Job Description

Posting expires: September 25, 2026

Salary range: $80,594 - $107,594

General Description and Classification Standards:

Integrates and manages, through subordinate supervisors, a wide variety of functions, programs and staff engaged in the operation of the Department’s water reclamation facilities and systems. Plans, organizes, directs and administers the City of Atlanta's water department’s water reclamation operations, including secondary and tertiary wastewater facilities, maintenance, and construction. Directs and coordinates operational and technical activities of water reclamation facilities. This is an experienced managerial level charged with responsibility for one or more activities within a department. Position manages a large group of employees, typically with intermediate supervisors, or a smaller group of specialized professional employees. Areas of responsibility are typically unique within the department.

Supervision Received:

Direction received is general and focuses more on long-term and short-term operating objectives, managerial effectiveness, and operating results. This level would be considered "middle" management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Provides courteous and expeditious customer service to the general public and all city department staff.
• Plans, organizes, directs and administers water reclamation operations including maintenance, construction, collection, pretreatment and disposal.
• Directs and coordinates operational and technical activities of water reclamation facilities.
• Establishes and ensures compliance with methods and procedures for the treatment and processing of sewage to conform to state and local requirements.
• Establishes policies, procedures, schedules and methods for the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant.
• Adheres to safety, cleanliness and fire prevention rules and standards.
• Controls the requisition of supplies, materials and equipment.
• Oversees gathering and evaluation of quotes internally and externally from vendors.
• Processes and pays all invoices in a timely manner.
• Ensures that equipment is maintained, repaired or acquired to effect optimal efficiency, reliability, economy and safety of operations.
• Makes critical decisions to resolve emergency conditions resulting from co-generation, sewage collections, treatment and disposal system malfunctions.
• Reviews, interprets and analyzes new and proposed legislation to determine effect of legislation on operations and programs, advises superiors of findings.
• Develops, implements and monitors long-term plans, goals and objectives designed to achieve the Department’s mission and assigned priorities.
• Ensures user compliance to industrial discharge ordinances and mandates through programs of inspection, assistance and education.
• Assures effective cost and manpower controls through a formal and continuing maintenance management program.
• Recommends personnel hiring, promotions, salary increases and disciplinary actions.
• Provides coaching for performance improvement and development of subordinate supervisors and employees.
• Assigns work to and evaluates the performance of subordinate managerial and supervisory personnel.
• Confers with, and provides expert assistance to, department management in the areas of wastewater operations and maintenance.
• Reviews engineering design plans for water reclamation plants, systems and facilities to ensure conformance with department standards and policies.
• Attends meetings of the Board of Water Commissioners and represents the department with other agencies, organizations and individuals.
• Represents management for the Water Reclamation Division in mid-management and general labor negotiations.
• Maintains a management plan that supports City and department goals.
• Plans and prepares facility operating and capital outlay budget and monitors expenditures against goals and objectives.
• Establishes work methods, timetables, performance standards, etc.
• 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.

• Knowledge of theory, principles, practices and techniques of wastewater treatment and reclamation.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of budgeting and purchasing.
• Knowledge of administrative principles and practices including work organization and planning, budgeting, supervision, training and the development of goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of contract administration procedures and methods.
• Knowledge of mid- level computer operation skills, including word processing, database programs, spreadsheets, electronic mail, and department utilized software application programs.
• Knowledge of public relations techniques.
• Knowledge of organization and functions of a public board.
• Knowledge of appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Skilled in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Skilled in operating computers and related software.
• Ability to plan, organize, administer, coordinate and direct the activities of several major sections and motivate employees.
• Ability to interpret specific rules, laws and policies and apply them in a variety of procedural situations.
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting department policies and practices within established guidelines.
• Ability to analyze and make sound recommendations on complex management and administrative issues.
• Ability to motivate employees to accomplish tasks through teamwork.
• Ability to train and develop subordinates in the principles of supervision.
• Ability to tactfully and effectively deal with officials and representatives of other jurisdictions, departments and the general public.
• Ability to represent the Department effectively in negotiations.
• Ability to work under high stress conditions.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to prepare written correspondence and reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience –

1. Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university with major course work in Business, Public Administration, Engineering, or Science.
2. Five (5) years of progressively responsible management experience in the Water Reclamation field.

Licensures and Certifications – Valid State of Georgia driver’s license.

Preferred Requirements - Seven (7) years of progressively responsible management experience in the Water Reclamation field.

Work Environment:

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

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.