DWM Watershed Manager II (Safety & Security)
City of Atlanta · Atlanta · $80,594–$95,000 (stated in the posting)
Posting expires: November 4, 2026
Salary range: $80,594 - $95,000
General Description and Classification Standards:
The Watershed Manager II in the Department of Watershed Management in the Office of Safety, Security & Emergency Management (OSSEM) Administration Unit will play a critical role in leading administrative, operational, finance, and human resources functions. Serving as a primary liaison to other offices in the Department of Watershed Management.
This position will lead contract and budget management, support the OSSEM leadership team, oversee Information Technology-related projects, procurement initiatives, hiring, and recruitment. Reporting directly to the OSSEM Director. This position will lead efforts to foster collaboration, build synergy, and nurture team dynamics within the Office of Safety, Security, and Emergency Management.
This position oversees the Driver Risk Management program for the Department of Watershed Management. This program is crucial for promoting safe driving practices by monitoring driving behavior and providing coaching. The position will lead a team in managing data, systems, and hardware, monitor coaching effectiveness, and develop performance improvement.
This position is responsible for team architecture and for creating a positive internal and external brand identity for the Office of Safety, Security & Emergency Management as a unit with clear credibility and a unified purpose. Advocate of the City of Atlanta’s objectives. Supports the department’s goal. Lead in promoting and executing OSSEM’s mission and values.
Supervision Received:
Works independently or as a member of a group of managers. Exercises autonomy in decision-making following safety, security rules, and established policies and procedures. Reports directly to the Director of Safety, Security & Emergency Management. May work alongside other Watershed Management Managers, Directors, and Senior Management on a need basis.
Directions from the OSSEM Director are general and focus on administrative and operating objectives, managerial effectiveness, and Team alignment with the OSSEM mission and values.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities listed below are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
Administrative Operations Management:
- Manages a team of administrative professionals. Establish clear roles for each administrative and operational activity, ensure accountability for on-time and high-quality completion, and execute the management team’s priorities. Provides training, coaching, and mentoring to staff.
- Oversees daily operations, creates and coordinates workflows, workplace, and office management.
- Supports the OSSEM Director and members of the leadership team in the development of a staffing plan, works alongside the Human Resource department with onboarding, recruitment, employee relations support, employee recognition, and training development.
- Finance: Develops and manages the fiscal year budget, procurement, monitors expenses, and provides support to the OSSEM Director with financial decision-making.
- Contracts: Manages contract governance, obligation management, and establishes good business relationships with contract participants.
- Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM): Handles a contract from creation through execution, compliance, and renewal.
- Supports the OSSEM Director and department representatives with Policy implementation.
- High-level communication in finance, procurement, and contract reporting.
- Records Management: Oversee record retention procedures.
- Driving Risk Management: Manage data, systems, and hardware, monitor coaching effectiveness, and develop performance improvement.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
General operations management:
- Oversee IT and data systems and operational resources. Works with the leadership team to plan for projected future needs.
- Develops strategies and supports in the creation and maintenance of an environment conducive to collaboration, work execution, and collegiality among staff.
- Research: Supports the OSSEM Director and the leadership team in research for process and operation improvement.
Special projects:
- Handles special projects for the OSSEM Director, as assigned, to support team and organizational development.
- May represent OSSEM in high-level meetings and programs.
The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities, and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change specific job duties, with or without prior notice, based on the needs of the organization.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
This is a partial list of knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully; it is not a comprehensive list.
Leadership: Ability to train, supervise, and assign duties.
Technology Literacy: Equipped with navigation skills in system and software applications, including but not limited to Microsoft applications.
Critical Thinking: Enable to approach problems systematically, make informed decisions, and lead with clarity and confidence.
Learning agility: Flexible and resourceful in figuring out, particularly but not limited to, during skill acquisition.
In-depth understanding of how to execute the Mission and Vision of an organization.
Compliance and Policy: Interprets and implements policies, regulations, and guidelines.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
Communicates effectively verbally and in writing
Problem solving: Analytical thinking and creative in decision making.
Organization: Manages multiple tasks in a changing environment.
Decision-making: Analyze information, compare options, and choose the best course of action quickly.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience -
- Minimum of Five (5) years working as a Business or Administration Manager.
- Bachelor’s degree in administration, computer-related field, or a minimum of five (5) years in a managerial position.
- Minimum of five (5) years of Business management experience with a safety, security, and emergency management environment or related field.
4. Knowledge of Driver Risk Management
Licensures and Certifications –
- Certified Public Manager certification
- State Issued Driver’s License
- Lean Six Sigma Management certification
- Administration/Public Management certifications
Preferred Requirements –
- Certified Public Manager certification
- Strong computer literacy. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or another computer-related field.
- Minimum of Five (5) years of experience in business management, administration, contract, and budget management in a public sector organization.
- Lean Six Sigma Management certification
Work Environment:
Requires the physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities necessary to work with documents and on computers in an office environment, and to perform site visits, including but not limited to meeting with suppliers and contractors, and training-related tasks.
Lifting Requirements:
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force to move objects.
It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.
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