Program Manager, DMS Plant Maintenance

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Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.

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General Job Title: Program Manager, DMS Plant Maintenance Job Code: P0547 Supervises Directly: No New or Revised: Revised Regular or At-Will: At-Will Date: 11/13/2025 Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt Compensation Approval Signature: Union/ Non-Union: Non-Union Department Name and Division: Maintenance Services-Central Administration, Operations Salary Schedule: Non-Union Salary Range Cost Center Code: 811000 Grade: NU17 Essential Position: Yes Reports To: Director, Maintenance Services EEO Code: Professionals Work Format In-Person Who We Are & What We Do: At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 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 George's 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 day-exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

Role Description: The Program Manager, DMS Plant Maintenance, manages the implementation of the following programs or activities for the Department of Maintenance Services: Wastewater treatment equipment and process unit maintenance, asset reliability, and asset management.

Ensures the application of standard operating procedures (SOPs), standard safety procedures, and reliable and efficient maintenance of equipment and unit processes.

Reviews job plans, schedules, goals, and priorities; collaborates with staff to correct deficiencies; and recommend corrective actions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: * Ensures that the Department has adequate amount of critical equipment in service or on standby to meet EPA and other regulatory requirements.

* Monitors and implement procedures for maintenance of plant equipment and systems to optimize performance, improve efficiency, and cost effectiveness.

* Provides technical support and guidance in troubleshooting equipment and system problems.

* Develops and maintains a training programs for safety, precision maintenance, and reliability in accordance with DC Water's policies and best practices.

* Coordinates and tracks predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance and ensure that maintenance activities: focus on Plant's priorities and asset reliability best practices.

* Develops and implements an O&M Quality Assurance Program to prolong useful life of wastewater process equipment and systems in accordance with the Authorities asset management program.

* Serves as a liaison in communicating needs with the operations, process engineering, construction managers, contractors, and equipment vendors at Blue Plains AWTP.

* Coordinates complex and multi-trade maintenance activities including contractors and safety elements.

* Identifies type and scope of work and develops work specifications, interfaces with vendors, contractors, and consultants to direct, coordinate, inspect and accept work; identifies and resolves problems associated with contract work; recommends modifications to contract scope of work and/or enforcement of contract language.

* Performs field inspections of maintenance activities and observe performance tests.

* Develops Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), train O&M staff, and monitor for new and existing systems.

* Ensures PM schedules and job plans are in place for new and existing equipment.

* Performs other duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A Key Working Relationships: Interacts with officials throughout the Authority, other government and outside entities, and private consultants and contractors.

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: Five (5) years of progressive experience in project management or management in a wastewater treatment operations environment.

Extensive process equipment maintenance knowledge, including wastewater systems and ability to recommend and implement strategies to enhance quality, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.

Experience providing technical support and guidance in troubleshooting equipment and system issues, ensuring minimal downtime and efficient operations.

Experience in coordinating complex and multi-trade maintenance activities, including managing contractors and ensuring adherence to safety protocols.

Minimum Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Engineering field from an accredited college or university or High School Diploma with fifteen (15) years of experience in wastewater treatment operations.

Required Skills: Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; knowledge of how processes and equipment are supposed to function.

Excellent human relations and communication skills, including listening, reading, oral and written communication skills.

Ability to interpret reports and process data, evaluate options, and recommend adjustments to processes as needed throughout the plant.

Ability to use engineering drawings and documents.

Ability to prepare technical reports.

Ability to organize, prioritize, schedule, direct, complete, and follow-up on work activities so that activities are completed within time and budget constraints.

Knowledge of applicable regulations, such as EPA and OSHA requirements.

Utilizes a personal computer and maintains a working knowledge of applicable software programs (i.e., CMMS (Maximo), word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, etc.). Required Licenses & Certifications: Must acquire within 12 months and maintain current certification from Association of Maintenance Professionals (AMP) as Certified Maintenance Manager (CMM) or from the Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRP) as Certified Maintenance Reliability professional (CMRP) or equivalent certification.

Required Languages: English Physical Requirements: 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.

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 life's most precious resource in the nation's 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 values-accountability, 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 .