JOB DESCRIPTION – CHIEF SANITARY ENGINEER

QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION

CLASS TITLE: CHIEF SANITARY ENGINEER

GRADE: PE 3

CLASSIFICATION CODE:

EFFECTIVE DATE: May 2005

DEPARTMENT: Sanitary District

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JOB SUMMARY

This position manages the operation and maintenance of Queen Anne’s County Sanitary District
to ensure compliance by the District with all applicable state and federal permits and regulations
by performing the following essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Include some or all of the following. Other functions, duties and/or responsibilities may be
assigned periodically. Under the managerial direction of the Director of the Department of
Public Works;

Provides cordial, responsive and accurate customer service;

Develops and/or approves the development of procedures related to the operation of the
District’s collection and distribution systems, and treatment plants and processes;

Confers with developers and approves development plans;

Meets with general public and discusses issues pertaining to sewer and water plans, construction
and maintenance activities and the functions of the Sanitary District;

Reviews and/or develops engineering plans and documents pertaining to construction or

operation of Sanitary District facilities and associated projects;

Supervises operation of the District’s collection and distribution systems, and wastewater and
water treatment plants;

Makes presentations to County Commissioners;

Reviews required reports and log entries;

Completes reports required by regulatory agencies;

Supervises required preventive maintenance on components of the District’s wastewater

treatment systems and equipment;

Insures that required preventive maintenance on components of the District’s wastewater

treatment systems and equipment;

Responds to emergency problems as required; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages five subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of approximately fifty employees in
the Sanitary District. Is responsible for all the overall direction, coordination, and performance
evaluation of those units.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the County’s policies and applicable
laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and
directing work; evaluating employees performance; rewarding and disciplining employees;
addressing complaints and resolving problems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Thoroughly conversant with the English language. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret
scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to
common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the
business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public
groups, and/or the Queen Anne’s County Commissioners.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and
fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as
fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to
interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal
with several abstract and concrete variables

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Skill in the operation of personal computer or analogous computer hardware and word
processing, spread sheet, data base management and computer assisted drafting computer
software, or the ability to acquire such skills within the period of probation.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Licensed as a Professional Engineer by the State of Maryland; possession of a Class C Maryland

Motor Vehicle Operator’s License issued by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, or the
ability to obtain such licenses within one year (in connection with the Professional Engineer’s
license) or thirty (30) lays (in connection with the Motor Vehicle Operator’s license) after
appointment to the position by the Queen Anne’s County Commissioners.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. Accommodations may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise
qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The
employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use
hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or
balance; and stoop, kneel crouch or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or
move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and
distant vision.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee is occasionally exposed to water and air borne pathogens, caustic chemicals and
moving mechanical equipment.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, may, at times be
characterized as loud.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Science degree in civil, sanitary or environmental engineering, or a related field,

from an accredited four-year college or university and four years of engineering experience; or
equivalent combination of education and experience.
COMMENTS

This position is designated as an ESSENTIAL POSITION and may be required to report to or

remain on duty when County Offices are closed due to inclement weather or for other reasons.

An employee in this position must confirm to all applicable County safety policies and practices.

Employee is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the County Commissioners.

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