DWM Pollution Control Monitor I (Flow Monitoring)

Posting expires: September 8, 2026

Salary range: $44,286 - $55,357

General Description and Classification Standards:

This position provides direct technical support to a Pollution Control Monitor, Supervisor & Pollution Control Monitor, Senior to install, maintain sewage flow monitoring equipment as directed that is used for: Monitoring the sewer collection system, billing surrounding municipalities that utilize City of Atlanta wastewater services, rainfall monitoring and surface water monitoring activities and capacity certification to ensure compliance with City, State, and Federal Water Pollution Control Regulations, the First Amended Consent Decree & Contractual wholesale wastewater obligations.

This position is an entry level position charged with the responsibility of highly technical monitoring equipment installations and repairs for the Department of Watershed Management, Environmental Monitoring Division. Position acts as a technical entry level support, advises intermediate supervisors. Areas of responsibility are typically unique within the department.

Supervision Received:

Works under general supervision. May work independently or with other skilled or semi-skilled workers with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Install, maintain, calibrate, and repair sewer flow monitoring equipment in manholes, surface water monitoring stations, remote camera stations and rain gauges for use in hydraulic modeling studies, wholesale wastewater billing and SSO mitigation efforts. Assists staff in remediating spill sites by removing debris and disinfecting areas for proper cleanup and disposal of related sanitary debris.
• Monitors historical problem sites due to precipitation through websites and rain gauges throughout the City for site inspection and field actions.
• Locates, identifies, and inspects asset issues, notifies inspectors, and visits spills at facilities or sites in the service area, locating new issues for correction.
• Monitors and protects waterways of the State through inspection of creeks and stormwater drainage systems within the City of Atlanta.
• Attends meetings with modeling staff and IJ partners, gathers and disperses information from these meetings.
• Conducts color dye tests and sonar tests for flow and blockage results.
• Performs Class 1, 2, and 3 repairs (High/low Flows, Dead batteries, sensor failure, lighting damage, modem reset/failure, Data retriever, etc.).
• Performs site maintenance (Manhole entry, equipment installations, programming equipment, cutting trees and grass).
• Performs office and warehouse tasks (Data processing for IJ analysts, inventory management, safety meetings, mandatory classes, and daily vehicle inspections).
• Uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• May perform other duties as assigned.

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. GOA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of Electronics, general tools and their respective uses, process control or
• Knowledge of sewer flow/rainfall monitoring equipment
• Knowledge of pass confined space entry certification after receiving classroom training
• Skilled in understanding maintenance and/or construction activities
• Skilled in comprehending standard workplace safety practices and procedures
• Ability to comprehend all applicable laws, standards, OSHA, and NIOSH safety regulations
• Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, technical leads, managers, city staff including Division Chiefs, Bureau Directors, Legal Staff, and Commissioner and members of the general public
• Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear, and effective manner, have good organizational and technical skills. Must be able to read, understand, and interpret technical reports, technical manuals, and related material

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants for this position must have a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental, Biological Sciences or Geophysical Science, OR equivalent combination of experience which will be considered under prescribed guidelines & at least one year of experience in Flow or Remote Monitoring.

Licensures and Certifications:

Applicants must possess a valid Georgia Driver's License at the time of appointment. License must remain valid while in this classification.

• Applicants must be able to pass both state and federal background checks

Preferred Requirements:

Sewer flow monitoring experience, process control, mechanical/maintenance experience, engineering OR any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Work Environment:

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with the job. Job duties will be conducted in inclement weather year-round and may require traveling on foot through areas with no developed access.

Lifting Requirements:

Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly 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 qualiied 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 beneits 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.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran''s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.

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