Director, Sewer Operations - (25-SS-814000-154)

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Job Title: Director, Sewer Operations Job Code: OA0457 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:  Sewer Operations-Central Administration, Operations Salary Schedule:  Executive Grade Cost Center Code:    814000 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 of every day exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

 

Role Description:

The Director, Sewer Operations, is a senior-level leader responsible for the strategic direction, oversight, regulatory compliance, and operational performance of the wastewater collection system. This position directs all field operations, maintenance, emergency response, and capital planning related to sewer infrastructure.  The Director ensures safe, efficient and environmentally complaint delivery of wastewater services to the community while promoting workforce development, asset stewardship, and interdepartmental collaboration. 

 

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 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.
• Oversees implementation of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), ensuring effective pollution control beyond the plant boundaries as part of interceptor system management.
• Oversees and supports execution of high-value, complex contractual agreements specific to sewer operations and system rehabilitation.
• Directs the review, development, and implementation of design documents, technical plans, and specifications for sewer and stormwater infrastructure assets.
• 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 sewer and stormwater 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