Treatment Plant Manager; Wastewater

Treatment Plant Manager (Wastewater) – DeKalb County Government

Salary: $76,553 – $123,250 (Grade 24, FLSA: Exempt)

The purpose of this classification is to manage the day‑to‑day operations of the DeKalb County water production plant or wastewater treatment plant. The manager oversees a large team of Plant Supervisors, Plant Maintenance Supervisors, Assistant Supervisors, and all levels of Operators within several facilities, ensuring compliance with local, county, state and federal guidelines.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; develops and oversees employee work schedules; compiles and reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems; counsels or disciplines staff as appropriate; assists with performance appraisals; directs work and acts as liaison between employees and management; trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; schedules work activities to meet objectives; ensures resources are available; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work; consults with staff on complex issues; provides progress reports to management; revises procedure manuals as needed.
• Manages and implements policies and procedures; coordinates operations with long‑term expansion and reconstruction programs; aligns plans in operations, maintenance and engineering.
• Develops strategies, short‑term and long‑term goals; improves efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater operations; participates in annual budgeting and prepares standard reports; attends project progress meetings.
• Communicates with senior managers, supervisors, departments, employees, customers, the public and outside agencies; coordinates work activities; reviews status; resolves problems; stays current on legal compliance and industry trends; recommends training for subordinates and self‑study.

Classification is safety sensitive. The incumbent is subject to random drug testing in accordance with the County’s Drug & Alcohol Policy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Environmental Sciences or a closely related field; six years of water or wastewater operations experience, including four years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Valid Georgia driver’s license.
• State of Georgia Class I Wastewater Operator License.

• Seniority level:
  Director
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Government Administration