DWM Watershed Plant Operator Supervisor (RM Clayton)

Posting expires: August 28, 2026

Salary: $58,977 - $86,675

About the Role

Performs supervisory assignments associated with operating the water/wastewater treatment plant to ensure a continuous, adequate supply of potable drinking water meeting federal and state regulations for the citizens of Atlanta. This is a team lead or "foreman" level position with a formally designated team of skilled employees. Direction received is very general and focuses on end results, typically collaborative in nature. Makes decisions on technical issues, diagnoses, or procedures in collaboration with supervisors or managers.

Responsibilities

• Generates work orders in maintenance management system; orders chemicals and supplies.
• Coordinates with contractors on plant upgrades and equipment repairs and installations.
• Responsible for maintaining the facility in a condition that meets state and federal permit requirements.
• Supervises and evaluates assigned staff; develops goals and expectations for operators, handles all employee concerns, directs work assignments, counsels and disciplines employees when necessary, and completes employee performance appraisals.
• Reviews the work of Operators for accuracy/completion and to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Communicates with employees to ensure proper plant operation of the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Prepares and maintains reports, logs, and records on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Controls treatment plant processes, chemical dosages, and equipment used to purify, treat, and clarify water for human consumption and for industrial and commercial use.
• Operates and controls various pumps and valves to regulate the flow of water through the treatment plant and distribution system.
• Assists in performing a variety of laboratory tests to determine the chemical composition of water and to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations for turbidity, chlorine, fluoride, pH, iron, and manganese; makes adjustments to chemical dosages as necessary.
• Records plant operation data from observations, instrumentation, and laboratory tests; records test results for reporting to state agency as appropriate.
• Receives and/or prepares letters, reports, correspondence, forms, and other documentation; reviews, processes, and/or forwards as appropriate; maintains files and logs; performs other clerical duties.

Decision Making

Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. Applies organizational policies.

Leadership

Has formal supervisory authority over a work group (typically at least 4-5 employees) to include discipline, performance management, scheduling, and training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• 5 years of work experience in a wastewater plant or a related area.
• Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License required.
• Class I Water Distribution License required.
• Forklift Certification desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of work experience in a wastewater plant, including 2 years of supervisory experience in a wastewater plant or related area.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge: Operation, methods, and procedures of a wastewater treatment plant; machinery used for wastewater treatment and pumping stations; mechanical equipment; basic machinery preventive maintenance and repair; State and Federal rules governing wastewater discharges and worker’s safety; laboratory procedures and terminology; Chemistry terminology; microorganisms; Back Flow Prevention.
• Skills: Communicating effectively verbally and in writing; solving complex problems independently; operating incinerators, composite samplers, and various lab test equipment; operating a computer and relevant software; performing analysis of laboratory data; basic math and chemistry; water plant operation; use of maintenance equipment and water analysis equipment; utilizing various software programs relevant to the position; organizational, management, and human resources techniques.
• Abilities: Use independent judgment and discretion in managing subordinates, including handling emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards, and resolving problems; comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information; handle required mathematical calculations; treat water in a safe, effective manner; work outdoors in any kind of weather; read and understand design drawings and plans; operate a vehicle; diagnose and correct equipment malfunctions.

Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are essential to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with the job include working outdoors in various weather conditions.