Water Reclamation Center Manager
Company: City of Atlanta
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: October 11, 2024
Job Description:
Posted until filled Salary commensurate with experience 2
openings: RM Clayton and South River Wastewater Treatment Plants At
the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving
our community. -Our police officers, firefighters and building
inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our
City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City's
infrastructure. -Our City planners help envision and shape future
City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our
quality of life. -Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean,
the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating
and our buildings maintained. -Along with the host of Finance,
Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is
vital, we are the City of Atlanta! - If you are seeking a
meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and
growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities
we have to offer. 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 and maintenance and
construction; to be responsible for directing and coordinating
operational and technical activities of water reclamation
facilities; perform related work as required. - -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 &
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 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, pre-treatment and disposal.
-
- 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. -
- Adhere to safety, cleanliness and fire prevention rules and
standards; Controls the requisition of supplies, materials and
equipment; 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,
advise 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 evaluate the performance of subordinate managerial and
supervisory personnel. -
- Confers with and provide 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
represent 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; Prepares facility operating and capital outlay budget and
monitor expenditures against goals and objectives. - Decision
Making - Establishes work methods, timetables, performance
standards, etc. -May interpret organizational policies and
recommend exceptions. May make purchasing or resource allocation
decisions within organization guidelines. - -Leadership Provided -
Has managerial authority over a group of professional employees
and/or a group of professional, technical, or administrative
employees with multiple intermediate supervisors and/or team
leaders. - -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 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 computer 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
Qualifications - Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience
-
- Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with
major course work in business or public administration,
engineering, or science. -
- 5 years' of progressively responsible management experience in
the Water Reclamation field. - Preferred Education & Experience -
- Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with
major course work in business or public administration,
engineering, or science -
- 7 years' of progressively responsible management experience in
the Water Reclamation field. - Licensure and Certifications - Valid
State of Georgia Drivers License required. - -Essential
Capabilities and Work Environment Required physical, lifting, and
sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job
successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with
job.
Keywords: City of Atlanta, Warner Robins , Water Reclamation Center Manager, Executive , Atlanta, Georgia
Didn't find what you're looking for? Search again!
Loading more jobs...