Discover the best of suburban and urban living in Chatham County, Coastal Georgia. This welcoming community offers an excellent balance for living, working, and enjoying life. As the fifth-oldest county in Georgia and the largest outside of Atlanta, Chatham County has a lot to offer. You'll love our beautiful riverfront, which includes the city of Savannah and a three-mile beach on Tybee Island. Chatham County Government is supported by over 2,100 diverse team members across 40 departments, all dedicated to serving the county. We draw talent nationwide by providing outstanding benefits, competitive salaries, and growth opportunities. Join Team Chatham today! Description Take the next step in your career by applying for this exciting leadership opportunity in Public Works. If you are an experienced wastewater professional with strong leadership, technical, and project management skills, we encourage you to apply and become an important part of our team! Examples of Duties Contract Management & Oversight Manages, evaluates, and oversees external contractors hired for specialized maintenance (e.g., large-scale cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining, major main replacements, and complex lift station overhauls). Coordinates immediate mobilization of emergency repair contractors during catastrophic system failures, line breaks, or structural collapses. Drafts technical specifications and scopes of work for Request for Proposals (RFPs) and bidding documents. Serves as the primary point of contact for contractors in the field, ensuring all work matches municipal engineering standards and contractual obligations. Reviews, verifies, and approves contractor invoices, change orders, and project timelines before submitting them to the Public Works Director. Asset Management & Service Tracking (OpenGov) Utilizes OpenGov software daily to track, document, and schedule all system maintenance activities, asset conditions, and work orders. Monitors, assigns, and resolves citizen requests for services and system work orders within the OpenGov platform. Leverages OpenGov data to generate operational reports, identify recurring infrastructure issues, and justify capital improvement needs to the Public Works Director.

Emergency Response Requirements Routine Emergencies:

Must respond via phone within 15 minutes and arrive on-site within 45 minutes of notification during off-hours.

Contractor Mobilization:

Must coordinate and establish contact with emergency repair contractors within 30 minutes of verifying a major system failure.

On-Site Command:

Must remain on-site or establish an incident command post until the emergency repair contractor has mitigated the immediate hazard. Departmental Management & Reporting Reports operational updates, contractor performance, budgetary variances, and infrastructure needs regularly to the Public Works Director. Assists the Public Works Director in developing, implementing, and monitoring the annual division budget and capital improvement plans. Collaborates with the Public Works Director and consulting engineers to review plans for system expansions or private development tie-ins. System Operations & Maintenance Directs routine in-house preventive maintenance programs, including hydro-jetting, mechanical rodding, and CCTV inspections. Manages the operations, monitoring, and mechanical repair of all municipal lift stations. Leads immediate emergency response operations for system blockages, line breaks, and equipment failures. Regulatory Compliance & Safety Maintains compliance with EPA and state environmental regulations for wastewater collection. Implements the Capacity, Management, Operation, and Maintenance (CMOM) program. Investigates, documents, and reports Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) to regulatory bodies and the Public Works Director. Enforces safety protocols, including confined space entry, trench shoring, and traffic control, ensuring both staff and active contractors follow OSHA regulations. Personnel Supervision Supervises, schedules, and trains the collection system crew, equipment operators, and technicians. Conducts performance evaluations and coordinates employee development with the Public Works Director. Minimum Qualifications Associate Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, and Technical training in wastewater collection, hydraulics, or construction management; and Three (3) or more years of experience in Public Works, Solid Waste Management, Construction Management, or Engineering operations, including supervisory experience; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must possess a State Water Collection System Operator Certification OR be able to obtain certification within a specified timeframe. Must be proficient with OpenGov software (or similar enterprise asset management systems), GIS mapping software, and lift station telemetry/SCADA platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

Six (6) or more years of experience in wastewater collection system maintenance and operation, including supervisory experience, in Public Works, Construction Management, or Engineering operations. Experience managing municipal contractors or public works construction projects. Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team. In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing. Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications. Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity , religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.