DWM Pollution Control Manager; South River

General Description

Salary: $91,040

Posting expires:
January 26, 2026

General Description and Classification

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 the citizens are satisfied, the watershed and its system 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.

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

• 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 for the purpose of ensuring good water quality standards mandated by State and Federal agencies are met.
• Handles and addresses employee concerns; mentor and counsel lower-level employees.
• Administers hands-on on-job-training (OJT) to ensure the personnel operate systems and equipment properly and in accordance with regulations. This includes updating operation staff regarding procedures and operational changes.
• Reviews supervisor reports, processes control information, and any other plant operation material to ensure the goal of meeting 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 as well as 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.

Education and Experience
High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). 5 years  of 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  of 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. Wastewater Laboratory Analyst certification is desirable.

Essential Capabilities
Physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

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

Lifting Requirements
Light work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. The City is committed to diversity in its workforce.