Public Works Maintenance Manager (Drinking Water)

Water Otter Job Board; Houston (TX); Hybride; USD 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health coverage

Dental

Vision

Wellness

Pension plan

457 deferred compensation plan

Vacation days

Holidays

Résumé du poste

The City of Houston is seeking a seasoned leader to oversee the Houston Drinking Water Distribution System Maintenance and Operations. This role manages repairs, preventive maintenance, and gas of water mains, valves, hydrants, manholes, and related facilities while ensuring asset management and safety standards.

Ideal candidate has a 4-year degree, 7+ years of supervisory experience, and familiarity with INFOR, GIS/GIMS, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Requires a thorough understanding of analytical, technical or professional discipline.
• Seven (7) years of related supervisory experience.
• Education substitution allowed on a year-for-year basis.

Responsabilités

• Oversees and directs operations for Distribution System Maintenance and Operations.
• Plans and supervises repair and preventive maintenance of water mains, valves, hydrants, and related facilities.
• Maintains asset management and inventory control knowledge.
• Monitors contractors/inspectors to meet contractual requirements.
• Coordinates work with other departments and agencies to ensure efficient operations.
• Implements training and keeps current on technology and regulatory changes.
• Monitors budgeting and assists in annual budget preparation.

Connaissances

Leadership

Budgeting

Policy development

Contractor management

Safety training

Strategic planning

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

INFOR

GIS/GIMS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Description du poste

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Division/Section: Houston Drinking Water / System Maintenance

Reporting Location: Various Locations*

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 4:00PM

*Subject to Change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Oversees, manages, and directs the operations, repairs, and associated personnel for a Distribution System Maintenance and Operations facility. Plans and supervises the repair and preventive maintenance of a portion of the city's water mains, valves, fire hydrants, manholes and other facilities. Familiarity with water assets, asset management, and inventory control concepts are necessary. Assists in enacting policy; develops, maintains and interprets branch and/or division and/or departmental policies. Ensures that section maintains current motor vehicle records and defensive driving certificates.

Manages section to ensure that contractors/inspectors meet contractual requirements. Monitors routes and productivity to ensure efficient operations. Manages section to ensure that teams respond to water main and service lines breaks, low pressure and out of water work orders. Coordinates work of sections and works cooperatively with other departments, divisions, 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. Monitors budget status and assist annually in fiscal year budget preparation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is mostly physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are occasions where the individual will have routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises, and minor burns. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e. essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditioning. Requires the ability to make simple gross motor responses within large tolerances.

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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline would normally be obtained through a formal 4-year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Seven (7) years of experience closely related to the activities of the area or division to be supervised are required.

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

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERENCES

Preferences will be given to applicants with experience in Business Management, Public Utilities, and maintaining the City's water distribution system. Ability to maintain current knowledge of technical and legislative changes which affect activities and initiate actions, made necessary by such changes. Ability to develop productivity measures, monitor performance and personnel. Knowledge of INFOR or a work order system; Geographic Information Science/Geographic Information Management Systems (GIS/GIMS); and experience in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Preference will also be given to applicants with a Collection III or Distribution B license or the ability to acquire a license within twenty-four (24) months of hire/promotion. Hold a Valid Driver License and compliance with the City of Houston's 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: 29

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

EOE 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.

Closing Date/Time: 10/26/2026 11:59 PM Central