Director, Pumping Operations - (25-DDCS-815006-112)

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.

 

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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 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 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 regulations—including 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 e