Job Description
Posting expires: Open until filled
Salary range: $60,858 - $101,429
General Description and Classification Standards
The Watershed Manager II (Technical Services) 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, fi eld, and administrative staff, including intermediate supervisors and crew supervisors. 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 issue.
Supervision Received
Works independently and only reports to the supervisor, when necessary, approval or other direction is required. Direction provided is typically general and focused on operating objectives, managerial effectiveness, and operating results; or specific and focused on an emergency, or time sensitive issue.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.
• 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.
Decision Making
Establishes work methods, timetables, performance standards, etc. Makes design and field decisions. May commit Department to action.
Leadership Provided
Has managerial authority over professional, technical, field, and administrative staff including intermediate supervisors and/or team leaders. Staff may be City employees and/or consultants.
Knowledge, Skills & 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 engineering or related field (equivalent 5 years professional experience may be considered for the required degree)
• Five (5) years of design, construction, and/or project management experience with water systems
• Five (5) years of supervisory experience
Preferred Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field (equivalent 7 years professional experience with water systems may be considered for the required degree)
• Seven (7) years of supervisory experience
• Water Distribution License
• Professional Engineer (PE) License Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully.
Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
City of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.
Closing Date/Time: 2024-05-08
Job Address
Atlanta, Georgia
United States
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