Drinking Water Manager

BB&E • Greenbelt, MD

11h • Onsite

About The Position

BB&E is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Water Manager for an on-site position to fulfill all requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for our NASA Environmental Support Services (NESS) contract located in Greenbelt, MD and Wallops Island, VA. The on-site Water Manager will provide overall coordination and implementation of a comprehensive water program including managing permits, sampling, surveys, inspections, and reporting for drinking water, stormwater, wastewater, and non-domestic water use.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to successfully pass a federal agency background check is required.
• Must be adept at problem-solving, including being able to identify issues and develop solutions.
• Demonstrate exceptional program management skills and abilities.
• Ability to lead and counsel employees, able to resolve difficult or sensitive matters.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, both written and orally.
• Must be able to effectively read and interpret information, present numerical data and skillfully gather and analyze information.
• Must be able to prioritize assignments to use time efficiently.
• Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, and be responsive to management direction.
• Knowledge and experience of Federal Environmental laws and regulations.
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency using MS Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
• Self-Starter: Highly motivated, with the ability to solve problems and function as a member of a team.
• At least 3 years’ experience in Water Management.
• A minimum Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in environmental science or engineering or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Maryland and Virginia is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall coordination and implementation of a comprehensive water program at NASA Goddard and Wallops.
• Provide technical expertise to complete the PWS and prepare all deliverables and Contract Data List Requirements (CDRLs) for the Water program at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and Wallops Flight Facility.
• Manage drinking water treatment, storage, and distribution systems, including managing Waterworks Operations Permits.
• Produce and manage all reports required by Safe Drinking Water Act and Commonwealth of Virginia applicable to the operation of the Center drinking water system(s), including Consumer Confidence Reports, Lead and Copper Sampling Plan, Bacteriological sampling Plan, Routine Regulatory Reports, Non-Routine Regulatory Reports, and Lead in User Service Lines reporting.
• Provide complete and accurate reports and timely and compliant sampling and analysis required by the Safe Drinking Water Act and the state that are applicable to the operation of a drinking water system.
• Participate in and support regulatory agency sanitary surveys.
• Maintain any relevant sampling, analytical, or compliance certification mandated by the drinking water system’s primary regulatory oversight agency.
• Participate in meetings with operations, facilities, tenants, industrial hygiene and others to provide technical support on questions of drinking water compliance.
• Support NASA’s Stormwater programs including Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) permits, NPDES Industrial Stormwater Permits, Construction Stormwater Permits, and Construction Erosion and Sediment Control permits and authorization oversight.
• Provide support with VDPES/NDPES permit renewals, application packages, new permit impact evaluations, and track and support permit compliance such as NPDES Permits for domestic wastewater and industrial wastewater.
• Assist with reports, plans and records for wastewater management.
• Assist with all chemical, organic, inorganic, and bacteriological sampling for wastewater management.
• Participate in meetings with regulators for wastewater management.
• Support permits and authorities for Groundwater water used for non-domestic use including but not limited to cooling water, dilution water, etc.
• Collect and QC water usage data and prepare reports required by consumptive use or withdrawal permits for non-domestic water use.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Discretionary bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge
• Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability
• Employer provided Life insurance
• Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits
• Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays
• Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet insurance discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager