Western Virginia Water Authority
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JOB position: SOURCE WATER SCIENTIST
Division: Administration
Status: Exempt
Grade: 111
Job Code: 277
Reports to: Chief Strategy Officer
Date: 07-24-26
Revised Date: 07-24-26
Last Reviewed Date: 07-24-26
SUMMARY OF JOB
Responsible for planning, managing and administering the Asset
Management Program, that covers computer aided design (CAD),
geographical information systems (GIS), computerized maintenance
management systems (CMMSs), for water distribution and wastewater
collection systems modelling, and master planning. Ensures an effective
asset management program considering continuous improvement in asset
data collection and monitoring asset condition, system capacity, and
operating efficiency. Conducts project prioritization considering water
demands and wastewater flow projections, water quality and other levels of
service and risk factors. Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental
engineering or related field plus five (5) or more year’s related experience in
master planning/modelling/asset management or equivalent combination of
education and experience. Possession of a valid professional engineer license
from the State of Virginia is preferred.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned or scheduled.
* Recommend multi-year water distribution and wastewater collection
capital improvement plan (CIP) and lead annual updates to ensure
established efficiencies and levels of service for the Water Authority
are maintained, considering budget constraints.
* Leads and directs engineering support staff and engineering
consultants in the preparation of asset management, system
optimization and hydraulic modeling studies, master plans and reports.
* Provide asset management expertise to the Directors and Management
staff for the purpose of business process improvements across the
enterprise. This includes communicating distribution, collection and
treatment plant impacts related to new development requests.
* Manage (GIS), hydraulic modeling, and (CMMSs) and coordinate
installation, configuration, security administration and annual upgrades
for these and other related asset management systems.
* Develop, implement and manage flow monitoring and condition
assessment programs. Analyze related data, trends, and operational
outcomes. Investigate root causes and prepare recommendations to
mitigate impacts and improve system and enterprise performance.
* Prepare technical reports, standard operating procedures, and answers
questions related to areas of responsibilities, and provide
presentations and training support to internal and external
stakeholders.
* Prepare water hydraulic/quality reports for new developments as
needed in accordance with VDH and DEQ requirements and guidelines.
* Schedule and oversee calibration of the water and sewer hydraulic
models, as required, due to system changes and available data to
ensure sufficient accuracy and precision for intended uses.
* Read and interpret plans and specifications and ensure timely addition
of all approved water and sewer utility plans and record drawings to
the enterprise asset registry and geospatial system of record.
* Develop and update business processes schematics that reflect
programmatic processes, data storage details, and typical data
analysis, and explore opportunities for best practices.
* Work with staff to achieve compliance with financial and asset
management requirements.
* Assist in the formulation and administration of departmental policies,
plans and programs.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages/supervises assigned employees in accordance with the
organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include
interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and
directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and addressing
complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative
of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
* Ability to direct and supervise personnel.
* Ability to develop, review and recommend processes and
procedures for assigned area, identifying and discussing impact on
assigned area, the division and the entire organization.
* Ability to think logically and analyze data.
* Ability to effectively present information to management, public
groups, and/or employees as necessary
* Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from employees and
customers orally or in writing as necessary.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
co-workers, employees, other Water Authority departments and the
general public.
* Ability to represent assigned area in meetings attended.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision and negotiate and resolve
conflict.
* Ability to analyze and solve difficult technical and administrative
problems.
* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw
valid conclusions.
* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules,
operating and maintenance instructions, maps and procedure
manuals.
* Ability to apply experience and understanding to carry out
instructions furnished in writing, oral or diagram form.
* Ability to write reports, correspondences and procedure manuals in
a clear concise manner.
* Ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-
technical audiences.
* Ability to work alone or in a team environment.
* Must possess and maintain a good work ethic concerning
attendance, punctuality, positive attitude, meeting deadlines, being
a team player and encouraging teamwork among employees.
* Ability to analyze an extensive variety of technical data and
information and apply mathematical concepts for trend analysis and
forecasting.
* Knowledge of utility or industrial asset management best practices
and principles.
* Knowledge of good data management practices, data
transformation, and data review.
