Wastewater System Superintendent
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Dexterra is hiring a Wastewater System Superintendent. The Wastewater System Superintendent manages the daily operations, maintenance, and personnel of the wastewater treatment plant and collection systems at CMI’s customer site in Beltsville, MD. This role involves directing plant operations, reviewing treatment processes, ensuring compliance with environmental standards, and preparing discharge monitoring reports. The Superintendent also supervises and trains plant operators and maintenance technicians, coordinates schedules, and manages hiring or disciplinary actions.
Key focus areas include Direct daily operations of the treatment plant, pumping stations, and sewer lines, Review treatment processes and make adjustments to maximize efficiency, and Ensure plant effluent meets Federal (EPA) and State Departments of Environmental Quality standards.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, 5+ Years W5 Licensed Superintendent Experience, and 3+ Years Wastewater Plant Management Experience. Important skills include MDE Discharge Monitoring Reports, Maryland Department Of The Environment Wastewater Systems Operations, Results Orientation, Operational Excellence, and Operational Business Thinking. Preferred (not required): Collaboration and Accountability.
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Company Description
CMI is now a part of the Dexterra Group!
CMI Management LLC is headquartered in Alexandria, VA and is a proven provider of efficient business, technology and facilities management solutions designed to help government and commercial clients reduce operational costs, operate at optimum performance and access the information needed for daily and long-term productivity. CMI has been in business for over 30 years and is well established in the federal contracting arena. Please visit www.cmimgmt.com to learn more about our company!
Job Description
The Wastewater System Superintendent manages the daily operations, maintenance, and personnel of the wastewater treatment plant and collection systems at CMI’s customer site in Beltsville, MD.
Key Job Functions
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Directs the daily operations of the treatment plant, pumping stations, and sewer lines.
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Reviews treatment processes and makes adjustments to maximize efficiency.
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Ensures plant effluent meets Federal (EPA) and State Departments of Environmental Quality standards (e.g., NPDES permits).
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Prepares and submits discharge monitoring reports.
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Supervises, trains, and evaluates plant operators and maintenance technicians.
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Coordinates work schedules and handles hiring or disciplinary actions.
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Works with key stakeholders and contractors to plan, review, and manage plant upgrades or infrastructure construction
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Perform other management related duties as required
Qualifications
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High School diploma; Bachelors degree preferred
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Must have at least 5 years experience as a W5 licensed superintendent in the State of Maryland and at least 3 years of experience of management and oversight of wastewater treatment plants with advanced treatment systems
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Must have a thorough knowledge of MDE Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and have experience preparing and submitting such reports in MD for the last 3 years
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Must be licensed as Maryland (MD) Wastewater Treatment (W5) Activated Sludge with Class (WA) Advanced Wastewater Treatment
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License must be at least Class W5 Wastewater Treatment Superintendent. WA Wastewater Treatment Superintendent License is highly recommended and valued
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Must have thorough experience of the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) wastewater systems operations, maintenance, and reporting requirements
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Must submit license(s) with resume
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Must be able to fluently read, write, speak, and understand the English language
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Must be able to pass a government background check
Additional Information
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS
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Teamwork
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Results orientation/operational excellence
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Holding self and other accountable
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Operational business thinking
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
CMI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.
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