Program Manager, RR Compliance - (25-RR-810500-001)

Program Manager, RR Compliance

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 work-related 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 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.

The Program Manager ensures that all DC Water and contractual biosolids operations and services at the Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment Plant are accomplished safely, efficiently and in compliance with Federal, State, and local regulatory permits and requirements and with DC Water's policies and procedures. Responsible for ensuring all testing and regulatory reporting is completed accurately and on time for all state and federal requirements. Responsible for new product registrations in states and annual renewals and fee payments. Responsible for developing a plan for Bloom product R&D to diversify our Bloom product line.

• Troubleshoots operations for Bloom quality assurance.
• Responsible for all Bloom and biosolids related permitting application, product registrations, renewal, and maintenance.
• Ensures that all required regulatory documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Prepares and submits regular and special reports such as the EPA 40CFR503 Biosolids DMR Permit Requirements Report, certification of permit compliance reports for MD, VA, DC, PA, NJ, and any other states in which we may obtain Bloom distribution permits.
• Develops a R&D plan for Bloom products and works toward developing new Bloom products for the line to help us ensure we can market year-round.
• Develops and implements a sampling plan and protocol for all biosolids compliance and product quality testing.
• Reports all hazards to the appropriate supervisor immediately; helps correct safety and environmental hazards.
• Demonstrates effective communication and relationship management skills in working with all operations personnel; interfaces with all levels of management and with personnel in other branches; creates a team environment and resolves conflicts.
• Engages with national and local biosolids associations, including VBC, RBC, MAMWA and MABA among others.
• Provides technical guidance as needed in troubleshooting Bloom production, grit, and storm water handling activities.
• Interprets laboratory reports and technical data including biosolids processing utilization, distribution data, records data and activities needed to prepare regular and special reports.
• Provide facility tours as needed.
• Interfaces with contractors; verifies contractor's invoices for solids and biosolids utilization and/or disposal; recommends changes to contractual requirements as needed; determines government and open market estimates.
• Manages compliance of facility Storm Water Control Permit.
• Establishes, demonstrates, and enforces high standards for safety, quality of work performed, and productivity.
• Operates Authority vehicles as an essential function of the position in accordance with Fleet Department policies.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the Director, DCW Resource Recovery.
• Routinely monitors fields operations to ensure material storage and application follows regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Key Working Relationships: Interacts with co-workers throughout the Authority other government and private agencies vendors, and 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

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 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 complianceada@dcwater.com.