* Knowledge of hydraulic modeling software applications, theories,
and data requirements.
* Knowledge of geographic information systems, operational use, and
principles.
* Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems
configuration, operational use, and principles.
* Understands and fully supports the Authority’s vison, mission and
strategic goals.
* Anticipates long-term impact when making decision.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in
civil or environmental engineering or related field plus five (5) or more years
related experience in master planning/modeling/asset management or
equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATE, LICENSE, REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
* Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license or have the ability to
obtain one within 60 days of employment date. No more than six
(6) demerit points on driving record if required to drive Water
Authority vehicles.
* Possession of a valid professional engineer license from the State of
Virginia preferred.
* Possession of a professional certification pertaining to
water/wastewater utility asset management is preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB
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 may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to walk, stand, and sit; use hands to finger, handle or
feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, climb, balance,
crawl or reach overhead.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust
focus. If corrective lenses are noted on driver’s license, the lenses
must be worn when operating Authority vehicles.
* Repetitive movement using keyboard and/or office equipment is
involved.
* Employee must be able to sit for an extended amount of time at a
desk or workstation.
* Employee must regularly lift, carry and/or move up to 25 pounds
and occasionally 50 pounds. Assistance is required on weight
amounts above those listed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT ENCOUNTERED IN THIS JOB
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* The noise level in the work environment is usually low.
* Employee is subject to normal work conditions as required in an
office setting.
* Employee may occasionally be subject to exposure to moderate or
high noise level, extreme outside weather conditions, uneven,
steep, slippery terrain conditions, dusty conditions and wet and/or
humid conditions.
GENERAL STATEMENT AND SELECTION GUIDELINES
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work assigned
to in this job position. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of
all job duties or tasks performed by personnel so classified.
The following will identify the selection guidelines for job placement:
* WVWA Application
* Rating of education, experience, training and qualifications
* Reference checks
* Interview with WVWA management team
* Applicant must pass a pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol
test
* A criminal background check and social security number verification
will be performed. The results must match information provided by
the applicant on the WVWA application
* Job related test might be required and would be administered to all
applicants applying for the position
Division: Administration
Status: Exempt
Grade: 111
Job Code: 277
Reports to: Chief Strategy Officer
Date: 07-24-26
Revised Date: 07-24-26
Last Reviewed Date: 07-24-26
SUMMARY OF JOB
Responsible for planning, managing and administering the Asset
Management Program, that covers computer aided design (CAD),
geographical information systems (GIS), computerized maintenance
management systems (CMMSs), for water distribution and wastewater
collection systems modelling, and master planning. Ensures an effective
asset management program considering continuous improvement in asset
data collection and monitoring asset condition, system capacity, and
operating efficiency. Conducts project prioritization considering water
demands and wastewater flow projections, water quality and other levels of
service and risk factors. Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental
engineering or related field plus five (5) or more year’s related experience in
master planning/modelling/asset management or equivalent combination of
education and experience. Possession of a valid professional engineer license
from the State of Virginia is preferred.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned or scheduled.
* Recommend multi-year water distribution and wastewater collection
capital improvement plan (CIP) and lead annual updates to ensure
established efficiencies and levels of service for the Water Authority
are maintained, considering budget constraints.
* Leads and directs engineering support staff and engineering
consultants in the preparation of asset management, system
optimization and hydraulic modeling studies, master plans and reports.
* Provide asset management expertise to the Directors and Management
staff for the purpose of business process improvements across the
enterprise. This includes communicating distribution, collection and
treatment plant impacts related to new development requests.
* Manage (GIS), hydraulic modeling, and (CMMSs) and coordinate
installation, configuration, security administration and annual upgrades
for these and other related asset management systems.
* Develop, implement and manage flow monitoring and condition
assessment programs. Analyze related data, trends, and operational
outcomes. Investigate root causes and prepare recommendations to
mitigate impacts and improve system and enterprise performance.
* Prepare technical reports, standard operating procedures, and answers
questions related to areas of responsibilities, and provide
presentations and training support to internal and external
stakeholders.
* Prepare water hydraulic/quality reports for new developments as
needed in accordance with VDH and DEQ requirements and guidelines.
