Athens Clarke County Seeks Environmental Engineer for Public Utilities

Please submit the original Employment Application either in-person or via mail to our office at 375 Satula Avenue, Athens, GA  30601.  You may download the application form using the link in the Job Details section on the right-hand side of this notice. 

Plans and directs major system design improvements in water and wastewater.  Performs administrative/managerial and technical functions associated with directing activities within the Plant Operations Division of Public Utilities Department which includes the water treatment and wastewater treatment plants.  Manages laboratory activities for water, wastewater and stormwater to ensure compliance with Athens-Clarke County National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems permits and Withdrawal permits.  Manages the industrial pretreatment program.  

Qualified applicants must possess:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, major in Civil or Environmental Engineering:

2. Five years of experience involving water/wastewater design, laboratory procedures and requirements of a similar size system;

3. Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job;

4. Certification as an Engineer in Training;

5. Three years supervisory experience; and

6. A valid driver’s license. 

Certification as a Professional Engineer is preferred. See the job description for further details.

This position is a professional level position (at-will), and serves at the discretion of the Department Director.  

WORK SCHEDULE:  Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ( May have to work religious holidays). 

Athens-Clarke County maintains a drug-free workplace and it is a condition of employment that all employees be drug free. 

Notice: Drug and Alcohol use by Athens-Clarke County employees during assigned working hours, in government buildings or on government grounds or otherwise while on government business is prohibited.  This shall include the use of illegal substances, the abuse of prescription medications and the use of alcohol. Employees who test positive for drug use shall be terminated.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Miscellaneous Information

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Lori Pollock at lori.pollock@athensclarkecounty.com.

Job Details

Job ID000775CategoryFull-Time - Executive/Administrative/ProfessionalStatusOpen
Salary$55,635 – $75,000 depending upon qualificationsPublishedFeb 11, 2013Closing Open Until Filled Attached FilesEmployment Application Form
Environmental Engineer - Public Utilities Job Desc