DWM Watershed Manager II (OLIO - Operations)

DWM Watershed Manager II (OLIO - Operations) Atlanta, GA, United States Job Description Posting expires: March 31, 2026 Salary range: $80,594 - $107,594 General Description and Classification Standards: The Watershed Manager II (Operations) oversees and manages activities of water distribution operations and maintenance staff. Experienced professional that executes a wide variety of activities with limited guidance or review. Manages technical, field, and administrative staff, including intermediate supervisors and crew supervisors. Supervision Received: Works independently or part of a team of managers and reports to the Director of Water Distribution and other directors when approval or other direction is necessary. Direction from supervisor is general and focused on operating objectives, managerial effectiveness, and operating results; or specific and focused on an emergency or time sensitive issues. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. 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 official May perform other duties as assigned. The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization. Knowledge Skills and Abilities: This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list. 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 Minimum Qualifications: Education and Experience - 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 Licensures and Certifications – Wastewater Collection License State Issued Driver’s License Preferred Requirements – 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 Work Environment: Requires the physical, lifting and sensory capabilities necessary to work with documents, and computers in an office environment; and to perform routine site visits, including walking sites, opening vaults, etc. Lifting Requirements: Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department. 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, ender 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. Job Info Job Identification 33718 Job Category Utilities Posting Date 03/25/2026, 03:26 AM Apply Before 04/01/2026, 05:00 AM Job Schedule Full time Locations 72 Marietta St, Atlanta, GA, 30303, US

Salary : $80,594 - $107,594