Forks, Washington
New Orleans, Louisiana
Posted: 01-Sep-23
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Type: Full Time
Salary: $180,000 - $190,000
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Internal Number: R-BAMD1907.00
The Position
The City of Baltimore’s Department of Public Works (DPW) is seeking a strong, strategic leader who can run a large operational Bureau, is committed to sustainability, communicates as effectively to employees in the field as elected officials, and will bring creative, problem-solving skills to water and wastewater management.
Under the supervision of the Director of Public Works, the Water and Wastewater Bureau Head plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Bureau’s operational functions through division chiefs, managers, administrative staff, and supervisors.
The positions that report directly to the Bureau Head are the Deputy Bureau Head, Chief of Administration, Chief of Internal Operations, Laboratory Operations, Office of Asset Management, Office of Engineering and Construction, Wastewater Facilities, and Utility Maintenance division. The Bureau Heads’ direct reports are part of the Managerial and Professional Society and the employees in their chain of command are part of the City Union of Baltimore and/or AFSME Local 44 Unions.
DPW provides safe drinking water to 1.8 million residential and business consumers, making the City of Baltimore the major water supplier for the Baltimore metropolitan area. In addition to Baltimore City, DPW services Baltimore County and supplies wholesale water to the surrounding counties: Anne Arundel, Carroll, Harford, and Howard. Baltimore has three water treatment plants, Montebello I, Montebello II, and the Ashburton Filtration Plant. The plants produce up to 360 million gallons of drinking water daily. In addition, Baltimore has two wastewater treatment plants: Back River and Patapsco. There are 4,500 miles of water mains in the whole system, of which approximately 1,550 miles are in Baltimore City. The City collects and treats an average flow of 300 million gallons of wastewater daily and operates nine major, and some smaller, wastewater pumping stations.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements include any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree, plus three years of experience providing leadership as a senior policy advisor, senior operations manager, or technical subject matter expert. Five years of local government or water/wastewater management experience is also preferred.
Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, experience managing in a diverse, complex local government or water and wastewater organization, and a Professional Engineer license.
Compensation and Benefits
The expected salary range is $180,000 - $190,000 depending on qualifications, with an excellent benefits package.
Benefits offered include the following:
- Take-home vehicle and assigned downtown parking space
- Personal leave days in addition to vacation and sick leave days
- Comp time
- Medical
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- Holidays
- Pension Benefits
- Retirement
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted electronically by Raftelis at jobs.crelate.com. Applicants complete a brief online form and are prompted to provide a cover letter and resume. The position will be open until filled with a first review of applications beginning August 4, 2023.
Minimum requirements include any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree, plus three years of experience providing leadership as a senior policy advisor, senior operations manager, or technical subject matter expert. Five years of local government or water/wastewater management experience is also preferred.
Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, experience managing in a diverse, complex local government or water and wastewater organization, and a Professional Engineer license.
