DWM Watershed Manager II (OLIO - Operations)
About The Position
The Watershed Manager II (Operations) oversees and manages activities of water distribution operations and maintenance staff. This is an experienced professional role that executes a wide variety of activities with limited guidance or review. The manager is responsible for managing technical, field, and administrative staff, including intermediate supervisors and crew supervisors. The position reports to the Director of Water Distribution and other directors when approval or other direction is necessary. Direction from a supervisor is general and focused on operating objectives, managerial effectiveness, and operating results; or specific and focused on an emergency or time-sensitive issue.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Operation Management or related field
- Seven (7) years of design, construction, and/or project management experience with wastewater collection systems
- Five (5) years of supervisory experience
- Wastewater Collection License
- State Issued Driver’s License
- Extensive knowledge of water distribution system infrastructure operations
- Knowledge in installation, repair, and maintenance operations and associated terminology
- Mastery of construction principles and practices related to buried water infrastructure
- Reads and interprets construction drawings
- Interprets and applies laws, regulations, and guidelines
- Reads, understands, and prepares legal documents
- Experience with Microsoft Office, project management software, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), CAD, GIS, and relational databases
- Communicates effectively verbally and in writing
- Manages multiple tasks in a changing environment
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in engineering or related field (equivalent professional experience may be considered for required degree)
- Ten (10) years or more of work experience in a large wastewater collection system
- Ten (10) years or more of management experience in a large wastewater collection system
- State Issued CDL Class A Driver’s License
Responsibilities
- Provides training, coaching, and mentoring to staff.
- Verifies the use of construction and maintenance equipment is proper and in accordance with department and industry standards.
- Manages resources by tracking work progression and other key performance metrics for various water distribution operation and maintenance crews.
- Coordinates with stakeholders, partner agencies, local governments, and emergency services.
- Participates in development and administration of program budget; forecasts funds for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; and monitors and approves expenses and recommends adjustments.
- Ensures construction, operation, and maintenance crews have the necessary resources to complete assignments.
- Establishes work methods, timetables, performance standards, etc. and makes design and field decisions.
- Communicates operational performance highlights to department management or other senior-level officials.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- The City of Atlanta (“COA”) provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process.
- The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
- We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
