DEPUTY DIRECTOR, WATER SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE Grade 28

Salary : $116,263.00 - $198,228.00 Annually

Location : FULTON COUNTY ATLANTA, GA

Job Type : WATER SYSTEMS (PUBLIC WORKS)

Department : PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date : 01 / 31 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 29 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade : : 28

UNCLASSIFIED POSITION IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

POSITION IS LOCATED AT 11575 MAXWELL ROAD, ALPHARETTA, GA

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Public Administration supplemented by five years of progressively responsible experience in Water Systems Maintenance to include 3 years supervisory experience and seven years of experience in the potable water treatment or distribution field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required : Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license. Must possess and maintain a state of Georgia Professional Engineer License or Water Distribution Operator License.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities : Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Examination :

The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees / course work used to qualify for this position.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BEFORE THEY ARE SUBMITTED. PLEASE REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS FOR ACCURACY AND MAKE ALL CORRECTIONS BEFORE SUBMITTAL BECAUSE ERRORS CAN RESULT IN NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT.

Purpose of Classification :

The purpose of this classification is to provide overall management direction for the Water Supply Distribution System including developing policies and procedures, budgets and oversight of asset management. Oversees the Storm water Management Program and Water and Sewer development review and permitting program.

Essential Functions :

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Responsible for the potable water distribution system in North Fulton County service area including the transmission and distribution water network, pump stations, and water storage facilities.

Oversees the development review and permitting process for new developments in North and South Fulton County that access, expand, or ties into the Fulton County water and sewer network.

Implements the NPDES Stormwater permit for the unincorporated area of Fulton County as required by the Georgia EPD.

Establishes and implements the potable water program vision and direction. Maintains knowledge of performance in the industry through professional associations and publications as well as attendance at seminars, meetings and conferences. Develops and implements business plans consistent with the goals of the department and within budgetary and policy constraints. Monitors the operations performance to ensure goals and objectives are being met.

Assures compliance with Federal and State Regulations. Develops and promotes changes to County Codes and regulations to resolve conflicts with program functional requirements. Prepares documentation to present to the Board of Commissioners for approval.

Resolves conflicts between operational concerns and policies and procedures. Revises policies and procedures to resolve conflict and promote operational efficiency. Coordinates with other departments and jurisdictions to ensure their interests are being met.

Resolves customer and constituent concerns and responds to General Public concerns about various program issues.

Assures program resources are appropriately, effectively and efficiently utilized by writing and reviewing specifications for procurement. Establishes procedures for evaluation of proposals, bids and quotes for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners.

Serves as County's policy representative to the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Governing Board and Technical Advisory Committee. Serves on the Technical Advisory Committee for the Atlanta-Fulton County Water Resources Commission. Serves on various other ad hoc committees as needed.

Additional Functions :

Performs other related duties as required.

Occasional after-hours work required for Public Works emergencies.

Performance Aptitudes :

Data Utilization : Requires the ability to synthesize, hypothesize, and / or theorize concerning data involving modification of existing policies, strategies and / or methods to meet unique or unusual conditions. Requires the ability to do so within the context of existing organizational theories and management principles.

Human Interaction : Requires the ability to function in a director capacity for a major organizational unit requiring significant internal and external interaction.

Requires the ability to provide formal instruction through explanation, demonstration, and / or examination in a structured setting. (used for college professors or related occupations)

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization : Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and / or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and / or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude : Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and / or design data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude : Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations involving basic algebraic principles and formulas, and basic geometric principles and calculations.

Functional Reasoning : Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or synthesis functions; to deal with several concrete and abstract variables; and to analyze major problems that require complex planning for interrelated activities that can span one or several work units.

Situational Reasoning : Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in critical and / or unexpected situations involving moderate risk to the organization.

It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability or sexual orientation.

The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. Please review all applications for accuracy and make all corrections before submittal because errors can result in not meeting the minimum qualifications. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Human Resources Management Department. Do you accept these conditions?

What is your highest level of education completed?

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate's Degree
• None of the Above

If you have received some college credits related to this position, but DID NOT receive your degree, how many college credits did you earn?

Which degree related to this position do you possess?

In what field of study related to this position do you possess an Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctorate's Degree or have earned college credits?

How much work experience do you have in Water Systems Maintenance?

How much experience do you have in the potable water (treatment or distribution) field?

How many years of work experience do you have supervising other employees?

Do you possess a Professional Engineer License issued by the state of Georgia?

Do you possess a Water Distribution Operator License?

Do you possess a valid State of Georgia Driver's License?

This position requires occasional after-hours work for Public Works emergencies, do you accept this condition?

Required Question

Salary : $116,263 - $198,228