Environmental Engineer I or II

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) is the regional organization of 24 of the Washington area's major local governments and their governing officials, plus area members of the Maryland and Virginia legislatures and the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. COG provides a focus for action on issues of regional concern such as comprehensive transportation planning, air and water quality management plans, environmental monitoring, tracking economic development and population growth and their implications on the region, coordinating public safety programs, and promoting adequate childcare and housing for the region. Position Overview Under the direction of COG’s Principal Engineer, Regional Wastewater Programs, this position provides professional and technical support to the Blue Plains 2012 Intermunicipal Agreement (2012 IMA) and all associated committees and subcommittees, as well as technical and professional support for COG’s regional wastewater and water quality programs in coordination with the water resources team. Summary and Nature of Work The Blue Plains 2012 Intermunicipal Agreement (2012 IMA) is a regional agreement among the utilities and local governments that share in the wastewater treatment services provided by the Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment Plant. They include the District of Columbia, DC Water, Fairfax County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC). COG’s role is set out in the 2012 Intermunicipal Agreement, particularly through Service Agreements with the Blue Plains Leadership Committee governing Secretariat Services to the Blue Plains Parties and COG’s Regional Water Quality Management Program Support. This position also supports efforts to manage and improve water quality across the metropolitan Washington region as a member of COG’s water resources program. The focus of the broad regional wastewater management role includes assistance to local government members and affiliated wastewater and drinking water utilities with protecting, restoring, and conserving water resources. This position reports to the Principal Engineer, Regional Wastewater Programs. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of wastewater systems (treatment, pumping, conveyance and solids disposal) encompassing design, construction, operation and maintenance; and water quality technologies, methods, principles, and practices. Ability to impartially provide expert decision support, policy and technical assistance, facilitation assistance and build consensus among senior appointed officials and lead technical professionals on wastewater issues including those directly affecting the parties to the Blue Plains IMA. Knowledge of the Chesapeake Bay Program requirements, including related TMDLs, Watershed Improvement Plans, and other water quality regulatory requirements. Familiarity with geographic information systems, database, and related capabilities and functions related to wastewater and water quality planning. Experience working on project planning studies and focused research activities. Demonstrated ability as a forward-looking strategic thinker. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with elected officials, utility management, senior policy officials, and technical staff to secure cooperation of others in executing plans. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate complex policy and technical issues in an understandable manner based on the audience's knowledge and experience. Water/wastewater utility experience desirable. Education and Experience Grade 06 - $66,422 - $96,512 Entry level with some experience in water resources or related area and possession of a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Sanitary, Environmental or a related Engineering field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Grade 07 - $66,422 - $107,128 One to two years working experience in water resources or related area and possession of a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Sanitary, Environmental or a related Engineering field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Identification/Right to Work Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments is committed to compliance with federal and state laws requiring that MWCOG only hires workers who are lawfully entitled to work in the United States (U.S. or non- with valid work authorization) without discrimination. MWCOG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices.

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