City of Atlanta
DWM Pollution Control Manager (RM Clayton)
City of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Posting expires: November 13, 2025
General Description Assists with managing some of the Water Reclamation Centers to ensure they are in compliance with state and local regulations and laws, and to ensure citizens are satisfied, the watershed is protected, and the environment is improved. Assigns, coordinates, and supervises departmental personnel activities for the operations of the Water Reclamation Center, Water Quality Control Facilities, Combined Sewer Overflow Systems, and the City's Pumping Stations. This is a highly experienced professional who routinely exercises project leadership over complex projects, trains other professionals, or serves as a specialized subject matter expert in one or more specific areas.
Supervision Received Direction received is very general and focuses on end results and is typically collaborative in nature. Position plans own work and project schedules and sequences.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Assigns, coordinates, and supervises departmental personnel activities for the operations of the Water Reclamation Center, Water Quality Control Facilities, Combined Sewer Overflow Systems and the City's Pumping Stations.
Supervises staff and directs assigned work tasks; attends and/or facilitates weekly and monthly status meetings.
Directs, coordinates and supervises the plant maintenance and operations functions to ensure good water quality standards mandated by State and Federal agencies are met.
Handles and addresses employee concerns; mentors and counsels lower-level employees. Administers hands‑on on‑job training (OJT) to ensure personnel operate systems and equipment properly and in accordance with regulations.
Reviews supervisor reports, processes control information, and other plant operation material to ensure the goal of meeting the permit is attained.
Works with safety coordinator to address safety issues presented by employees; disciplines and completes employee performance appraisals. Responsible for interviewing new candidates and making hiring recommendations.
Reviews work order requests and equipment‑related problems to ensure all required equipment is available and a prioritized maintenance work schedule can be prepared.
Decision Making May make purchasing or resource allocation decisions within organization guidelines. Applies organizational policies. Establishes work methods, timetables, performance standards, etc.
Leadership Provided Has managerial authority over a group of professional employees and/or a group of professional, technical, or administrative employees with multiple intermediate supervisors and/or team leaders.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of time management, construction practices and terminology, wastewater terminology and practices, and engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, biological, environmental, computer science.
Knowledge of legal terminology.
Skill in operating a basic computer and software; problem‑solving ability.
Ability to adapt to changes in the field; speak clearly and concisely in public and among staff members; write business letters and compose spreadsheets.
Ability to operate field equipment such as samplers, flow meters, pH meters, camera, centrifuge, dump truck, fork lift, front loader, and/or plate truck.
Minimum Qualifications – Education And Experience
High school diploma or GED.
5 years' experience in industrial waste inspections, wastewater monitoring, and/or compliance including 3 years of leadership or prior management experience.
Preferred Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Construction, or any science related field (equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis) and 5 years' experience in industrial waste inspections, wastewater monitoring, and/or compliance including 3 years of leadership or prior management experience.
Licensures and Certifications Valid State of Georgia Driver's License required. Class 1 Wastewater Operator License required.
Essential Capabilities And Work Environment Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with the position are described as advanced in a water treatment environment.
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General Description Assists with managing some of the Water Reclamation Centers to ensure they are in compliance with state and local regulations and laws, and to ensure citizens are satisfied, the watershed is protected, and the environment is improved. Assigns, coordinates, and supervises departmental personnel activities for the operations of the Water Reclamation Center, Water Quality Control Facilities, Combined Sewer Overflow Systems, and the City's Pumping Stations. This is a highly experienced professional who routinely exercises project leadership over complex projects, trains other professionals, or serves as a specialized subject matter expert in one or more specific areas.
Supervision Received Direction received is very general and focuses on end results and is typically collaborative in nature. Position plans own work and project schedules and sequences.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Assigns, coordinates, and supervises departmental personnel activities for the operations of the Water Reclamation Center, Water Quality Control Facilities, Combined Sewer Overflow Systems and the City's Pumping Stations.
Supervises staff and directs assigned work tasks; attends and/or facilitates weekly and monthly status meetings.
Directs, coordinates and supervises the plant maintenance and operations functions to ensure good water quality standards mandated by State and Federal agencies are met.
Handles and addresses employee concerns; mentors and counsels lower-level employees. Administers hands‑on on‑job training (OJT) to ensure personnel operate systems and equipment properly and in accordance with regulations.
Reviews supervisor reports, processes control information, and other plant operation material to ensure the goal of meeting the permit is attained.
Works with safety coordinator to address safety issues presented by employees; disciplines and completes employee performance appraisals. Responsible for interviewing new candidates and making hiring recommendations.
Reviews work order requests and equipment‑related problems to ensure all required equipment is available and a prioritized maintenance work schedule can be prepared.
Decision Making May make purchasing or resource allocation decisions within organization guidelines. Applies organizational policies. Establishes work methods, timetables, performance standards, etc.
Leadership Provided Has managerial authority over a group of professional employees and/or a group of professional, technical, or administrative employees with multiple intermediate supervisors and/or team leaders.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of time management, construction practices and terminology, wastewater terminology and practices, and engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, biological, environmental, computer science.
Knowledge of legal terminology.
Skill in operating a basic computer and software; problem‑solving ability.
Ability to adapt to changes in the field; speak clearly and concisely in public and among staff members; write business letters and compose spreadsheets.
Ability to operate field equipment such as samplers, flow meters, pH meters, camera, centrifuge, dump truck, fork lift, front loader, and/or plate truck.
Minimum Qualifications – Education And Experience
High school diploma or GED.
5 years' experience in industrial waste inspections, wastewater monitoring, and/or compliance including 3 years of leadership or prior management experience.
Preferred Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Construction, or any science related field (equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis) and 5 years' experience in industrial waste inspections, wastewater monitoring, and/or compliance including 3 years of leadership or prior management experience.
Licensures and Certifications Valid State of Georgia Driver's License required. Class 1 Wastewater Operator License required.
Essential Capabilities And Work Environment Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with the position are described as advanced in a water treatment environment.
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