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Position Overview:
The Newton County Water & Sewerage Authority is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Chief Engineer to lead and oversee major engineering functions and infrastructure projects, including the design, construction, and maintenance of water and sewer lines, treatment facilities, and public works structures. This leadership role involves supervising professional staff, managing complex engineering initiatives, and ensuring the highest standards in the development of utility and public infrastructure.
Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Chief Engineer will be responsible for strategic planning, project management, budget oversight, contract negotiation, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities, a deep understanding of civil and utility engineering principles, and a proven track record of successfully delivering projects and managing staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
Ability to manage multiple complex projects in both office and field environments.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a forward-thinking Deputy Chief Engineer to support the planning, design, and implementation of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water infrastructure for our growing utility organization. This is a highly responsible, supervisory role that plays a vital part in managing engineering staff, contractors, and consultants to ensure the successful execution of public utility projects.
Under the general supervision of the Chief Engineer, this role involves overseeing complex engineering initiatives, supervising technical staff, managing capital projects, reviewing development plans, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate is a skilled engineer and leader, capable of delivering infrastructure solutions that meet both current and future community needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Experience & Skills:
Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across departments and agencies.
Occupational Summary:
Position is responsible for subsurface utility infrastructure research in the field and office. Field work includes locating and visually marking subsurface utility infrastructure with paint, flags and whiskers for collection. Overseeing and managing utility location data. Office work includes preparing utility sketches, maps, and entering data into CAD/GIS databases. Expertise in project scheduling, oral and written communication, and presenting technical research information to utility owners, project managers, planners, engineers, and land surveyors.
Education / Training:
Work requires an educational background normally equivalent to high school. An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college is preferred. Course work in skilled crafts or trades, as well as state licensure in water distribution and/or wastewater collection is considered a plus.
Preferred Experience & Skills:
Any technical experience in utility conduit location, including map/plan reading; locating equipment operation would provide added benefit. Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Considerable experience in similar manual work. Completion of DOT certified flagger’s course. Possession of a valid Georgia commercial license or any license deemed for a specific job. An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable
Definition
Performs technical work in the operation and handling of equipment used to monitor and sample Industrial wastewater. Along with managing the inspection and paperwork for NCWSA’s F.R.O.G. Program (fats, rags, oils, and greases) including septic hauler scheduling, inspection of septic loads, and off-site grease interceptor inspections.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
All candidates to fill a vacant position in this classification must submit to and pass a drug-screening test, criminal background, and three-year driving record after meeting the following minimum requirements:
Education and Experience: High School Diploma and or GED
Three years of related experience; or fulfills minimum requirements of education, training, and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements
State of Georgia Issued Wastewater Operators Class 3 License or Higher or
State of Georgia Issued Industrial Wastewater Operators License
Definition
This position is skilled licensed work in equipment operation and maintenance in wastewater treatment/pretreatment facilities and wastewater collection systems.
Work involves the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and equipment to ensure compliance with discharge permits. Work also involves the inspection and routine preventive maintenance of plant and collection system equipment. Work is performed according to specifications received on a particular job and received based upon results obtained. Employees in this class may be assisted by other Wastewater Maintenance Specialists and Wastewater Operators.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Graduation from a high school or GED. Considerable experience in wastewater treatment/pretreatment equipment operations.
Possession of a valid Georgia Class III Wastewater Operator license within one year. Possession of valid Georgia Collection Systems Operator license within two years.
Possession of Maintenance Technologist – Level IV Certification within three years. Possession of a valid Georgia driver’s license.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
General Purpose
This position is entry/trainee level work in operating and maintaining water reclamation facilities (WRF). Work involves training in the NCWSA’s WRF’s operation and equipment to ensure compliance with state permits. In addition, work involves training in the inspection and routine preventive maintenance of plant equipment. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a licensed operator.
Desired Minimum Qualifications / Education and Experience
Completion of a standard high school course or its equivalent. Some experience in wastewater treatment. Possession of a Class III Wastewater Operator license within 18 months of employment.
Completion of an introductory wastewater course. Possession of a valid Georgia driver’s license. An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
General Purpose
This is skilled licensed supervisory work involving the assignment and inspection of work of a small group of crewmen or equipment operators. Work involves assigning and inspecting the work of skilled, semiskilled, or unskilled workers in the performance of a wide variety of jobs. Work may also involve more than usual physical strength and endurance. Work is performed under general supervision with assignments received daily.
Desired Minimum Qualifications / Education and Experience
Completion of a standard high school course or its equivalent.
Considerable experience in water distribution and/or sewer collection system maintenance or construction.
Considerable experience in the operation of heavy equipment.
Possession of a valid Georgia commercial driver’s license.
Hold certifications in flagging, competent person, and soil and erosion control or the ability to obtain these certifications within 12 months.
Possession of the State of Georgia Certification in Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection or the ability to obtain these certifications within 12 months.
Our mission is to maximize the potential of NCWSA’s greatest assets – its employees.
Please send resumes to the attention of Tracey Clark, NCWSA, 11325 Brown Bridge Road, Covington, GA 30016, fax to 770-786-4536 or email to tc@ncwsa.us.
Resumes are accepted any time. Job applications are accepted for open positions only.
Newton County Water and Sewerage Authority, Covington, Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities
We aim to make a positive impact by serving our community.
Working for NCWSA
Hours
We are open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for most positions; however, being a utility, we have some employees on call 24/7. Employees are given one hour for lunch.
Insurance
Medical/dental insurance is provided with employees paying 20% of the cost. In addition, $25,000 in life insurance, $2,000 for dependents, and long-term disability are provided at no cost. Other insurances can be purchased at the employee’s expense.
Education Reimbursement
We offer our employees educational reimbursement after one year of employment.
Company Culture
We are a drug, alcohol, and smoke free organization with pre-employment drug testing & background checks. We are considered essential employees and require a servant’s heart to serve our customers.
Paid Time Off
Paid Time Off (PTO) is earned based on years of service, beginning at 8 hours/month after 30 days of employment and maxing out at 18 hours/month after 15 years of service. Employees can accumulate 320 hours before it rolls over to an Extended Illness Bank.
Paid Holidays for Employees
The following days have been designated by NCWSA as paid holidays for employees.