DWM Watershed Protection - Watershed Director I

Job Expires: 10/28/24

Salary Range: $80,127.636 - $133,474.635

General Description

Manages the overall administration and management of the City's Watershed, including program implementation, fundraising/grant writing, and business operations. Areas of responsibility include planning and evaluation, policy and program development, personnel and fiscal management, and public relations. This is a high level of strategic and operations management, reporting to a top department executive or a department deputy. Position manages a primary function of the department and recommends.

Supervision Received

May work independently or part of a team of managers that meet to discuss issues related to budgets, staff, policy, and operations. Direction received is very general and focuses on strategic objectives and is typically collaborative in nature. This is a policy-making level of management and would be considered "upper middle" management.

Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience

Master's degree in Business, Management or Public Administration. (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the master’s degree on an exception basis)5 years of work experience in environmental engineering, municipal government sector, or water / wastewater plant operations with at least 3 years of experience as a manager, supervisor, team leader, etc.

Preferred Education & Experience

Master's degree in Business, Management or Public Administration. (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the master’s degree on an exception basis) and 7 years of work experience in environmental engineering, municipal government sector, or water / wastewater plant operations with at least 3 years of experience as a manager, supervisor, team leader, etc.

Licensures and Certifications

Professional Engineer License required for Site Development. Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC) Level II Certification. Must be obtained within 6 months.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job. Standard Office Environment. Must be physically able to maneuver full size sets of engineering drawings. City of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.

Closing Date/Time: 2024-10-28

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