* Schedule and oversee calibration of the water and sewer hydraulic
models, as required, due to system changes and available data to
ensure sufficient accuracy and precision for intended uses.
* Read and interpret plans and specifications and ensure timely addition
of all approved water and sewer utility plans and record drawings to
the enterprise asset registry and geospatial system of record.
* Develop and update business processes schematics that reflect
programmatic processes, data storage details, and typical data
analysis, and explore opportunities for best practices.
* Work with staff to achieve compliance with financial and asset
management requirements.
* Assist in the formulation and administration of departmental policies,
plans and programs.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages/supervises assigned employees in accordance with the
organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include
interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and
directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and addressing
complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative
of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
* Ability to direct and supervise personnel.
* Ability to develop, review and recommend processes and
procedures for assigned area, identifying and discussing impact on
assigned area, the division and the entire organization.
* Ability to think logically and analyze data.
* Ability to effectively present information to management, public
groups, and/or employees as necessary
* Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from employees and
customers orally or in writing as necessary.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
co-workers, employees, other Water Authority departments and the
general public.
* Ability to represent assigned area in meetings attended.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision and negotiate and resolve
conflict.
* Ability to analyze and solve difficult technical and administrative
problems.
* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw
valid conclusions.
* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules,
operating and maintenance instructions, maps and procedure
manuals.
* Ability to apply experience and understanding to carry out
instructions furnished in writing, oral or diagram form.
* Ability to write reports, correspondences and procedure manuals in
a clear concise manner.
* Ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-
technical audiences.
* Ability to work alone or in a team environment.
* Must possess and maintain a good work ethic concerning
attendance, punctuality, positive attitude, meeting deadlines, being
a team player and encouraging teamwork among employees.
* Ability to analyze an extensive variety of technical data and
information and apply mathematical concepts for trend analysis and
forecasting.
* Knowledge of utility or industrial asset management best practices
and principles.
* Knowledge of good data management practices, data
transformation, and data review.
* Knowledge of hydraulic modeling software applications, theories,
and data requirements.
* Knowledge of geographic information systems, operational use, and
principles.
* Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems
configuration, operational use, and principles.
* Understands and fully supports the Authority’s vison, mission and
strategic goals.
* Anticipates long-term impact when making decision.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in
civil or environmental engineering or related field plus five (5) or more years
related experience in master planning/modeling/asset management or
equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATE, LICENSE, REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
* Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license or have the ability to
obtain one within 60 days of employment date. No more than six
(6) demerit points on driving record if required to drive Water
Authority vehicles.
* Possession of a valid professional engineer license from the State of
Virginia preferred.
* Possession of a professional certification pertaining to
water/wastewater utility asset management is preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB
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 may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to walk, stand, and sit; use hands to finger, handle or
feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, climb, balance,
crawl or reach overhead.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust
focus. If corrective lenses are noted on driver’s license, the lenses
must be worn when operating Authority vehicles.
* Repetitive movement using keyboard and/or office equipment is
involved.
* Employee must be able to sit for an extended amount of time at a
desk or workstation.
* Employee must regularly lift, carry and/or move up to 25 pounds
and occasionally 50 pounds. Assistance is required on weight
amounts above those listed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT ENCOUNTERED IN THIS JOB
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* The noise level in the work environment is usually low.
* Employee is subject to normal work conditions as required in an
office setting.
* Employee may occasionally be subject to exposure to moderate or
high noise level, extreme outside weather conditions, uneven,
steep, slippery terrain conditions, dusty conditions and wet and/or
humid conditions.
GENERAL STATEMENT AND SELECTION GUIDELINES
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work assigned
to in this job position. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of
all job duties or tasks performed by personnel so classified.
The following will identify the selection guidelines for job placement:
* WVWA Application
* Rating of education, experience, training and qualifications
* Reference checks
* Interview with WVWA management team
* Applicant must pass a pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol
test
* A criminal background check and social security number verification
will be performed. The results must match information provided by
the applicant on the WVWA application
* Job related test might be required and would be administered to all
applicants applying for the position
Roanoke, VA
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