Watershed Manager I

General Description and Classification Standards

Manages professional/technical engineering construction projects including engineering design and review, standards, survey work, inspections, and other engineering project components. Manages various contracts and support staff that are charged with addressing short term and long term water, wastewater, and storm water issues in order to keep the City of Atlanta's infrastructure functional for its current and future corporate and private citizens. This is an 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.  Position manages a moderate group of employees, typically with intermediate supervisors, or a smaller group of specialized professional employees. Areas of responsibility are typically unique within the department.

Supervision Received

Works under very general supervision.  Will work independently with responsibility for managing assigned functions, as well as subordinate staff.

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.

·         Provides overarching leadership for various linear wastewater construction and rehabilitation and maintenance contracts; Assigns task responsibilities to staff; Functions as a City Expert on construction practices, erosion control BMPs, pumps, hydraulics, land disturbance, environmental processes and equipment, specifications & other municipal applications for evaluating and recommending solutions to complete critical and emergency linear infrastructure repairs. . 

·         Provides training, coaching and mentoring to all assigned staff; Manages, supervises and directs the staff, functions, operations.

·         Review engineering and technical documents and performs necessary engineering analysis and calculations.

·         Prepare exhibits and engineering cost estimates for potential sewer realignments and small diameter rehabilitation projects.

·         Coordinate with internal/external staff and design consultants and directs their daily activity as required. Provides technical input, documents research, manages  budgets, reviews/approves invoices, and attends project meetings as part of providing professional insight and support.

·         Protects the City's infrastructure and surface waters by diligently enforcing the City's environmental regulations; and support the sustainable growth of the City while protecting our resources for future generations.  

·         Perform necessary site visits and constructability reviews and coordinates with survey team to obtain necessary asset attribute data.

·         Reviews project as-built and certify documents as final

·         Responds to various internal/external requests for information (RFIs).

 

Decision Making

Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. Establishes work methods, timetables, performance standards, etc.

Leadership Provided

Has managerial support of a group of professional, technical, or administrative employees.

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.

·         Extensive knowledge of civil and environmental engineering and engineering design; working knowledge of linear water, wastewater, and stormwater construction.

·         Skill in operating survey equipment a plus; skills in public speaking and interpersonal relations; skill in operating a computer and software; skill in providing excellent leadership to construction management, inspection, and project staff.

·         Ability to operate personal computer, digitizer, plotters, and related equipment; ability to direct the work of others; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other divisions and the public; ability to follow written and oral instructions; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to read, interpret and produce maps, surveys, engineering drawings and graphics from engineering software; ability to use Microsoft Office and GIS.

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience

·         Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.

·         15+ years of engineering and/or construction management experience.

Licensures and Certifications

·         Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred.

·         Level II Erosion Control Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment    Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

 

 

Please apply at the link below:

https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp03/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ATLGA&cws=1&rid=5773