DWM Water Quality Control Specialist

Posting expires: October 23, 2025

Salary range: $42, $53,228.56

General Description and Classification Standards:

Disinfects new and relined water mains and storage tanks, investigates complaints concerning water quality, and routinely flushes distribution system fire hydrants for water quality.

Supervision Received:

This employee will often work independently or with a small team to complete tasks after receiving training. This employee will report to a supervisor and receive training from their supervisor and may also shadow peers for experience. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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

• Consults customers about water quality in their businesses and residences; investigates and takes action to resolve complaints such as discoloration, taste/odor, and air in the line.
• Collects and analyzes representative water samples.
• Tests treated water to check for appropriate chlorine levels.
• Operates water line valves and fire hydrants to ensure proper water flow.
• Operates and maintains portable chemical feed equipment to ensure proper dosage of chemical solutions.
• Reviews plat cards and as-built plans.
• Ensure job site is safe and equipment is operated in a safe manner.
• Wears all required PPE while performing tasks.
• Assists in training new employees.
• 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. COA 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 basic computer skills (Word processing, e-mail, Microsoft Office).
• Ability to drive and navigate to different job sites, operate equipment, lift and reach, interpret maps and diagrams, document work using written or digital forms. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience – High school diploma, or equivalent and three (3) years of water quality/purification or distribution experience.

Licensures and Certifications – Valid Georgia driver's license. Must obtain a valid Georgia Water Distribution license within one year of employment.

Preferred Requirements – None.

Work Environment:

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

Lifting Requirements: 

Medium work:  Exerting up to 50 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 qualified 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 benefits 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.