Program Manager Research - 25-CWT
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PROGRAM MANAGER RESEARCH
DC Water Job Description
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties locations and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform workrelated tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a contract between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.
At DC Water we provide more than 700000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water wastewater and stormwater Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince Georges counties in Maryland and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in aspire to be known for superior service ingenuity and stewardship to advance the health and wellbeing of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision we commit to our shared mission every dayexceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe environmentally friendly and efficient manner.
Provides supervisory research support for the Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment Plant research and development program; evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of all treatment processes and develops concepts for piloting or demonstration of new processes or optimization of existing processes. Maintains leadership of stateoftheart engineering technology and industry practices; conducts process studies and evaluates new products processes and techniques used in wastewater treatment processes; develops feasibility proposals for internal or external funding.
- Evaluates new and innovative policies procedures methods and practices to ensure that plant meets or exceeds NPDES permit requirements and enhances the safety quality effectiveness and efficiency of operations.
- Develops and oversees strategic plans to meet current or future process or treatment objectives. Implements research and process optimization strategies through hands on use of the Process Control and Computer System PLC systems and various HMI software packages such as Labview Simulink etc.
- Develops and oversees concepts and technology ideas translates research into process guidelines for design; performs detailed analysis to identify inadequacies ambiguities errors and potential problems related to proposed concepts and proposed technologies.
- Identifies type and scope of work and develops work specifications; interfaces with vendors contractors and consultants to direct coordinate inspect and accept work; recommends modifications to contract scope of work and/or enforcement of contract language.
- Provides guidance to team in troubleshooting complex process problems as needed to ensure that process systems and/or facility testing optimization or modifications enhance operation of facility. System troubleshooting includes digital control software and equipment.
- Analyzes laboratory pilot and other reports including process efficiency data; identifies causes of nonroutine events; recommends process control strategies and adjustments to process variables affecting the quantity and quality of process effluent; identifies how adjustments in one unit process impact other unit processes and overall plant performance.
- Develops and monitors process sampling strategies and recommends sampling protocols.
- Writes regular and special technical reports. Writes presents and publishes technical papers on wastewater treatment in national and international conferences and peer review journals.
- Serves on thesis and dissertation committees of students assigned to research projects.
- Develops and submits research proposals to federal or nonprofit agencies.
- Plans work activities develops schedules and assigns work to team members. Serves as a resource in teaching and guiding others in developing skills and knowledge.
- Establishes demonstrates and enforces high standards for safety quality of work performed and productivity; inspects work quality. Reports all hazards to the appropriate supervisor to ensure that safety and environmental hazards are corrected.
- Performs other duties and projects assigned at the discretion of the Manager Research and Development.
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Key Working Relationships:Interacts with coworkers throughout the Authority other government and private agencies university professors vendors consultants and contractors.
The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Although most work is performed under general office conditions this position is subject to the following in the course of evaluating unit processes construction and modifications within the facility:
- Indoor and/or outdoor environmental conditions that include exposure to extreme cold and hot temperatures.
- Atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin such as fumes odors dusts mists gasses or poor ventilation that requires the use of appropriate personal protective equipment to mitigate these conditions.
- Exposure to a variety of hazards such as high voltage noise chemicals oils and other solvents bacteria pathogens and toxic substances.
- Varies with task assignments and location.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.
At DC Water our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers innovators and problem solvers focused on protecting lifes most precious resource in the nations capital.
- Take pride in your work.We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.
- Connect to a strong culture.Everything we do is grounded in our shared valuesaccountability trust teamwork customer focus safety and wellbeing.
- Be your true self.We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity and we recognize and celebrate employees individuality and unique contributions.
- Build your skills and career path.We are committed to developing a futureready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
We maintain a drugfree workplace and perform preemployment substance abuse testing
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities.
If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to
perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please
email.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
