Water Resources Team Lead Senior Program Manager

ABOUT GEFA

Founded in 1985, the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) directs programs that improve Georgia’s environment, protect natural resources, and promote economic development. GEFA provides loans for water, wastewater, and solid waste infrastructure; manages energy efficiency and renewable energy programs; administers land conservation loans; and monitors state-owned fuel storage tanks. This is an exciting time to join the GEFA team as the state of Georgia makes historic investments in water and energy with federal and state funding. In the last five years, GEFA has executed over $2 billion in water infrastructure loans and grants to communities throughout Georgia. Much of this funding is dedicated to small and disadvantaged communities.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

The GEFA Water Resources Division finances water infrastructure projects that enable economic development and provide healthy, safe drinking water to communities. GEFA is seeking individuals with initiative and critical problem-solving skills who are passionate about clean water and enjoy a fast-paced environment. As a GEFA Team Lead Program Manager in the Water Resources Division (WRD), you will use your skills and knowledge to make a difference in the lives of the people throughout the state of Georgia.

The Team Lead plays a key role on the WRD leadership team and is responsible for managing GEFA’s Clean Water programs. These programs provide financing for sewer, wastewater, stormwater, and nonpoint source pollution projects, as well as land, energy, and water conservation initiatives. Program areas include the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), Georgia Fund, Helene Resilience Fund, and the Emerging Contaminants Program.

This position oversees a team of project managers and is responsible for administering both state and federal grant and loan programs. The ideal candidate will be a motivated leader with experience in water quality, infrastructure financing, team management, and compliance with federal program requirements. Major responsibilities for this position include :

Leadership and Team Management

• Supervise and mentor a team of project managers responsible for implementing and monitoring CWSRF-funded infrastructure projects.
• Assign workloads, provide technical guidance, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Foster a collaborative, results-driven team environment focused on efficiency, regulatory compliance, and customer service.
• Coordinate training and professional development opportunities to support team growth and effectiveness.

Program Management

Outreach

Travel is mandatory and averages 25 percent.

GEFA values our employees. We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, work / life balance work schedules, and opportunities for career growth and development.

Minimum Qualifications (Position Specific)

Note : An equivalent combination of education and / or job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications (Position Specific)

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following :

Note : GEFA reserves the right to hire at a higher or lower-level position and salary based on candidate qualifications.

SALARY RANGE : $97,000 - $112,000

Please Note : All qualified, prospective candidates will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of resumes received in this office, we are unable to provide information on your resume status. No notifications will be sent to prospective candidates except those who are selected for interviews. HR reserves the right to amend the recruitment dates on any job posting if we receive an overwhelming number of resumes.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

An Equal Opportunity Employer

GEFA does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment.