Project Manager (Wastewater Operations)

Careers In Government, Inc.

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

City of Houston is seeking a Compliance Inspector for the Houston Water/Wastewater Operations to oversee the wastewater treatment system, conduct routine inspections, and ensure regulatory compliance across multiple facilities.

The role emphasizes field work five days a week, reporting findings, and coordinating corrective actions while maintaining professional relationships with plant personnel.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or related field.
Four (4) years of experience in construction, construction inspection, design, landscape design, geotechnical, environmental or related field.
Substitution: related professional architectural, construction or landscape design experience may substitute the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

Provide independent, routine operational oversight and internal compliance auditing of the city's wastewater treatment system (38 WWTPs and 365 lift stations).
Conduct frequent hands-on inspections of facilities and lift stations to evaluate operations, documentation, and compliance with permits and procedures.
Identify, document, and communicate non-compliance or deficiencies; prepare non-compliance reports and track corrective actions.
Serve as internal check-and-balance between plant operations and management; provide field-based oversight five days per week.

Job description

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED. Service Line/Section: Houston Water/Wastewater Operations. Location: 611 Walker St, Houston, TX 77002, USA. Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday/8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. *Subject to change.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The primary purpose of this position is to provide independent, routine operational oversight and internal compliance auditing of the City's wastewater treatment system, consisting of 38 wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and 365 lift stations. The position will function as an internal compliance inspector, helping ensure that facilities are operated safely, consistently, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable TCEQ requirements, wastewater permits, City policies, operating procedures, and industry standards. The Compliance Inspector will conduct frequent hands-on inspections of wastewater treatment facilities and lift stations to evaluate plant operations, operator performance, maintenance practices, documentation, housekeeping, equipment condition, process control, sampling and monitoring activities, and overall compliance. The position will maintain a strong field presence and will routinely visit facilities throughout the system, with the expectation of conducting facility visits on a daily basis. The position will independently identify, document, and communicate actual or potential non-compliance, operational deficiencies, permit concerns, procedural violations, and other conditions that could negatively impact regulatory compliance or plant performance. The employee will prepare non-compliance reports and inspection documentation when deficiencies are identified and will track corrective actions through completion. This position will serve as an internal check-and-balance function between plant operations and management. This position will provide an independent level of oversight to ensure that established procedures, permits, regulatory requirements, and operational expectations are being followed consistently across all facilities. This position will be primarily field-based and onsite at facilities five days per week. Daily facility visits and routine inspections are essential functions of the position. The employee will spend significant time in the field observing operations, inspecting facilities, reviewing records, communicating with plant personnel, documenting deficiencies, and following up on corrective actions. The position is intended to provide continuous operational oversight and accountability across the wastewater system, helping identify problems before they become regulatory violations and ensuring that plant personnel maintain facilities in compliance with applicable requirements. The employee must be comfortable asking difficult questions, challenging practices that do not meet established requirements, documenting deficiencies objectively, and holding personnel accountable for timely corrective action while maintaining a professional and collaborative working relationship.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position requires frequent field work at wastewater treatment plants, lift stations, and related facilities. Duties require stooping, bending, climbing, walking, and/or lifting items of up to 30 pounds, with occasional periods of walking on uneven or rough surfaces. The position involves routine exposure to outdoor environmental conditions, including moderate heat, cold, moisture, wetness, and unpleasant air conditions. Employees may be exposed to wastewater, soiled materials, odors, and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions and treatment chemicals. The employee must be capable of working safely in and around wastewater treatment facilities and lift stations and following all applicable safety procedures and personal protective equipment requirements. Regular travel between facilities is required, and the employee must be able to conduct inspections and perform duties independently in a variety of field environments.

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier II Level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field based on the responsibilities of the position. Considerable knowledge of design or construction is required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Four (4) years of experience in construction, construction inspection, design, landscape design, geotechnical, environmental or a closely related field are required.

Substitution: Directly related professional architectural, construction or landscape design experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None.

PREFERENCES

Preferred 5 years of progressively responsible, hands-on experience in wastewater treatment plant operations, regulatory compliance and facility inspections.

Preferred Valid TCEQ Class C occupational license in wastewater treatment . Applicants should have extensive experience in wastewater treatment plant operations, regulatory compliance, facility inspections, and working with all levels of plant stakeholders, including operators, supervisors, management, contractors, engineers, and customers.

Applicants with strong knowledge of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requirements, wastewater permits, operational standards, recordkeeping, sampling, reporting, and regulatory compliance are highly preferred. The ideal candidate will have the ability to identify operational deficiencies, document findings, communicate corrective actions, and work effectively with plant personnel to ensure deficiencies are corrected in a timely manner.

Applicants must be able to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team. Strong communication, documentation, organizational, investigative, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Also those who posses a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP 2-2).

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 24.

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: