Watershed Manager II (OLIO - Technical Services)

City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 88,300 - 132,500

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A municipal water management department is seeking an experienced Watershed Manager II to oversee the water distribution system projects. This professional will manage engineering staff, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide technical guidance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, a P.E. license, and a strong background in project management. Salary range is $88,300 to $132,500 with a full-time commitment.

Qualifications

Five to seven years of experience in design, construction, and/or project management for water systems.
At least one year of supervisory experience.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.

Responsibilities

Oversees daily operations of engineering staff and City crews.
Manages programs and projects to meet scope, schedule, and budget.
Provides technical assistance during emergencies.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Communication

Technical guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

CAD

GIS

Job description

Watershed Manager II (OLIO - Technical Services)

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General Description and Classification Standard

sOversees and completes professional, technical and operational projects and assignments associated with the City of Atlanta's Water Distribution System; including program and project management, engineering design, distribution system investigation, plan review, permitting support, as-built documentation, records management, flow testing; valve operation and repair; and meter testing and repair. Supports the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) by developing information that supports decision-making across the enterprise; including Distribution, Engineering, Planning, Asset Management, Capital Improvement Project Development, Environmental Compliance, Billing, and Emergency Operations

.This is an experienced, professional level position responsible for carrying out a wide variety of activities, with limited guidance or review. The position manages professional, technical, field, and administrative staff, including intermediate supervisors and/or team leaders. Staff may be City employees and/or consultants

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Supervision Receiv

edWorks independently and only reports to the supervisor when necessary approval or other direction is required. Direction provided is typically general and focused on operating objectives, managerial effectiveness and operating results; or specific and focused on an emergency, or time sensitive issu

es These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assign

ed.• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Office of Linear Operations' (OLIOs') engineering staff and select City crews; including engineering design, permitting support, as built documentation, records management, flow testing; valve operation and repair; and meter testing and repa

ir.• Manages, supervises and directs staff; including training, coaching and mentori

ng.• Serves as and oversees Program Managers, Project Managers, Construction Managers, Project Engineers and/or Design Engineers for water distribution system projec

ts.• Manages programs and projects to meet scope, schedule and budget objectiv

es.• Oversees the development and implementation of design and construction projects, including the preparation and review of scope, drawings, specifications, bid documents, task orders, work orders, cost estimates, and contract change documen

ts.• Oversees field investigations and construction inspections, resolves contract issues, and approves payment reques

ts.• Addresses engineering issues including main breaks, water supply, pressure, leakage, water loss, e

tc.• Provides technical assistance during emergencies, including prompt issuance of drawings and specificatio

ns.• Provides technical guidance with respect to engineering analysis and design, operational viability, and constructabili

ty.• Oversees the design, collection, and analysis of data for programs and projects including the development of budgets and repor

ts.• Develops guidelines for design, construction, inspection, program development and record retention; including the evaluation of methods, materials, technologies, data collection and data analys

is.• Provides general technical guidance to support DWM's operations, including Distribution, Leak Management, Asset Management, Water Distribution System Planning, Capital Improvement Project Development, Environmental Compliance, Bil1ing, and Emergency Operations. Responsible for responding to requests from citizens, council members, City employees, departments, organizations, etc., including providing support for community outreach effor

ts.
Decision Ma

kingEstablishes work methods, timetables, performance standards, etc. Makes design and field decisions. May commit Department to act

ion.Leadership Prov

idedHas managerial authority over professional, technical, field, and administrative staff including intermediate supervisors and/or team leaders. Staff maybe City employees and/or consulta

nts.
Knowledge, Skills & Abili

ties 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 civil engineering, engineering design, and typical engineering practices; including a working knowledge of construction issues, techniques, and terminology; the ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations and guidelines; and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a changing environ

ment.• Ability to manage engineering programs and projects; including the ability to oversee and direct the design of engineering solutions, and the preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, and bid documents; and the ability to implement the efficient collection and analysis of

data.• Ability to manage employees and direct the work of others, including the ability to interact effectively with various personality styles; the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with upper management, professional colleagues, employees, the public, and staff from other departments, divisions, and organizat

ions.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office. Experience with project management software, CAD, GIS, and relational databases is highly desi

tions -Education and Exp

erience• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or in a relate

d field• Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in design, construction, and/or project management related to water systems, and at least one (1) year of supervisory expe

rience.Preferred Education & Exp

erience• Eight plus years of experience in design, construction, and/or project management related to water systems, and more than two (2) years of supervisory expe

rience.Licensures and Certifi

cationsProfessional Engineer (P.E.) license re

quired.Water Distribution Operator's license is pr

eferred
Essential Capabilities and Work Envi

ronment This is a partial listing of necessary physical, lifting and sensory capabilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhausti

ve list.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. Driver's license r

equired.

Posting expires: August 25, 2025

General Description and Classification Standard

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