DWM Watershed Plant Operator Supervisor; Chattahoochee

Atlanta, GA, United States

Posting expires:
October 6, 2026

Salary range: $58,977 - $78,735

General Description and Classification Standards

Performs supervisory assignments associated with operating the water treatment plant and to ensure acontinuous, adequate supply of potable drinking water meeting federal/state regulations for the citizens of Atlanta.

Supervises; water analysis and treatment; mixing chemicals; laboratory testing; operating various pumps andvalves; repairing and maintaining machinery and equipment; maintaining records, instructing and disciplining assigned staff. This is a team lead or "foreman" level position with a formally designated team of skilled employees, either in one or multiple skilled specialties.

Lead assignments made on a job-by-job basis would bemore appropriately at the Senior level.

Supervision Received

Direction received is very general and focuses on end results and is typically collaborative in nature. Makes decisions on technical issues, diagnoses, or procedures in collaboration with supervisors or managers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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

• Generates work orders in maintenance management system; orders chemicals and supplies. Coordinates withcontractors on plant upgrades and equipment repairs and installations. Responsible for maintaining the facility in acondition 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 maintaining 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 forhuman 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 Provided

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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required toperform the job successfully.

It is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of the operation, methods and procedures of a water treatment plant; knowledge of the machinery used for water treatment and pumping stations; knowledge of mechanical equipment; knowledge of basic machinery preventive maintenance and…