DWM Watershed Manager II (OLIO - Operations)

City Of Atlanta Careers; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Atlanta seeks a Watershed Manager II (Operations) in Atlanta, GA to oversee water distribution operations and maintenance staff. This experienced professional will manage a broad set of activities with limited guidance, balancing fieldwork, budgeting, and staff development.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in operations management, extensive experience with wastewater systems, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or related field.
• Seven (7) years of design, construction, and/or project management experience with wastewater collection systems.
• Five (5) years of supervisory experience.
• Wastewater Collection License.
• Ten (10) years or more of work experience in a large wastewater collection system.
• Ten (10) years or more of management experience in a large wastewater collection system.

Responsibilities

• Provides training, coaching, and mentoring to staff.
• Manages resources by tracking work progression and performance metrics for crews.
• Coordinates with stakeholders, partner agencies, local governments, and emergency services.
• Forecasts funds for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors expenses and recommends adjustments.
• Communicates operational performance highlights to department management.

Skills

Water distribution systems

CMMS

CAD

GIS

Project management

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Tools

CMMS

CAD

GIS

Relational databases

Project management software

Job description

DWM Watershed Manager II (OLIO - Operations)

Atlanta, GA, United States

Job Description

Posting expires: September 18, 2026

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

General Description and Classification Standards:

TheWatershed Manager II (Operations)oversees and manages activities of water distribution operationsand maintenance staff. Experienced professional that executes a wide variety of activitieswith limited guidance or review. Manages technical, field, and administrative staff, includingintermediate supervisors and crew supervisors.

Supervision Received:

Works independently or part of a team ofmanagers and reports to the Director of Water Distribution and other directors when approvalor other direction is necessary. Direction from supervisor is general and focused on operatingobjectives, managerial effectiveness, and operating results; or specificand focused on anemergency or time sensitive issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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

• Provides training, coaching, and mentoring to staff.
• Verifies the use of construction and maintenance equipment is proper and in accordancewith department and industry standards.
• Manages resources by tracking work progression and other key performance metrics forvarious water distribution operation and maintenance crews.
• Coordinates with stakeholders, partner agencies, local governments, and emergencyservices.
• Participatesin development and administration of program budget; forecasts funds forstaffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; and monitors and approves expenses andrecommends adjustments
• Ensures construction, operation, and maintenance crews have the necessary resources tocomplete assignments.
• Establisheswork methods, timetables, performance standards, etc. and makes design andfield decisions.
• Communicates operational performance highlights to department management or othersenior-level official
• 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.

Extensive knowledge of water distribution system infrastructure operations

Knowledge in installation, repair, and maintenance operations andassociated terminology

Mastery of construction principles and practices related to buried waterinfrastructure

Reads and interprets construction drawings

Interprets and applies laws, regulations, and guidelines

Reads, understands, and prepares legal documents

Experience with MicrosoftOffice, project management software,

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), CAD, GIS, andrelational databases

Communicates effectively verbally and in writing

Manages multiple tasks in a changing environment

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience -

• Bachelor’s degree in Operation Management or related field
• Seven (7) years of design, construction, and/or project management experience with wastewater collection systems
• Five (5) years of supervisory experience

Licensures and Certifications –

• Wastewater Collection License

Preferred Requirements –

Master’s degree in engineering or related field (equivalent professional experience may be considered for required degree)

Ten (10) years or more of work experience in a large wastewater collection system

Ten (10) years or more of management experience in a large wastewater collection system

Requires the physical, lifting and sensory capabilities necessary to work with documents, and computers in an office environment; and to perform routine site visits, including walking sites, opening vaults, etc.

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 34197
• Job Category Utilities
• Posting Date 09/10/2026, 10:30 PM
• Apply Before 09/18/2026, 09:00 PM
• Job Schedule Full time