Human Resources - Careers | Newton County Water Authority, Newton Co. GA

Human Resources / Careers

Human Resources Director: Tracey Clark

Our mission is to maximize the potential of NCWSA’s greatest assets – its employees. We are committed to
recruit, develop, reward, retain, and protect the physical and human assets of NCWSA. Our vision as human
resource and safety / risk management professionals is to embrace change and the opportunity it brings. We will
accomplish this by providing services, which promote a work environment that is characterized by fair
treatment of staff, open communication, personal accountability, trust, and mutual respect.

Hours: MON – FRI 8:00am- 5:00pm

Phone: 770-385-3904

Fax: 770-786-4536

Resumes are accepted any time. Job applications are accepted for open positions only.

Current Job Openings:

ASSISTANT ENGINEER

PURPOSE AND ROLE
The position is full time, salaried and falls under the Exempt status as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The Assistant Engineer reports to the Chief Engineer (who also serves as the Engineering Department Manager) and utilizes professional experience in engineering, utility management, water and wastewater systems design, construction administration and operations, to assist the Chief Engineer in ongoing engineering, planning, and management tasks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience and Credentials

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering, or Engineering Technology, from an accredited engineering program is required.

Experience: A minimum of six (6) years of progressive experience in utility management oriented engineering, or the management of other similar technical programs, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position is required.

Licensure: Candidate must have passed Fundamentals in Engineering (EIT). A Professional Engineer’s license from the State of Georgia or the ability to obtain through reciprocity in two-years, or less, is desired. Candidate must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s license.

HOW TO APPLY
Please send resume 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. After selections are made, initial interview will be by telephone conference due to COVID-19. 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.

WATER MAINTENANCE FOREMAN

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 on a daily basis.

EDUCATION & 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.

HOW TO APPLY
Please send resume 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. After selections are made, initial interview
will be by telephone conference due to COVID-19. 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.

SAMPLING TECHNICIAN

JOB SUMMARY:
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 and Certifications:
State of Georgia Issued Wastewater Operators Class 3 License or Higher or
State of Georgia Issued Industrial Wastewater Operators License