ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE MANAGER (Drinking Water Operations)

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston's Houston Water-Drinking Water Operations division seeks a supervisor to lead a Distribution System Maintenance & Operations team. You will plan, supervise and evaluate staff, ensuring hydrants, valves, and water lines are maintained and safe.

Requires an Associate's degree or technical certification and at least six years of related experience; Texas driver license is required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, GeoLink HUB and IPS software is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires ability and knowledge to analyze and interpret procedures, policies and practices in a technical field.
• An Associate's degree or certification/licensing in a technical specialty program of over 18 months and up to 3 years duration is characteristic of this level.
• Six (6) years of experience closely related to the activities of the branch or division are required.
• Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Requires a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with City of Houston driving policy.
• Preference given to knowledge of water utility operations, asset management, backhoe operations, and familiarity with Microsoft Apps, GeoLink HUB, and IPS (INFOR).
• Preference to eligible veterans per Executive Order 1-6.
• Selection/Skills Tests Required: None, but skills assessment may be administered.
• Safety: This is a Safety Impact Position; random drug testing may apply; pre-employment drug test and physical.
• All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, organize and evaluate personnel within Distribution System Maintenance & Operations.
• Review and optimize procedures for efficient operations and performance.
• Coordinate work with other departments and external agencies.
• Maintain project records and prepare reports for supervisor.
• Assist in policy development and budget preparation.

Skills

Leadership

Process improvement

Budgeting

Project management

Education

Associate's degree

Technical certification/licensing

Tools

Microsoft Office

GeoLink Enterprise HUB

IPS (INFOR) software

Work order systems

Job description

Applications accepted from:

All Persons Interested

Division:

Houston Water-Drinking Water Operations/Distribution System Maintenance & Operations

Reporting Location:

Various Locations*

Workdays & Hours:

Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM* — *Subject to Change

Description of Duties/Essential Functions

Perform functions in the planning, supervision, organization, and evaluation of personnel within a Distribution System Maintenance and Operations facility. Familiarity with the repair and maintenance of hydrants, valves, and water lines; fire hydrant cycles, water assets, asset management/inventory control concepts, and backhoe operations are necessary. Reviews and critiques methods and procedures regularly to maintain and improve efficient area operations; evaluates individual and group performance and makes or recommends needed improvements. Review specifications and make recommendations to optimize operations. Maintains project records and provides reports to the supervisor. Assists in enacting policy; develops, maintains, and interprets branch and/or division and/or departmental policies. Coordinates work of section and works cooperatively with other departments, divisions, branches, outside agencies, committees, and civic associations. Creative problem-solver with the ability to demonstrate strong leadership and process improvement skills. Maintains current knowledge of technology and legislative changes that affect specific activities and initiates actions made necessary by such changes. Implements and monitors technical and safety training. Assists annually in fiscal year budget preparation.

Working Conditions

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.Requires the ability to make simple gross motor responses with large tolerances.

This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier I Level.

Educational Requirements

Requires the ability and knowledge for analysis and interpretation of procedures, policies and practices attainable through specific education and/or training programs in a specialty or technical field. Requires advanced vocational or electronic skills or a basic knowledge of a professional field.

An Associate's degree or certification/licensing in a technical specialty program of over 18 months and up to 3 years duration is characteristic of this level.

Experience Requirements

Six (6) years of experience closely related to the activities of the branch or division are required.

Substitution:

Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

License Requirements

Requires a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

Preferences will be given to individuals with knowledge of and experience in water utility operations, utility asset management (including water line, fire hydrant, and valve repairs and preventive maintenance), backhoe operations, and water utility repair parts. Preference will also be given to applicants with experience and demonstrated skills in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, & Outlook), GeoLink Enterprise HUB, and IPS (INFOR) software or a work order system.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

Selection/Skills Tests Required:

None. However, the department may administer skills assessment test.

Safety Impact Position: YES

If YES, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

Salary Information

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade - 26

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.