Watershed Manager II
General Description and Classification Standards
This position will be responsible for ensuring that resources are appropriately safeguarded and spent or used within COA guidelines. Integrates and manages, through subordinate supervisors, a wide variety of functions, programs and staff engaged in the operation of the Department’s water treatment facilities and systems. Plans, organizes, directs and administers the City of Atlanta's water department’s treatment operations, including water facilities and maintenance and construction; to be responsible for directing and coordinating operational and technical activities of water treatment facilities; perform related work as required. This is an experienced managerial level charged with responsibility for one or more activities within a department. Position manages a large group of employees, typically with intermediate supervisors, or a smaller group of specialized professional employees. Areas of responsibility are typically unique within the department . Performs various skilled and unskilled tasks associated with work development, coordinating and administering budget programs. Areas of responsibility are typically unique within the department. Position differs from Manager I level in the size, impact, or technical complexity of the activities managed.
Supervision Received
· Works independently and only reports to the supervisor when necessary approval or other direction is required.
· Direction received is general and focuses more on long-term and short-term operating objectives, managerial effectiveness, and operating results. This level would be considered "middle" management.
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.
· Directs and coordinates budgeting activities including budget formulation, monitoring, and presentation. Directs compilation of data used to prepare budgets and to justify fund requests. Coordinates appropriations for divisional and specific programs while balancing the need for emergency funds. Reviews operating budgets periodically to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
· Provides training, coaching and mentoring to all assigned staff; Manages, supervises and directs the staff, functions, operations, programs, classes, seminars and budget of the department's training division.
· Responsible for ensuring that the expenses of the accounts managed do not exceed the unit’s allocated budget.
· Responsible for requesting budget changes, submitting transfers, approving transactions and requesting payments. All transactions must be processed in compliance with the university’s policies and procedures. Review their accounts on a regular basis to ensure proper recording of account expenses.
· Provides leadership in community outreach efforts related to watershed planning. This includes developing and disseminating outreach materials to stakeholders at venues such as networking among agencies, organizations and individuals.
· Render financial advice to the management officials of different operations, to undertake proper financial planning and decision making. Analyze actual results to budgets and forecast.
· Manages day-to-day operation of Watershed's Server Hardware, Software, Network Infrastructure, service desk and security operations; Provide training, coaching and mentoring to IT staff.
· Manages small to large budget projects meeting schedule, scope and budget objectives per requirements of stakeholders. Meets expectations of Operations for small procurement projects including emergencies.
· Develops the revenue forecast for applicable revenue streams; Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual revenue variance reports; Reconciles all cash accounts and provides monthly reports on cash balances.
Decision Making
Establishes work methods, timetables, performance standards, etc. May commit department to action.
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 This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.
· Ability to Plan, organize, administer, coordinate and direct the activities of several major sections and motivate employees; ability to interpret specific rules, laws and policies and apply them in a variety of procedural situations; ability to exercise sound independent judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting department policies and practices within established guidelines; ability to analyze and make sound recommendations on complex management and administrative issues; ability to motivate employees to accomplish tasks through teamwork; ability to train and develop subordinates in the principles of supervision; ability to tactfully and effectively deal with officials and representatives of other jurisdictions, departments and the general public; ability to represent the Department effectively in negotiations; ability to work under high stress conditions; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work; ability to prepare written correspondence and reports.
· Assisting in projecting future financial needs, taking into considerations the various projects undertaken by the organizations and also help the higher officials in management of financial resources. Responsible for cost benefit analysis, studying financial requests and also researching on alternative and reasonable funding methods for the organization. Preparing business plan for five years and making the necessary update of the plan according to any material changes in the business or the regulations which may affect forecasts.
· Advance knowledge of Microsoft Office suite along with a good understanding of relational databases and ERP systems; knowledge of engineering and construction terminology; knowledge and understanding of technical jargon of the environmental compliance field including "EPA speak" is highly desirable; knowledge of the law and the code of ordinances is required;
· Skilled in communicating verbally and written; Good interpersonal skills; Good leadership skills.
· Ability to interact effectively with various personality styles and with upper departmental management or elected officials; ability to read and interpret construction drawings; ability to interpret laws, regulations and guidelines; ability to utilize Microsoft suites and project management programs; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional colleagues, employees and representatives of other public agencies.
Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience
· Bachelor’s degree with a major in Business Administration, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or Environmental Science.
· 5 years' of management experience
· Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis
Preferred Education & Experience
· Master’s degree with a major in Business Administration, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or Environmental Science with some experience in water quality management
· 3-5 years' of experience in the Water Management role with some experience in Accounting or Finance preferred
Licensures and Certifications
· Valid Georgia Class 1 Operator’s license
· Professional Licensed Engineer Certifications or similar certifications preferred.
Essential Capabilities and Work Environment
Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
Apply at the link below:
http://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp03/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ATLGA&cws=1&rid=5029
