Foreman, Pumping Operations - (26-DDCS-815006-109)

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 Foreman, Pumping Operations is responsible for exercising technical and administrative supervision over the work activities of employees engaged in the operation of sanitary, combined, water, and storm water pumping stations; water storage facilities and elevated water tanks. Oversees the Utility Systems Operators and directs the full range of work associated with the distribution and collection systems and facilities in the District of Columbia. This position is also responsible for the quantity and quality of the work done, and for assuring efficient and economical work operations.

• Plans, directs, and monitors daily operations of the utility systems to ensure compliance with Safe Drinking and Clean Water Acts, including screen cleaning operations. Solves problems related to the work supervised.
• Operates 24-hour facilities, ensuring that the operations center is properly staffed.
• Creates and approves Corrective Work Orders and ensures Operator Preventative Maintenance is completed as well as approves completed work orders and places equipment back in service. Reports repeated problems to the General Foreman, Operations for further investigation.
• Evaluates staff quality of work and gives feedback in a timely fashion so that each employee contributes to the objectives of the unit.
• Identifies training needs of subordinates, serves as a resource in teaching and guiding others in developing duty station knowledge and skills; takes an active role in conducting on the job training for all operations personnel; and ensures that subordinates participate in all scheduled training programs.
• Coordinates pumping operational activities with the Army Corps of Engineer’s Washington Aqueduct’s Division.
• Ensures that all documentation is completed accurately including records of process monitoring, equipment status information, work orders, safe clearances, and inspections.
• Monitors inventory availability; recommends the acquisition of supplies, tools, and equipment; initiates requisitions.
• Ensures that housekeeping standards are met, and work areas are maintained in a safe, neat, and orderly condition at all times.
• Creates safe clearance documentation for special operations.
• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the General Foreman, Pumping Operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises employees; makes work assignments, set priorities, interprets work orders, etc. Establishes work performance standards, prepares written performance evaluations, and monitors employee code of conduct; recommends promotions, terminations, reassignments, disciplinary and other personnel actions. Determines training needs and approves and schedules leave. Ensures that workers complete projects or assignments in a thorough and responsible manner.

Key Working Relationships: Interacts with co-workers in the Department and throughout the Authority, representatives from other organizations and government 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 well-being.
• 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 toparticipate 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.