WWW Water Treatment Assistant Manager - Department of Public Works

$92,687.00 - $143,876.00 Annually 

Hiring Salary Range:  

$92,687.00 – $118,281.50 Annually 

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

A Water Treatment Assistant Manager participates in planning, coordinating and directing either the operation or maintenance of the City’s water treatment plants or the operations and maintenance of remote water treatment facilities. Work of this class involves directing activities of operation, electrical, mechanical and grounds maintenance, instrumentation technician and heavy equipment work units.

Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek but are subject to callback in emergency situations. Work is performed primarily in an office setting; however, there may be occasional exposure to toxic chemicals and high voltage equipment. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:  

• Knowledge of water treatment applications and processes.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of equipment in a water treatment plant.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety standards and practices relative to water facilities operations.
• Supervisory ability.
• Ability to analyze complex environmental regulations related to water treatment and water quality.
• Ability to oversee and ensure compliance with complex environmental water treatment and water quality requirements.
• Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to utilize customized software programs applicable to water facilities operation.

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.           

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org. 

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.                                        

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months. 

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.