DWM Area Superintendent (D) (OLIO - Collection)

City of Atlanta, GA

  • Atlanta, GA
  • $96,641 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Job Category: InfrastructureJob Description:Posting expires: September 12, 2025Salary range: $96,640.93General Description and Classification Standards:
Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of wastewater collection teams for two or more crews, which
includes Construction, First Response, and Preventive Maintenance Groups. Coordinates activities with
other divisions or departments; and provides highly responsible field support as needed. This is a highly
experienced skilled position who routinely works with the most challenging assignments; provides
guidance and expertise regarding operation and maintenance of collection systems and work that guides
the responsibilities of others.Supervision Received:
Works under very general supervision. May work independently or with other skilled or semi-skilled
workers with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.
  • Directs and monitors section work of two or more crews, monitors work execution, and ensures
effective safe completion in compliance with established rules, regulations, and policy guidelines,
addresses challenges by securing resources and resolving issues.
  • Collaborates with Directors, Managers, Master Schedulers, and Crew Supervisors to follow schedule
and complete required work assignments.
  • Maintains compliance with local, state, and federal regulations; reviews and provides input on
proposed and existing wastewater collection work and general site restoration to City specifications.
  • Plans and schedules maintenance programs for repair and maintenance of collection system mains,
force mains, and related conveyance system structures and appurtenances.
  • Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates complaints and recommends
corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
  • Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the
public using principles of good customer service.
  • Performs personnel management responsibilities, including ongoing coaching and annual employee
evaluations.
  • Prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for staff, materials, and
supplies; monitors and controls expenditures.
  • Recognizes common hazards and unsafe conditions that occur at work, their risks, and appropriate
controls to address them.
  • Responds to sanitary sewer spills as required.
  • Maintains and updates daily attendance records.
  • Prepares daily job status reports to communicate crew locations to OLIO's management and external
business partners and provide daily job status reports.
  • Prepares Sewer Spill documentation to be submitted to Watershed's Sewer Spill Team for processing.
  • Performs QAQC (Quality Assurance/Quality Control) for Service Request and Work Order Creation and
Closure.
  • Follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks. May use
initiative to solve field challenges.
  • Under the Watershed Manager's direction, maintains immediate supervisory authority over assigned
crew supervisors and broad responsibility for work completion.
  • Coordinates directly with the City CAST team to ensure timely resolution of escalated issues or/and
complaints.
  • Recommends actions regarding employees training, development and discipline. Promotes team
cohesiveness.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.
The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.
  • Knowledge of the operating processes and practices involved in the management, operation and
maintenance of large wastewater collection, and conveyance systems.
  • Knowledge of the materials, methods, practices, and equipment involved in the maintenance,
construction, and repair of sanitary sewer systems.
  • Skill in operating computers and computer applications for collection system monitoring of flows,
maintenance, database, and related records keeping systems.
  • Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, and policies and to make decisions in accordance with
established precedent as it pertains to collective management system.
  • Ability to analyze administrative and operational problems and situations and to present appropriate
facts and recommendations concisely in written or oral form.
  • Ability to plan, coordinate, assign, and evaluate the work of subordinate supervisory personnel.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare clear and comprehensive written technical and
administrative reports.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees,
contractors, and the general public.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to manage conflict.
  • Ability to communicate diplomatically with customers to successfully address concerns.
  • Ability to adapt to changes in work environment.
  • Ability to be on-call for work duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as required.
  • Ability to operate heavy construction equipment.
Minimum Qualifications:Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline related to civil or
environmental engineering or related major (Equivalent professional experience may be
considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis). 5 years of work
experience in wastewater collection, restoration or related area. 2 years of Supervisory
experience.Licensures and Certifications - State Issued Driver's License required Wastewater Collection
Systems Operator License requiredPreferred Requirements - 7 or more years of work experience in a large wastewater collection
systems and/or providing general site restoration projects to include oversight of concrete and
asphalt maintenance activities. 4 or more years of supervisory experience. Class A CDL LicenseWork Environment: Required physical, lifting up to 100 lbs., and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.Lifting Requirements:
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of
force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the
human body.Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to
move objects.Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force
frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force
frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Very heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50
pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.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, ender identity, marital status, veteran's status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.

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