DWM Pollution Control Maintenance Manager (South River)

City Of Atlanta Careers; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Atlanta seeks a DWM Pollution Control Maintenance Manager (South River) to supervise the operation and maintenance of the water pollution control facility in Atlanta, GA. This senior role directs maintenance of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment and leads complex projects.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED; 7 years’ experience in sewage treatment equipment repair and maintenance, including 3 years in a supervisory role; and a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (minimum).
• 7 years' progressively responsible experience in sewage treatment equipment repair and maintenance, including 3 years' supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Construction, or any science-related field preferred; substitute allowed for leadership/management experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs, coordinates, and supervises the maintenance of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment at the water reclamation center.
• Assists in establishing goals, policies, schedules, and methods for operations and maintenance.
• Plans and directs facilities for efficient plant processing and improves maintenance efficiency.
• Reviews maintenance reports and directs activities to ensure compliance.
• Provides technical assistance to engineers and reviews plans and specs for wastewater projects.
• Makes critical decisions to resolve emergency conditions and directs staff accordingly.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred) Environmental Engineering / Construction / science-related field

Job description

DWM Pollution Control Maintenance Manager (South River)

Atlanta, GA, United States

Job Description

Posting expires: September 11, 2026

Salary range: $68,156 - $89,691

General Description and Classification Standards

Performs administrative and supervisory duties related to the operation and maintenance of the water pollutioncontrol facility. Directs, coordinates, and supervises the maintenance of mechanical, electrical and electronicequipment which includes coordinating repairs and installation of equipment at the water reclamation center. Thisis a highly experienced professional who routinely exercises project leadership over complex projects, trains otherprofessionals, or serves as a specialized subject matter expert in one or more specific areas. This level would beexpected to have noticeably greater leadership or technical responsibilities than the Senior level. This is NOT aroutine promotional level and the specific justification for classification at this level must be documented.

Supervision Received

Direction received is very general and focuses on end results and is typically collaborative in nature. Positionplans own work and project schedules and sequences.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construedas exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Directs, coordinates, and supervises the maintenance of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment whichincludes coordinating repairs and installation of equipment at the water reclamation center.
• Assists in the establishment and implementation of goals, policies, procedures, schedules, and methods foroperations and maintenance of the facilities.
• Assists with the planning, organizing and directing of the facilities for efficient plant processing.
• Reviews maintenance reports and directs maintenance activities to ensurecompliance and improve efficiency.
• Plans and recommends improvement of plant facilities through equipment acquisition; prepares or providesguidance in development of specifications.
• Prepares and reviews the requisition of supplies, materials and equipment required to maintain an efficientoperation
• Provides technical assistance to consulting engineers; reviews plans and specifications for wastewater treatmentand disposal construction projects.
• Makes critical decisions to resolve emergency conditions resulting from wastewater treatment and disposalsystem malfunctions, and provides direction to plant staff accordingly.

Decision Making

May make purchasing or resource allocation decisions within organization guidelines. May interpret organizationalpolicies and recommend exceptions.

Leadership Provided

Has managerial authority over a group of professional employees and/or a group of professional, technical, oradministrative employees with multiple intermediate supervisors and/or team leaders.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required toperform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.

Knowledge of theory and practice of modern sewage treatment and of machines, equipment, and material used insuch treatment; knowledge of chemical and physical processes involved in advanced methods of sewagetreatment; knowledge of laboratory analyses and tests applicable to sewage treatment processes; knowledge ofoccupational hazards and safety precautions necessary to safely perform work; knowledge of applicable federal,state and regional laws and regulations; knowledge of principles of organization, administration, budget andpersonnel management.

Skill in providing effective leadership and guidance to lower level staff; skill in operating basic hand and powertools; skill in operating a motor vehicle.

Ability to plan, organize, layout, assign and schedule a varied and complex technical and maintenance program;ability to supervise collection of computerized maintenance records and reports; ability to communicate clearly andconcisely, orally and in writing; ability to effectively supervise, train and evaluate subordinates; ability to participatein the selection of new plant personnel; ability to use a personal computer; ability to read, comprehend andcommunicate complex technical documents and information; ability to establish and maintain effective workingrelationships.

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

7 years' of progressively responsible experience in sewage treatment equipment repair and maintenance, including 3 years' supervisoryexperience.

Preferred Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline such as Environmental Engineering, Construction, or any Sciencerelated field (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on anexception basis including 5 years' of leadership or prior management experience.

Licensures and Certifications

A valid Georgia driver's license is required at the time of appointment. Certificate and license must remain valid during tenure in this classification. A Georgia Class III Wastewater license is desirable.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

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

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

Lifting Requirements:

Medium work:Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 34173
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 09/04/2026, 05:53 PM
• Apply Before 09/11/2026, 09:00 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 2640 Jonesboro Rd SE, Atlanta, GA, 30315, US