Salary: $69,647.08 - $92,282.39 Annually
Location : Cobb County Water System - Water Protection Division, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 05222
Department: Water
Opening Date: 09/29/2026
Closing Date: 10/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Grade Code: 114
Position Information This position is vital to the daily operations of the Water System as it supervises day-to-day operations and staff involved in the operation and maintenance of a water reclamation facility in order to maintain compliance with applicable local, state and federal environmental rules and regulations. This position develops and implements budget for assigned areas: allocates department resources; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; and maintains related documentation: coordinates work activities at the Water Reclamation Facility: prioritizes work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex and problem situations and provide technical expertise; and provides progress and activity reports as requested.This position will report to one of the four WRF locations: South Cobb WRF 545 Rowland Rd, #499, Austell, GA 30168, Northwest WRF 3740 Old 41 Highway N.W. Kennesaw, GA 30144, R. L. Sutton WRF 5175 S. Atlanta Road Atlanta, GA 30339, Noonday Creek WRF, 415 Shallowford Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Essential Functions Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
Coordinates work activities at and assigned water reclamation facility prioritizes work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex and problem situations and provide technical expertise; and provides progress and activity reports to County management as requested.
Ensures all work activities at assigned facility are in compliance with all local, state and federal water and wastewater regulations and rules: reviews and monitors all process flows, sampling procedures, and emissions; analyzes test results, trend data and process reports; updates and maintains chemical inventory; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
Oversees daily operations of assigned facility ensures all critical and essential equipment assets are functional; ensures completion of all maintenance activities and work orders; monitors operational performance; conducts plant inspections; and maintains all related documentation.
Ensures adherence to established safety procedures: monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; oversees the posting of proper signage for confined space and chemical hazards; ensures maintenance, availability and accessibility of Material Safety Data Sheets; conducts safety meetings and safety inspections; and maintains all related documentation.
Ensures proper training of assigned staff: develops and implements On-the-Job training and safety training: ensures staff attends the continuing education courses; and maintains all training documentation.
Develops and implements budget for assigned areas: allocates department resources; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; and maintains related documentation.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Business Administration, or related field required; supplemented by five years of progressively responsible experience in managing water reclamation facilities, to include lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Licenses and Certifications Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain State of Georgia Class I Wastewater license.
Physical Abilities Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
Sensory RequirementsSome tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental FactorsPerformance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, gases, airborne particles, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic substances.
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I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.
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I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
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Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?
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Do you now or in the future need an employer to sponsor you for employment authorization of visa status?
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Educational Background
(copies of any education documents listed on your application will be required upon hire): Mark the highest level of education you have completed.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Advanced Degree
- None of the above
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If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
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How many years of experience do you have in managing water reclamation facilities?
- No experience
- Less than five years of experience
- Five to seven years of experience
- Seven to nine years of experience
- More than nine years of experience
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Please describe your experience in managing water reclamation facilities. Enter N/A if not applicable. "See resume" will not be accepted.
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Do you have five or more years of experience in a lead or supervisory role?
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Describe your lead or supervisory experience including the number of personnel that you supervised and whether or not you administered performance evaluations and discipline, hiring and workflow management. Enter N/A if not applicable. "See resume" will not be accepted.
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Do you have previous budgeting experience?
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Describe the type of budgeting experience you have including the total dollar amount. Enter N/A if not applicable. "See resume" will not be accepted.
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Describe your experience with responding to regulatory agencies requests for information or explanation of permitting issues. Enter N/A if not applicable. "See resume" will not be accepted.
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Do you have a current and valid driver's license?
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If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following elements: a criminal background check, a Motor Vehicle Report check (MVR), a physical, a drug screen and
provide copies of any education documents listed on your application. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?
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