Assistant Public Works Maintenance Manager (Wastewater Operations)

Careers In Government, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Hybrid-telework for eligible positions

Health coverage

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking a skilled professional for the Public Works Wastewater Operations role in Houston, TX. The position involves directing wastewater maintenance, coordinating with departments and agencies, and ensuring efficient operations.

The candidate will plan schedules, review procedures, and assist in budgeting and training programs, with a focus on safety and compliance. This is a Tier I level Civil Service role with competitive benefits and a criminal background check requirement.

Qualifications

• Requires ability and knowledge for analysis and interpretation of 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 required.
• Six (6) years of experience closely related to the activities of the branch or division are required.
• Requires a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.
• Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage Public Works wastewater maintenance and repairs and staff.
• Plan and organize schedules; direct and review wastewater activities for completion.
• Coordinate with other departments, outside agencies, committees, and civic associations.
• Review methods and procedures to maintain and improve efficiency; evaluate performance and implement improvements.
• Maintain knowledge of technology and legislative changes affecting activities.
• Implement and monitor technical and safety training.
• Assist annually in fiscal year budget preparation.

Skills

Wastewater operations

Policy implementation

Budget preparation

Safety training

Education

Associate's degree in a technical field

Job description

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested
Service Line/ Section: Houston Water/Wastewater Operations
Reporting Location: 7440 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77051, USA*
Workdays & Hours: M - F, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m.*
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists in directing and managing Public Works wastewater maintenance and repairs, and associated personnel. Assists in enacting policy; develops, maintains, and interprets Branch and Departmental policies. Plans, organizes schedules, directs, and reviews various wastewater maintenance activities to ensure implementation and completion. Coordinates work of section and works cooperatively with other Departments, Branches, outside agencies, committees, and civic associations. 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. Maintains current knowledge of technology and legislative changes which 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 occasionally requires stooping, bending, or exposure to outside conditions for long periods of time in various elements. The position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items, (up to 40 pounds) and/or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis.

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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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 are 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

**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.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None
However, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.

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.

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

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.

EOE 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.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

Closing Date/Time: 11/15/2026 11:59 PM Central