Manager, Systems Assessment - (26-SS&AM-805000-007) chez District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority

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 Manager, Systems Assessment provides support for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project planning and delivery by leading the evaluation and prioritization of water and sewer buried infrastructure inspection data collection. This aids in the prioritization of asset rehabilitation, repair, and replacement. The position involves managing the inspection and condition assessment of linear assets in the water and sewer systems, performing analyses and interpretation of data collected through the inspection and condition assessment programs in order to support rehabilitation and replacement decisions, developing and maintaining information systems needed to support the condition assessment program to ensure that the information can be shared across other enterprise systems and preserved for historical reference, collaborating closely with Operations, coordinating rapidly during emergency response, and facilitating pilot studies for emerging condition assessment technologies. This role requires an experienced project manager with strong analytical skills, effective communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments while leading a team of professionals to achieve DC Water's goals.

Duties within the scope of the practice of engineering will be performed under the responsible charge of a District of Columbia licensed PE as defined in D.C. Official Code Section 47–2853.131. Scope of practice for engineers: 

For the purposes of this part, the term “practice of engineering” means the application of special knowledge of the mathematical, physical and engineering sciences and the methods of engineering analysis and design in the performance of services and creative work including consultation, investigation, expert technical testimony, evaluation, planning, design and design coordination of engineering works and systems, planning the use of land and water, performing engineering surveys and studies, and the review of construction for the purpose of monitoring compliance with drawings and specifications, in connection with any utilities, structures, buildings, machines, equipment, processes, work systems, projects, and industrial or consumer products, or equipment of a control systems, communications, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or thermal nature, that may involve safeguarding life, health, or property, and including such other professional services as may be necessary to the planning, progress, and completion of any engineering services.

• Develops inspection contract documents and manages contractors performing inspection and condition assessment of linear assets in the water and sewer service areas.

• Responsible for reviewing and assessing proposed capital improvement projects for optimal applicability in order to ensure system levels of service can be maintained or improved at the lowest possible cost to DC Water.

• Recommends new and innovative condition assessment and rehabilitation practices; analyzes and develops plans and programs as necessary to support DC Water’s goals and objectives; and stays abreast of new engineering trends and innovations within the water and wastewater sector.

• Prepares regular reports and learning opportunities on emerging technologies for condition assessments.

• Initiates and coordinates the piloting of emerging technologies for condition assessment in both water and sewer systems.

• Participates in professional group meetings and conferences focused on innovation, regional planning issues, and collaborations and assess content for DC Water interests.

• Initiates and manages projects and tasks to fulfill the section’s core function on time, with quality, and within budget.

• Communicates regularly with Project Managers and other stakeholders on project activities and tracks project progress on completed work relative to agreed-upon scope and deliverable goals.

• Coordinates and collaborates with stakeholders in the planning and prioritization of assets for inspection and condition assessment in the water and sewer service areas.

• Coordinates Condition Assessment Reports (CARs) for water and sewer projects and participates in business case evaluations.

• Performs analyses and interpretation of data collected through the inspection and condition assessment programs.

• Interfaces with various DC Water departments including but not limited to the Department of Pumping and Sewer Operations, the Department of Water Operations, Procurement, and Communications to coordinate programmatic initiatives and to gain input and build consensus on program and project approaches.

• Performs gap analysis for water and sewer linear asset condition assessment.

• Continuously improves the prioritization of condition assessment cycles for water and sewer linear infrastructure.

• Implements and maintains data management systems for condition assessment data.

• Integrates condition assessment work with the DC Water CMMS.

• Coordinates cleaning and construction projects involved in supporting condition assessment.

• Coordinates interdepartmental collaboration on initial emergency response based on severe defects identified during routine condition assessment.

• Where appropriate, communicates with external stakeholders to coordinate condition assessment work in order to meet regulatory requirements.

• Defines condition assessment Key Performance Indicators.

• Participates in professional group meetings and conferences directed at innovations, regional planning issues and collaborations and assess content for DC Water interests.

• Performs other related duties as assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Provides daily planning and administration in the selection, assignment, supervision, promotion, discipline, and training of personnel within the area.

Key Working Relationships: Interacts with co-workers in the Department and throughout the Authority, and contractors and project engineers from other organizations and agencies, etc.

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.”

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