Houston Water Operations Supervisor - DWO

Water Otter Job Board; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical

Dental

Vision

Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

Retirement pension

403(b) / 457 plan

Zusammenfassung

The City of Houston's Public Works Department seeks a skilled supervisor for the Houston Water / Drinking Water Operations division. This role oversees plant operations, schedules staff, and ensures regulatory compliance across multiple locations with rotating shifts.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, at least five years’ experience including 18 months in sludge treatment equipment operation, and a valid Texas driver’s license. SCADA experience is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Five years of work experience are required, including eighteen months of experience in the operation of flash drying units or dewatering equipment used in a sludge process facility.
• Requires a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.
• May require a Texas Commercial driver's license.
• Requires a valid TCEQ Class "B" Water Operator's certificate appropriate to position location, such as surface water.
• Preference will be given to applicants with experience operating a large surface water treatment plant using SCADA.
• Veteran preference may be given under Executive Order 1-6.

Aufgaben

• Supervises and monitors plant operations, schedules, and personnel.
• Enforces policies to ensure compliance with State and Federal permits.
• Trains and develops personnel to improve performance.
• Monitors computer systems and implements operational changes.
• Dispatches crew for scheduled/unscheduled repairs.
• Reviews plant logs and prepares responses for regulatory agencies.

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted from : ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division/Section : Houston Water / Drinking Water Operations

Location : Various Locations

Workdays & Hours : Mon - Sun, 6:00 am - 6:00 pm Rotating Shifts*

Subject to change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Supervises and monitors plant operations, work schedules and personnel. Enforce policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with State and Federal permits to protect the public’s health and environment. Counsels, trains and develops personnel to improve performance. Schedules personnel for selected training programs. Monitors computer systems to detect normal and abnormal conditions and implements operational changes. Dispatches crew for scheduled/unscheduled repairs. Checks for unsafe conditions and equipment malfunctions. Reviews plant log to identify problems within the facility. Picks up supplies and materials needed to support maintenance and operating activities. Oversee special projects and repairs. Prepares responses for TCEQ (Texas Commission Environmental Quality) and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and maintains other records.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/WORKING CONDITIONS

This position involves considerable physical exertion, such as regular climbing of ladders, lifting of heavy objects (up to 80 pounds) on a highly frequent basis and/or assuming awkward positions for long periods of time. There are occasional exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution.

This is a Department of Houston Public Works position at the Tier 1 Level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a high school diploma or GED certificate.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Five years of work experience are required, including eighteen months of experience in the operation of flash drying units or dewatering equipment used in a sludge process facility.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

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

May require a Texas Commercial driver's license.

Requires a valid TCEQ Class "B" Water Operator's certificate appropriate to position location, such as surface water.

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to the applicants who have experience in operation of large surface water treatment plant by utilizing SCADA. Preference will be given to applicants having operations and maintenance experience working at a larger (>20mgd) surface water treatment plant.

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

ELECTION/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 19

Equal Opportunity Employment

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 .

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: Continuous