of Vacancies1 Job LevelDivision Manager Job CodeN/A Job Description Summary Organization NameWater Resources Protection Reports toDirector, Operational Reliability and Resilience Full or Part TimeFull Time If Part Time how many hours per week Regular or TemporaryRegular Position End Date (if temporary) Work Schedule Mon to Fri, 8:00am – 430pm Position LocationLaurel Position Summary Information General Summary TheSr. Manager, Water Resources Protectionwilllead the Commission’s activities related to watershed protection, water supply and water resources reliability. The role provides technical support to maintain environmental regulatory compliance in operations and maintenance activities. Essential Functions · Develops and leads implementation of a formal watershed/source water protection program at the Commission · Leads planning related to long-term raw water supply for the Commission, including coordination with regional water supplies and the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin ( ICPRB ) Cooperative Water Supply Operations on the Potomac (CO-OP) · Leads activities related to Potomac River source water quality management, including representation and coordination with Potomac River Basin Drinking Water Source Protection Partnership ( DWSPP ) · Leads activities related to Patuxent Reservoir source water quality and quantity management, including coordination with the Patuxent Reservoirs Watershed Protection Group · Serves as primary liaison with the Patuxent River Commission and the Montgomery County Water Quality Advisory Committee · Provides technical leadership to ensure reliable raw water supply for the Commission by guiding and promoting water resource management and planning · Provides technical leadership on the environmental management program, including environmental compliance, environmental permitting, and regulatory matters · Provides technical leadership of the Commission’s pollution prevention efforts to address contaminated sites, chemicals of concerns, stormwater or potable water discharges and spill events associated with the Commission’s projects and facilities, transmission networks, and related maintenance and operations activities · Performs technical analysis of proposed Federal and state regulations and prepares comments and recommended responses to protect Commission interests; coordinates responses with national and local associations such as AWWA , AMWA and NACWA · Provides technical expertise for interactions with government and regulatory agencies · Provides technical expertise to regulatory inquiries and reviews · Identifies emerging environmental issues with potential for significant impact on the Commission; proposes technical responses for these issues, coordinates investigation, and manages any required technical oversight of the resolution of the issues · Establishes and tracks strategic and operational performance measures · Performs project management for special studies including developing the scope of work, negotiating contracts, reviewing and approving invoices, coordinating internal and external resources, and technical review and approval of the consultant’s work · Prepares reports and notifications including those as required by regulations · Leads a team of professional scientists and engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluation · Supervises employees including selecting or recommending selection, training, and development, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, and establishing and enforcing accountability. Other Functions · Develops and implements strategies for knowledge retention · Develops and tracks budget · Works with internal stakeholders to scope, solicit, select, and manage professional and product service contracts to ensure requisite skills or services · Establishes, demonstrates, and enforces high standards for safety. · Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business · Provides expert advisory operational event response support, when needed · Identifies and organizes research with potential benefits to the Commission · Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional organizations · Supports the General Counsel in addressing environmental liability issues · Supports Communications Office to address inquiries and outreach related to environmental issues · Serves as Acting Director, when designated · Performs other related duties, as assigned Work Environment And Physical Demands Business casual office and industrial settings Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities · Proficiency in principles and practices in the fields of civil or environmental engineering or environmental science with focus on water quality · Comprehensive knowledge and understanding in the environmental science disciplines including, watershed protection, environmental management, environmental policy, laws and regulations, environmental impact assessments, and emerging issues · Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing water, air, and other environmental quality necessary to effectively represent WSSC Water’s interest in regulatory matters · Knowledge occupational hazards and the necessity for adherence to safety precautions · Ability to analyze complex technical problems, evaluate alternatives, and reach sound conclusions · Excellent human relations and communication skills, including listening, reading, verbal and written communication skills · Strong writing, analysis, and presentation skills · Ability to develop analytical summaries, graphical representations, tables and other presentation materials to support operational performance assessments · Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism · Ability to effectively plan and implement various management and support programs and initiatives · Skillful at facilitating an environment of trust, cooperation, and collaboration · Strong organizational, problem solving, decision-making and multi-tasking skills · Ability to plan, direct, and review, for quality control, work of professional engineers and scientists, and expert consultants for conventional studies and research efforts · Ability to manage external consultants and evaluate their performance against contracted requirements · Ability to develop and implement work standards, policies, and procedures · Ability to communicate and work collaboratively with staff as well as internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels in a fast-paced environment · Ability to deliver superior customer service · Ability to interact in an effective and professional manner Minimum Education, Experience Requirements + Bachelor’s degree in a discipline concentrating on geo-sciences, hydrology, water resources, environmental science, or similar + 8+ years of progressive experience in the practice of scientific investigations in an area relevant to the posted function, or equivalent combination of education and experience + 2+ years experience with planning and managing difficult environmental projects/ programs + 3+ years’ supervisory experience(relevant leadership roles or substantial project/program work involving contractors may be considered as equivalent) Additional Requirements · Possession of a valid driver’s license, with no more than 4 points, and the ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer · Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter Preferences · Good familiarity with federal waste and chemical management programs under RCRA , CERCLA and TSCA · Experience developing or implementing a watershed protection plan · Knowledge of treatment of water, wastewater, and biosolids · GIS and data analysis skills · Supervisory experience · Demonstrated experience in planning and directing complex programs or projects · Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Maryland. · Master’s degree in environmental science/engineering, geosciences, hydrology, water resources, or similar discipline · Course work on ecology, limnology, statistics Salary$164,054 - $279,335 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 Date08/06/2025 Open Until FilledNo Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status? + Yes + No + 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? + Yes + No + * Do you have a valid driver's license with no more than 4 points and with no restrictions (except eyeglasses/contact lenses)? + Yes + No + * Are you a licensed Maryland Professional Engineer (P.E.)? + Yes + No + * Please list your Professional Engineer (P.E.) license number. (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents + Resume + Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents