The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.
GeneralJob Title:Program Manager, Critical Infrastructure ProtectionJob Code:P0314Supervises Directly:NoNew or Revised:RevisedRegular or At-Will:At-WillDate Last Revised:4/29/2026Exempt or Non-Exempt:ExemptCompensation Approval Signature: Union/ Non-Union:Non-Union
Division
Department:
Administration
OEM-Risk Resilience
Salary Schedule: Non-Union Salary RangeCost Center Code: 201009Grade:NU17Essential Position:YesReports To:Director, Emergency ManagementEEO Code:ProfessionalsWork FormatHybrid Who We Are & What We Do:
At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.
The Program Manager, Critical Infrastructure Protection, is responsible for planning, monitoring, and coordinating all DC Water critical infrastructure protection functions. The position acts as the primary interface with National Capital Region (NCR) intelligence agencies and risk awareness entities for DC Water critical infrastructure protection activities.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Operates Authority vehicles as an essential function of the position. Maintains vehicles and/or equipment in a clean and orderly manner. Reports any operating deficiencies to the appropriate Authority personnel.
Serves as a trained and qualified member of the Authority’s Incident Management Team and supports the Planning Section and or Liaison Officer duties.
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Key Working Relationships: Internally has authority-wide interface with all Departments; externally acts as key liaison to various critical infrastructure agencies and stakeholders.
The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Five (5) years of related experience in critical infrastructure protection
Experience in conducting Vulnerability Assessments and risk and resilience assessments
Minimum Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management or related field from an accredited college or university or the equivalent combination of education and experience consisting of a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate and nine (9) years of related experience in critical infrastructure protection
Required Skills:
Strong leadership, management and interpersonal skills and abilities
Verbal and written communication skills
Utilizes a personal computer and maintains a working knowledge of applicable software programs (i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, etc.)
Ability to work extended hours during a 24/7 emergency event
Ability to work varied hours throughout the day
Required Licenses & Certifications:Must possess and maintain current a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s Permit and a DC Water Vehicle Endorsement. Required Languages:English Physical Requirements:
Subject to indoor and/or outdoor environmental conditions that include exposure to extreme cold and/or hot temperatures.
Subject to noise, vibration, and to hazards from a variety of physical conditions.
Subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation, or to exposure to oils or other cutting fluids.May be required to lift and carry equipment to and from different site locations.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
Experience in conducting AWWA J100 Risk and Resilience Management of Water and Wastewater Systems Assessments or related vulnerability and risk assessments
Preferred Education Requirements:N/A Preferred Skills:NA
*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table 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 responsibilities.
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