Assistant Field Operations Manager - Water System

Overview

This is a full-time position with benefits. This position is responsible for managing the infrastructure maintenance, damage prevention, and warehouse operations of the Water System’s Field Operations division.

• Oversees the infrastructure maintenance and damage prevention efforts, as well as warehouse operations of the Water System’s Field Operations division distribution system operations.
• Oversees the training program to ensure acquisition of technical skills and safety compliance of field operations.
• Coordinates special projects to improve the quality of Distribution System operations such as automatic flushing, hydraulic models, leak detection, valve exercising, etc.
• Oversees all distribution operations and inventory controls for the Distribution warehouse.
• Makes budget recommendations.
• Maintains records and prepares reports necessary to ensure compliance with State of Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division requirements.
• Manages and oversees the system’s Boil Water Advisories, fire hydrant flushing program, backflow by containment program, large water meter testing program, etc.
• Train, supervise and evaluate personnel; participates in the selection of new employees; approves leave requests; counsels and disciplines employees.
• Inspects jobsites prior to, during, and upon completion of projects.
• Meets with homeowners, developers, builders, contractors, and public officials concerning projects.
• Performs the duties of other department personnel as needed.
• Prepares specifications for larger contracts; coordinates with contractors providing repair or revisions.
• Coordinates in-house waterline extension projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain an appropriate state-certified license for water or wastewater treatment or distribution as appropriate.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain certification as a Backflow Tester.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a State of Georgia Soil and Water Conservation certification.

Starting Salary - $71,217.72