Posting Expires: 9/11/24 Salary range: $21.89-$36.52 General Summary This position provides direct technical supervision and support to a Pollution Control Monitor, Senior & Pollution Control Monitor and other assigned staff in the installation, maintenance & repair of monitoring equipment as directed that is used for: Monitoring the sewer collection system, billing surrounding municipalities that utilize City of Atlanta wastewater services, rainfall monitoring, storm water runoff monitoring, surface water monitoring activities and capacity certification to ensure compliance with City, State, and Federal Water Pollution Control Regulations, the First Amended Consent Decree & Contractual wholesale wastewater obligations.
This position is charged with monitoring equipment installations, maintenance, and repairs, troubleshooting flow monitoring issues, creating reports from acquired data, staying abreast of emerging technology, development, and deployment for the Department of Watershed Management within the Flow Monitoring Division. Areas of responsibility are typically unique within the department.
Supervision Received Works under general supervision. May work independently or with other skilled
or semi-skilled workers with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks.
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 direction, assigns, plans, organizes, supervises, and evaluates the work performance of staff
- Functions as a subject matter expert on remote monitoring technology, environmental processes and equipment, specifications & other municipal applications for evaluating and recommending solutions to problems or verifying consultant recommendations.
- Serves as technical lead & subject matter expert in Modeling projects; Coordinates and conducts source water monitoring and modeling activities in conjunction with relevant agencies.
- Prioritizes the workload, repair of equipment, and supplies to ensure tasks can be completed efficiently.
- Gives direction and ensures completion of timely and accurate reports & summaries tied to data
- Monitors and protects the water ways of the State, by inspection of creeks and storm water drainage systems within the City of Atlanta.
- Attends meetings with other departments, modeling staff, IJ partners, then gathers and disperses information from these meetings.
- Instructs & supervises troubleshooting activities for remote camera installations, field investigations and general site visit
- Creates and continuously improves SOP ‘s and provides management support of division procedures.
- Participates in the selection and hiring of staff; coordinate staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures.
- Performs QA/QC checks in designated areas and sites to ensure completion of inspections and accurate data collection
- Ensures staff tracks, documents, and closes out error reports, scheduled calibrations, weekly reports, monthly and annual reports.
- Evaluates safety issues related to work and equipment repair to ensure that all safety procedures are followed.
- Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies; Requests quotes for equipment and supplies and submits purchasing paperwork for approval.
- Completes performance evaluations for employees under supervision (committals, mid-cycle, and annual).
- Reviews and submits forms for payroll, personnel, training, policies.
Decision Making Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. May
allocate resources and make decisions for time management within organization
guidelines.
Leadership Provided Provides guidance and training as required to staff on safety, equipment, and
employee development.
Required, 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.
- knowledge of software and databases (i.e., Flowlink, Oracle)
- Extensive knowledge of hydraulic flow measurement and equipment (i.e., selection, installation, and maintenance)
- knowledge of low voltage systems and installation standards
- Advanced knowledge of safety hazards associated with utility field operations, including safety training of staff, and control measures (i.e., elimination, engineering, administrative, and personal protective equipment)
- Working knowledge of Inter-jurisdictional flow and billing contractual agreements.
- Skills in problem solving
- Ability to adapt to changes in the field; ability to speak clearly and concisely in public and among staff members; ability to create business forms and letters and compose reports; ability to operate field equipment; ability to withstand extreme temperature and environment changes and physically demanding conditions; ability to work in sewer manholes and confined spaces; ability to understand scientific terms; ability to make independent judgment in absence of supervision; ability to technically communicate issues
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements - Associates degree in science or Engineering
- 2 years of experience in flow monitoring, remote monitoring equipment, wastewater inspections, wastewater monitoring, and/or compliance activities.
- OR possess an equivalent combination of training and experience
Preferred Education & Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or one of the Earth Sciences and 5 years of experience in flow monitoring, site inspections, wastewater systems, and/or compliance activities
Experience in electronic process control
Skilled in information technology and database management
Licensures and Certifications - Valid State of Georgia Driver's License required and must remain valid while in
this classification
- Preferred: Unrestricted low voltage license, wastewater treatment operator license, or collection system 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.
Job duties may require traveling on foot through areas with no developed access and steep slopes, lifting/bending/kneeling, using hammers / hand tools and drills, and confined space entry into sewer manholes.
Closing Date/Time: 2024-09-12
