Public Works Manager, Sr (SWS)

Company: City of Atlanta
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: October 26, 2024

Job Description:

Job Grade: G-24Salary Compensation: $62,988.03 - $83,984.04 -The Department of Public Works (DPW) in the City of Atlanta is seeking candidates who are interested in building a future with our organization and community. Our team is very proactive about delivering quality service to our residents and making a positive impact in Atlanta. We do this through a collaborative team environment rooted in service, innovation, and excellence. We are committed to providing the best possible outcome for our residents while understanding future trends that will impact our city. We are currently looking for problem solvers that will play a critical role in shaping Atlanta and DPW for the future. - -We are looking for a highly motivated partner that will be responsible for managing, planning, and providing strategic leadership for the Department of Public Works (DPW) sustainability initiatives. This includes the department's deactivated landfills, solid waste programs, green building initiatives and the city's implementation of electric vehicles (EVs) and other alternative fuel vehicles.Essential Duties & Responsibilities -ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSEssential job functions are displayed below. The list of tasks is illustrative only, and it is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by the position.

• Facilitator and implements environmental policies and strategic goals of sustainability for the department
• Provides technical assistance and guidance and develops programs to enhance the City's solid waste, organic waste and recycling programs that will help reduce the city's waste footprint
• Works closely with the Fleet division to provide strategic input for the city's EV implementation plan
• Assists in obtaining grants for "Green" and environmental initiatives
• Provides guidance on implementation of the city's Climate Resiliency Plan
• Develop and implement methods and procedures to monitor projects, research strategies, analyze findings, create progress reports, and inform leadership and partners of status to ensure effective collaboration
• Completes, reviews, compiles, and submits reports to comply with EPA, GAEPD, and City requirements
• Develop/ and/or review feasibility studies for potential landfill repurposing projects
• Stays abreast of the latest disposal trends for solid waste and provides strategic insight into new ways to dispose of waste versus using a landfill
• Meets with residents, city departments and outside organizations to answer questions and present information on the department's environmental and sustainability initiatives
• Maintains current working knowledge of and ensures compliance with all applicable local, state federal and internal environmental laws and regulations
• Manage the preparation of plans, studies, and reports relating to current and long-range sustainability and resource conservation
• Gather, organize, and track data that supports the sustainability program
• Provide quarterly insights to the DPW's leadership team on the department sustainability initiatives and the latest trends in the industry
• Promote innovative practices which are economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable -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 the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

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