Public Works Maintenance Manager (Drinking Water)

Careers In Government, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Pension plan

Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

Professional development opportunities

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

City of Houston – Houston Public Works seeks a Division Manager for Distribution System Maintenance to oversee operations, repairs and personnel for a water distribution facility. You will plan and supervise maintenance of mains, valves, hydrants, and related assets, ensuring asset management and inventory control, policy interpretation, and compliance with safety training.

Responsibilities include coordinating contractor work, monitoring routes, evaluating performance, and aligning with other

Qualifications

• Requires a formal 4-year degree or equivalent training.
• Experience supervising maintenance operations preferred.
• Knowledge of asset management and budgeting concepts beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversees operations, repairs, and personnel for distribution maintenance.
• Plans preventive maintenance of mains, valves, hydrants, and manholes.
• Coordinates with other departments and agencies.
• Monitors routes, productivity, and safety training; ensures policy compliance.

Skills

Business Management

Public Utilities

Water distribution

GIS/GIMS

Microsoft Office

Education

4-year college degree

Tools

INFOR

Work Order System

GIS/GIMS

Job description

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