Wastewater System Superintendent

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

• Directs the daily operations of the treatment plant, pumping stations, and sewer lines.
• Reviews treatment processes and makes adjustments to maximize efficiency.
• Ensures plant effluent meets Federal (EPA) and State Departments of Environmental Quality standards (e.g., NPDES permits).
• Prepares and submits discharge monitoring reports.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates plant operators and maintenance technicians.
• Coordinates work schedules and handles hiring or disciplinary actions.
• Works with key stakeholders and contractors to plan, review, and manage plant upgrades or infrastructure construction
• Perform other management related duties as required

Qualifications

• High School diploma; Bachelors degree preferred
• 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
• 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
• Must be licensed as Maryland (MD) Wastewater Treatment (W5) Activated Sludge with Class (WA) Advanced Wastewater Treatment
• License must be at least Class W5 Wastewater Treatment Superintendent. WA Wastewater Treatment Superintendent License is highly recommended and valued
• Must have thorough experience of the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) wastewater systems operations, maintenance, and reporting requirements
• Must submit license(s) with resume
• Must be able to fluently read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must be able to pass a government background check

Additional Information

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS

• Teamwork
• Results orientation/operational excellence
• Holding self and other accountable
• 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.