Director, Pumping Operations (26-DDCS)

District Of Columbia Water And Sewer Authority

Job Location:

Washington, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

General

Job Title:	Director Pumping Operations	Job Code:	OA0178
Supervises Directly:	Yes
New or Revised:	Revised	Regular or At-Will:	At-Will
Date Last Revised:	5/13/2025	Exempt or Non-Exempt:	Exempt
Compensation Approval Signature:		Union/ Non-Union:	Non-Union
Department Name and Division:	Pumping-Operations Operations	Salary Schedule:	Executive Grade
Cost Center Code:	815006	Grade:	ESSB
Essential Position:	Yes	Reports To:	Vice-President Water & Sewer Operations
EEO Code:	Officials and Administrators	Work Format	Hybrid

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water we provide more than 700000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water wastewater and stormwater services. DC 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 Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service ingenuity and stewardship to advance the health and well-being 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.

Role Description:

The Director Pumping Operations is a senior-level leader responsible for strategic oversight operational integrity and regulatory compliance of all pumping systems within the water and wastewater utility. This role ensures the reliable movement of potable water wastewater and stormwater across the service area through effective management of pump stations reservoirs pressure regulating facilities and force main systems. The Director Pumping Operations leads a multidisciplinary team manages complex infrastructure assets and drives performance through innovation preventative maintenance and interdepartmental coordination.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Oversees the development and implementation of control measures to ensure the safety of the environment and the public through strict compliance with applicable federal state and local regulationsincluding the Safe Drinking Water Act Clean Water Act MS4 Permit NPDES Permit and requirements from governing bodies in Maryland and Virginia associated with the operation of the Potomac Interceptor.
Authorizes and signs official compliance reports on behalf of DC Water bearing legal responsibility for regulatory submissions.
Assists with the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) ensuring effective pollution control beyond the plant boundaries as part of interceptor system management.
Monitors and reports potable water loss in the distribution system and the daily combined sewer flow into the Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Coordinates activities associated with SCADA and process control systems for the water distribution wastewater and stormwater collection systems.
Directs staff in the coordination of outages construction projects control assignments and maintenance activities at the Washington Aqueduct to ensure an uninterrupted supply of potable water.
Ensures the operational integrity and performance of specialized infrastructure assets such as Fabridams reservoirs pump stations tanks and the Potomac Interceptor.
Oversees and supports execution of high-value complex contractual agreements specific to pumping operations and system rehabilitation.
Directs the review development and implementation of design documents technical plans and specifications for assets such as pump stations reservoirs tanks and pipelines.
Leads comprehensive asset management programs including preventive corrective and predictive maintenance with a focus on energy efficiency sustainability and system longevity.
Oversees operational and process analysis for water sewer and stormwater pumping systems to improve efficiency reduce costs and integrate technological advancements.
Directs the evaluation and implementation of emerging technologies (e.g. IoT automation smart monitoring systems) to improve operational resilience performance and sustainability.
Develops and manages annual operating budgets including oversight of expenditures for contractors vendors and departmental resources.
Tracks emerging regulations industry practices and policy changes to inform capital planning staffing equipment procurement and operational strategy.
Manages the operational execution of emergency contractors and construction teams during system failures infrastructure repairs or planned interventions.
Oversees long-term planning including budgeting resource allocation and program goal setting for pumping operations.
Collaborates with internal departments and stakeholders to coordinate infrastructure planning and operational integration.
Leads and implements operational improvements that enhance system reliability efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Evaluates and integrates emerging technologies and innovative practices to strengthen system performance and resilience.
Monitors regulatory changes and industry developments to ensure proactive compliance and inform operational planning.
Participates in executive-level planning and decision-making to align sewer initiatives with capital programs and enterprise strategy.
Responds to operational challenges and emergencies while maintaining continuity of service.
Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the Vice President of Water and Sewer Operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Provides daily planning and administration in the selection assignment supervision promotion discipline and training of personnel within the department. Responsible for the success of the department and monitors and evaluates the progress of the department toward meeting goals and makes adjusts in objectives work plans schedules and commitment of resources.

Key Working Relationships: Interacts with high-ranking officials of the Authority and the Board. Attends and participates in meetings within the Authority with Federal and private agencies and with departments of the District of Columbia Government. Attends and represents the Authority at community meetings and resolves issues presented by the general public.

Skills & Qualifications:

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

Required Experience:

Ten years (10) of progressive experience related to the management and/or operation of water delivery and wastewater collection systems or similar operations with five (5) years of experience in a senior and/or executive management role.

Demonstrated success in leading multidisciplinary field teams responsible for operating and maintaining mechanical and electrical systems in a utility environment.

Experience fostering a culture of safety accountability and continuous improvement.

Minimum Education Requirements:

A bachelors degree in Business Management Engineering Environmental Science or a related field from an accredited college or university OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as stated below:

Masters degree and 8 years of progressively responsible experience in water utility operations (such as pumping distribution or treatment programs) or

High school diploma or GED equivalency and 14 years of progressively responsible experience in water utility operations (such as pumping distribution or treatment programs).

Required Skills:

In-depth knowledge of the operation and maintenance of pump stations booster stations lift stations force mains and pressure regulating systems.

Hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical systems including motors pumps VFDs control panels and backup generators.

Strong understanding of SCADA systems telemetry remote monitoring and PLC-based control systems.

Experience ensuring compliance with federal state and local regulations such as the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Clean Water Act (CWA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Capacity Management Operation and Maintenance (CMOM) requirements and MS4 permitting.

Familiarity with reporting permit management and environmental monitoring protocols.

Proven experience developing and implementing preventative and predictive maintenance programs using CMMS platforms (e.g. Cityworks Maximo).

Background in condition assessment and reliability-centered maintenance strategies for pumping infrastructure.

Experience supporting or managing capital improvement projects for pump station upgrades equipment standardization and energy efficiency initiatives.

Ability to collaborate with engineering teams on technical specifications design reviews and commissioning processes.

Strong background in budget development equipment procurement vendor management and cost control for large operational programs.

Experience managing third-party maintenance contracts and specialized service providers.

Skilled at cross-functional coordination with water distribution wastewater collections treatment engineering and emergency response teams.

Experience presenting operational updates project statuses and compliance summaries to senior leadership and regulatory bodies.

Proven track record of leveraging data to optimize maintenance schedules reduce overflows and extend asset life.

Demonstrated ability to improve cost efficiency manage overtime and align resources to organizational priorities.

Experience managing labor relations including union negotiations and performance management.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

Must possess and maintain current or acquire within 18 months from the date of hire ABC certification Distribution Systems Operator IV Collection Systems Operator IV or equivalent MD or VA certification.

Required Languages:

English

Physical Requirements:

General office conditions

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

N/A

Preferred Education Requirements:

N/A

Preferred Skills:

N/A

*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.

Your Experience at DC Water:

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 future-ready 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 drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment 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.