Description - External
At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life.
Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.
Posted until filled
Salary commensurate with experience
The Department of Watershed Management is a regional public water and wastewater utility serving 1.2 million people each day. The Department’s core services include treatment and distribution of safe drinking water; collection and treatment of wastewater to a high standard; management of watersheds within the City of Atlanta; and customer care and billing services for 164,000 accounts. The Department’s vision of being a leader in innovation, service and value is supported by eight strategic priorities including: Service Delivery, Infrastructure Reliability, Workforce Development, Operational Efficiency, Financial Resilience, Compliance, Smart Utility Transformation; and Safety, Security and Emergency Management.
General Summary
The Office of Watershed Protection requires a civil engineer with extensive knowledge of stormwater management to perform general civil site engineering design, hydraulic and hydrological analysis, best management practices, designs detention and retentions ponds, storm pipes, culverts, and any other civil engineering site design related projects. oversee the design and construction of the stormwater Capital Improvement Program (CIP), as well as asset management, project prioritization, engineering design and standards review. This is an experienced managerial level position charged with responsibility for one or more activities within a department. Position manages a small group of specialized professional employees. Areas of responsibility are typically unique within the department.
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.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Additional Requirements
Establishes work methods, timetables, performance standards, etc. May commit department to action.
Qualifications - External
Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience
Preferred Education & Experience
Master's degree with a major in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Management, Environmental Engineering, or related area with a Minimum of 5 years of experience in AutoCAD. Mid-level knowledge of GIS is preferred. (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis).
Licensures and Certifications
Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) required eligible for Professional Engineer (PE) Certification in Georgia or ability to acquire by reciprocity is required.
Essential Capabilities and Work Environment
Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job. City of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.
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, gender 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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