Pumping Station Crew Chief

Pay Schedule I, Grade 29, Regular

Schedule:

40 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Utilities.

• Plans, coordinates, supervises, and participates in the repair, maintenance, inspection, and installation of mechanical, electrical, and electronic components used in sewerage pumping stations, treatment plants, and related facilities.
• Interacts with and possesses high knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Alarms (SCADA) and other mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment used in sewerage pumping stations, treatment plants, and related facilities.
• Prepares, reviews, and assigns daily work orders to Pumping Station Electricians, Electricians, Pumping Station Mechanics, and others.
• Coordinates the work of the crew with the work of other crews, County agencies, and outside contractors.
• Provides technical assistance to crews.
• Operates tools and equipment.
• Supervises and participates in the routine maintenance and cleaning of stations.
• Responds to emergencies and alarms of equipment malfunctions at pumping stations.
• Operates sewerage pumping stations safely and in compliance with local, State, and Federal environmental regulations.
• Responds to Grinder Pump System issues and alarms.
• Prepares requisitions and procures materials and equipment.
• Performs physical inventories of assets.
• Maintains records of crew activities.
• Prepares reports.
• Participates in and conducts safety training exercises.
• Ensures that crews follow established safety procedures.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Eight years' experience in the repair, maintenance, and installation of mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment used in sewerage pumping stations, treatment plants, and related facilities. Related training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.

Possession of a valid driver’s license equivalent to a non‑commercial, class C Maryland driver’s license is required at the time of appointment. Some positions may require a valid driver’s license equivalent to a commercial, class B or class A Maryland driver’s license and a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Certification by the Maryland State Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators as a Wastewater Collection Systems Operator II is preferred.

Applicants are required to submit proof of education beyond high school to meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of licenses, certifications, and education will result in the application not being considered.

Applicants who have obtained a degree outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalency documentation from World Education Services, Inc. ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN:
Pumping Station Crew Chief
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Avenue,
Towson, MD 21204

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, including answers to supplemental questions. Employees in this classification may be assigned to a work shift that includes nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and may be called to duty in emergencies or required to work overtime as needed.

The work entails heavy physical labor including bending, stooping, lifting and carrying heavy objects, and operating vehicles, tools, and equipment. Exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as raw sewerage, confined space, adverse weather, and live electrical wires is required.

Applicants selected for an appointment must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including a criminal background check, education verification, and fingerprint check.