DWM Watershed Plant Operator Supervisor (Chattahoochee)

City of Atlanta, GA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta seeks a DWM Watershed Plant Operator Supervisor (Chattahoochee) to lead a team in operating the water treatment plant and ensuring a continuous, safe supply of potable water in compliance with federal/state regulations. Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating maintenance, analyzing water quality, managing records and reports, and optimizing plant processes.

Requires a HS diploma/GED, 5 years in a water plant, and Georgia Class I Drinking Water Operator

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5 years of work experience in a water plant or related area.
• Georgia Class I Drinking Water Operator license or eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and assign work to operators.
• Maintain records, reports, and logs for regulatory compliance.
• Operate and control pumps, valves, and treatment processes to ensure safe water.

Skills

Leadership

Water treatment

Laboratory testing

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

DWM Watershed Plant Operator Supervisor (Chattahoochee)

Atlanta, GA, United States

Job Description

Posting expires: October 6, 2026

Salary range: $58,977 - $78,735

General Description and Classification Standards

Performs supervisory assignments associated with operating the water treatment plant and to ensure acontinuous, adequate supply of potable drinking water meeting federal/state regulations for the citizens of Atlanta.Supervises; water analysis and treatment; mixing chemicals; laboratory testing; operating various pumps andvalves; repairing and maintaining machinery and equipment; maintaining records, instructing and discipliningassigned staff. This is a team lead or "foreman" level position with a formally designated team of skilledemployees, either in one or multiple skilled specialties.Lead assignments made on a job-by-job basis would bemore appropriately at the Senior level.

Supervision Received

Direction received is very general and focuses on end results and is typically collaborative in nature. Makesdecisions on technical issues, diagnoses, or procedures in collaboration with supervisors or managers.

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.

• Generates work orders in maintenance management system; orders chemicals and supplies. Coordinates withcontractors on plant upgrades and equipment repairs and installations. Responsible for maintaining the facility in acondition that meets state and federal permit requirements.
• Supervises and evaluates assigned staff; develops goals and expectations for operators, handles all employeeconcerns, directs work assignments, counsels and disciplines employees when necessary, and completesemployee performance appraisals.
• Reviews the work of Operators for accuracy/completion and to ensure compliance with local, state and federalregulations. Communicates with employees to ensure proper plant operation of the Standard OperatingProcedures. Prepares and maintaining reports, logs, and records on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Controls treatment plant processes, chemical dosages, and equipment used to purify, treat and clarify water forhuman consumption and for industrial and commercial use.
• Operates and controls various pumps and valves to regulate the flow of water through the treatment plant anddistribution system.
• Assists in performing a variety of laboratory tests to determine the chemical composition of water and to ensurecompliance with federal and state regulations for turbidity, chlorine, fluoride, pH, iron and manganese; makesadjustments to chemical dosages as necessary.
• Records plant operation data from observations, instrumentation and laboratory tests; records test results forreporting to state agency as appropriate.
• Receives and/or prepares letters, reports, correspondence, forms and other documentation; reviews, processes,and/or forwards as appropriate; maintains files and logs; performs other clerical duties.

Decision Making

Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. Applies organizational policies.

Leadership Provided

Has formal supervisory authority over work group (typically at least 4-5 employees) to include discipline,performance management, scheduling, training, etc.

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 the operation, methods and procedures of a watertreatment plant; knowledge of the machinery used for watertreatment and pumping stations; knowledge of mechanical equipment; knowledgeof basic machinery preventive maintenance and repair; knowledge of State and Federal rules governing waterdischarges and worker’s safety; knowledge of laboratory procedures and terminology; knowledge ofChemistry terminology; knowledge of microorganisms; knowledge ofBack Flow Prevention.
• Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing; skill in solving complex problems independently; skill inoperating incinerators, composite samplers, and various lab test equipment; skill in operating a computer andcomputer software; skill in performing analysis of laboratory data; Skill in basic math and chemistry, in oral andwritten communication, and in supervision; skill in water plant operation and in the use of maintenance equipmentand water analysis equipment; skill in utilizing various software programs relevant to the position; skill inorganizational, management, human resources techniques.
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in managing subordinates including the handling of emergencysituations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards,and resolving problems; ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and relatedinformation; ability to handle required mathematical calculations; ability to treat water in a safe, effective manner;ability to work outdoors in any kind of weather; ability to read and understand design drawings and plans; ability tooperate a vehicle; ability to diagnose and correct equipment malfunctions.

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• 5 years ofwork experience in a Water Plant or a related area.

Preferred Qualifications - Education and Experience

• 3 years work experience as a Class I Drinking Water Operator.

Licensures and Certifications

• Applicants must have a valid State of Georgia Class I Drinking WaterOperator License or eligibility to transfer registration from another state to Georgia.
• A valid Georgia driver's license is required at the time of appointment.Certificate and license must remain valid during tenure in this classification.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 34273
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 09/30/2026, 12:33 AM
• Apply Before 10/06/2026, 09:00 PM
• Job Schedule Full time