FIELD INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGER

Fayette County Administration; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayette County Administration's Water System seeks a full-time leader to manage the Field Operations division's infrastructure maintenance and damage prevention. You will oversee distribution system operations, coordinate projects, and ensure performance aligns with safety and regulatory requirements.

This role involves training supervision, budget recommendations, recordkeeping for DNR requirements, and after-hours emergency response, with emphasis on vendor coordination and staff development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a relevant division.
• Driver's license valid in Georgia or ability to obtain one.
• State-certified water or wastewater distribution license as appropriate.
• Backflow Tester certification required or obtainable.
• Georgia Soil and Water Conservation certification required or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee infrastructure maintenance and damage prevention for the Water System's Field Operations distribution system.
• Oversee the training program to ensure acquisition of technical skills and safety compliance.
• Coordinate projects to improve Distribution System operations (flushing, hydraulic models, leak detection, valve exercising).
• Oversee all distribution operations and make budget recommendations.
• Maintain records and prepare reports to ensure compliance with Georgia DNR Environmental Protection Division requirements.
• Manage Boil Water Advisories, fire hydrant flushing, backflow by containment, and large water meter testing programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Valid driver’s license (GA)

Water/wastewater distribution license

Backflow Tester certification

Georgia Soil and Water Conservation certification

Job description

This is a full-time position with benefits. This position is responsible for managing the infrastructure maintenance and damage prevention operations of the Water System’s Field Operations division.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

1. Oversees the infrastructure maintenance and damage prevention efforts of the Water System’s Field Operations division distribution system operations.
2. Oversees the training program to ensure acquisition of technical skills and safety compliance of field operations.
3. Coordinates special projects to improve the quality of Distribution System operations such as automatic flushing, hydraulic models, leak detection, valve exercising, etc.
4. Oversees all distribution operations.
5. Makes budget recommendations.
6. Maintains records and prepares reports necessary to ensure compliance with State of Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division requirements.
7. Manages and oversees the system’s Boil Water Advisories, fire hydrant flushing program, backflow by containment program, large water meter testing program, etc.
8. Train, supervise and evaluate personnel; participates in the selection of new employees; approves leave requests; counsels and disciplines employees.
9. Inspects jobsites prior to, during, and upon completion of projects.
10. Meets with homeowners, developers, builders, contractors, and public officials concerning projects.
11. Performs the duties of other department personnel as needed.
12. Prepares specifications for larger contracts; coordinates with contractors providing repair or revisions.
13. Coordinates in-house waterline extension projects.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned.
15. Responds to after-hours emergencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain an appropriate state-certified license for water or wastewater treatment or distribution as appropriate.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain certification as a Backflow Tester.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a State of Georgia Soil and Water Conservation certification.