DWM Watershed Director II (OLIO - Operations) presso City of Atlanta

Posting expires: October 7, 2025

General Description and Classification Standards:
Responsible for managing the oversight of the Office of Linear Infrastructure’s Operations Division, including Restoration, Investigators, Records Management and Dispatch Services.  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 the department’s Deputy Commissioner.  Position manages a primary function of the department and recommends operating policy and procedure subject to department executive approval.   This level would be expected to manage a varied array of professionals and management staff.  This is NOT a routine promotional level and the specific justification for classification at this level must be documented.

Supervision Received:
May work independently or part of a team of directors and 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.

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

•    Provides direct management of the day-to-day operations of the following functional areas, Divisional units of operations and Budgeting (Operations and Capital).
•    Manages the budget for the assigned operational units which includes invoicing for formal contracts, goods and services, and utilities and inter-jurisdictional expenses. Approves payroll for the distribution or collections group members.
•    Develops policies and writes operating protocols for responsible division; interfaces with the Mayor's office, City council, and other departments on policy and technical issues; Resolves technical issues and make final determination regarding the application of Federal, State, and local requirements.
•    Oversees and manages the operation of the City's Water Distribution or Sanitary Sewer Collection Systems which provides the transmission of potable water or collection of wastewater and supports the City of Atlanta customers.
•    Ensures both the short-term and long-term financial health and viability of the division of water distribution or sanitary sewer collection system; provides assurance related to the delivery of financial-related information to internal management, City Council, Bond Rating Agencies, and the department's bondholders; provides financial leadership and oversight of the department's annual financial audit.  
•    Ensures compliance with all state, federal, local & regional policies, laws and regulations pertaining to water conservation and industry best practices. 
•    Provides positive leadership, working harmoniously with others in the Department and other organizations, and ensuring that the day-to-day activities.  

•    Manages the City's water distribution or sanitary sewer collection system including producing budget, managing staff, and overseeing technical and engineering processes.  
•    Ensures the division responsible has all the necessary resources required to successfully complete job assignments to include financial, human and administrative related areas which enables the City to fulfill its mission to deliver potable water or wastewater services to our customers on consistent basis.  
•    Directs and prepares annual budget divisional submissions and detailed financial plans; duties include budget formulation and execution, approving all budget adjustments and budget transfers, developing the plan assumptions, and ensuring that the annual budget is in sync with the strategic financial plan. 
•    Provides leadership and direction to group managers and oversees project goals. Develops project strategies, implementation plans, project scope and milestones. 
•    Track work progress and provides technical reports on work completion and resources needed. Manage assigned tasks and schedule them to reduce delays and become responsive to customers’ needs.
•    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.
•    Knowledgeable of technical terminology; extensive knowledge of water or sewer infrastructure to include repair and maintenance operations, construction projects administrative or field; knowledge of engineering, water and sewage, stormwater management, procurement, hydraulics, and geotechnical processes and terminology; knowledge of legal requirements of water conservation laws & ordinances; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of water  resource management and watershed protection; knowledge of grant writing and grant administration.
•    Strong Computer and Software (Microsoft) Skills; very strong administrative and managerial skills; inter-personal and team working skills; skilled in communicating verbally and in written form.
•    Ability to develop relationships and partnerships; ability to write clear and concise technical documents; ability to read, understand, and prepare legal documents; ability to operate city vehicles: sedan and pickup truck; ability to effectively negotiate resolutions of conflicts among citizens, neighbors, elected official, and staff, as well as efficiently manage a government office open to the public; ability to interact effectively with various personality styles and with upper departmental management or elected officials; ability to read and interpret construction drawings; ability to interpret laws, regulations and guidelines; ability to utilize Microsoft suites and project management programs.  *

Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience –
1.    Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Management, Public Administration, or related field. 
2.    Ten (10) years of related experience including supervisory/management role in maintenance, repair, and/or construction experience associated with large scale urban water distribution systems.
3.    Seven (7) years of progressively responsible related work experience to include experience in the municipal water and wastewater government sector, with at least three (3) years of management experience for a comparably sized organization or as a senior manager for a smaller organization.  

Licensures and Certifications –
•    Water Distribution or Wastewater Collection License required
•    P.E. License (Preferred)

Preferred Requirements – 
•    Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Management, Organizational Leadership or Public Administration. (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the master’s degree on an exception basis)
•    10 years of progressively responsible related work experience to include experience in the municipal water and wastewater government sector, with at least 5 years of senior management experience for a comparably sized organization or as a director for a smaller organization.    

Work Environment:

Lifting Requirements:
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work Schedule:
This position follows the City’s hybrid work schedule policy as assigned by the Department of Human Resources Commissioner and requires in-person work at City worksites/facilities at least four (4) days per week, with the option to work remotely one (1) day per week, based on eligibility, departmental needs, and supervisor approval. The hybrid work schedule is subject to change at any time to five (5) days in-person work.

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.