Water Production Section Manager

Water Production Section Manager

Salary

$106,059.00 - $180,301.00 Annually

Location

Gwinnett County, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Appointed

Job Number

26-03955

Department

Department of Water Resources

Opening Date

07/16/2026

Closing Date

9/12/2026 12:00 AM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Class Summary

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced leader to serve as the Section Manager of Water Production. The Water Production Section Manager position is responsible for overseeing the operations of two water production facilities (98 MGD, and 150 MGD). The Operations Group is made up of approximately 50 operations staff and is responsible for producing safe, high-quality drinking water and complying with all permit requirements for Drinking Water. The Water Production Section Manager is responsible for the development and overall management of the operations budget at both facilities.

This is a unique opportunity to lead critical infrastructure operations, contribute to long-term asset sustainability, and drive trans-formative improvements in one of the largest water facilities in the region. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, project management, and technical expertise in facility operations. Experience with large-scale water production facilities, as well as a track record of successfully implementing asset management and information system improvements will be essential for success in this role.

Essential Duties

• Manage support functions across two large water production facilities.
• Conduct weekly safety meetings, periodic EH&S audits, and ensure EPA/OSHA/State compliance.
• Maintain personal command of all facility permit requirements.
• Maintain Process Control Strategies, ensuring all SOPs are current, established, and actively used.
• Prepare and present reports on projects, budgets, and personnel.
• Conduct daily/weekly team briefings; Promptly report and provide updates to Department Leadership; Act as a liaison by communicating water production matters to other divisions, departments, and Gwinnett County citizens.
• Manage facility O&M and capital budgets.
• Work closely with the Central Laboratory to maintain QA/QC protocols and manage all regulatory data.
• Work collaboratively with Section Managers for Maintenance and Predictive Maintenance to optimize the operation and maintenance of the facilities and review/update procedures and guidelines for operations and maintenance employees.
• Utilize DWR's in-house Employee Skills and Development (EDS) Program to track and maintain career paths for employees, manage performance, and support succession planning.
• Assist with developing the Capital Improvement Program and implementing the short-term and long-term rehabilitation and renewal programs.
• Benchmark facility performance, apply for state and EPA operational excellence awards, track industry trends, and develop improvement strategies.
• Create and maintain active Improvement Plan, track and act on suggestions, and manage capital forecasts.

Grade

The grade for this position is 108. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a closely related field AND

• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment, including two (2) years experience as a manager;

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.

• Georgia Class I Water Certification

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here.

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

For more information about this department, please click here.

Additional Information

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual's total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett's diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta's Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

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Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.

Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.

Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.

On average, our employees' benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!

In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees' medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!

Health

• Medical plans for active and retired employees
• Dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug plan

Wellness

• Onsite Employee Wellness Center
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Immunizations
• Wellness education and incentive programs
• Annual wellness fair

Family and Career

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Family planning benefits
• Four weeks of paid parental leave

Time

• Annual/Sick Leave
• 12 paid holidays per calendar year
• 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year

Money

• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available
• Retirement and Savings Plans
• 401(a) Defined Contribution
• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation
• Longevity pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial education programs

Protection

• Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Identity theft protection

To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here.

01

Have you completed a degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a related field?

• Have not completed a degree in the specified fields of study
• Completed associate degree in the specified fields of study
• Completed bachelors degree in the specified fields of study
• Completed masters degree or higher in the specified fields of study

02

If yes, please list the degree, the area of specialty, and how it relates to this position? If none, type n/a.

03

How many years of water treatment experience do you have?

• none
• less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 or more years

04

How many years of management experience do you have in the water treatment industry?

• none
• less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 or more years

05

Do you have Georgia Water Operator Class 1 License

• Yes
• No

06

What is the largest Water Treatment facility you have managed in million gallons per day (MDG)? If none, type N/A.

07

How many people have you directly supervised, and how many people have you been responsible for managing?

Required Question

Employer Gwinnett County

Address 75 Langley Drive

Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046

Phone 770.822.7915

770.822.7923

Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com