PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE MANAGER (Storm Sewer Maintenance)

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Public Works is seeking a Public Works Maintenance Manager (Storm Sewer Maintenance) to lead the SWMB within Transportation & Drainage Operations in Houston, TX. The role manages staff, budgets, and SOPs, coordinating across divisions to ensure efficient storm sewer maintenance and emergency preparedness.

The position requires a 4-year degree and 7+ years of supervisory public works experience; SAP/IMS and MS Office proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, public administration, or related field.
• Seven years of progressive supervisory experience in public works.
• Experience with Open/Closed Drainage Infrastructure preferred.
• Substitution of experience for education allowed.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Storm Sewer Maintenance section within SWMB, directing operations and personnel.
• Develops policies, budgets, and SOPs, ensuring policy compliance.
• Coordinates with other sections and departments to optimize operations.
• Reviews performance, expenditures, and training to improve efficiency.
• Prepares annual operating budget requests and analyses vendor needs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Policy development

Budgeting

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

IMS

Job description

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Full Time

Job Number

39622

Houston Public Works

Division

Transportation & Drainage Operations (TDO)

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division/Section:Transportation and Drainage Operations/Storm Sewer Maintenance

Reporting Location:5500 McCarty St, Houston, TX 77029

Workdays & Hours:TBD*

*Subject to Change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manages and directs the overall operation, activities, and personnel of a section within the within the Storm Water Maintenance Branch (SWMB) of the Transportation and Drainage Operations (TDO). Enacts policies originating from the Mayor or department administrators; develops, maintains, and interprets policy, ensuring consistent application. Plan, organizes, directs, and reviews operations, facilities, and personnel. Works cooperatively and coordinates activities with other sections, service lines and departments. Reviews and critiques methods and procedures regularly to maintain and improve efficient operations; evaluates individual and group performance; makes needed improvements. Maintains current knowledge of technological and legislative changes, which affect activities and initiates actions, made necessary by such changes. Implements and participates in modifying emergency preparedness plan. Gives personnel attention to emergency or special problems; responds to complaints or inquiries from the public, City officials or outside agencies. Forecasts future program needs and identifies scope and budget. Conducts periodic review of expenditures and recommends program or budget adjustments are required. Oversees preparation of purchase orders, research to determine specifications and discusses needs with vendors. Assists in the preparation of annual operating budget requests. Presents information concerning the Houston Public Works to interested citizens' groups on an as requested basis. Reviews hiring recommendations and job performance evaluations for consistency and compliance with City policy and procedures, AA/EEO goal implementation, effective counseling, and career development training for personnel. Supervises the preparation of budget estimates; plans personnel allotments and maintains budget control over personnel, equipment, and materials. Develop, maintain, update Standard of Operations (SOP) for each mission critical service and training certification program under respective responsibility areas.

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 Public Works & Engineering 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 years of experience closely related to the activities of the area or division to be supervised are required.

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

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with prior experience in the capacity of a supervisor (or above) operating and maintaining Open and Closed Drainage Infrastructure and managing related equipment. Other preferences include:

• Experience using Microsoft Office, SAP, IMS
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• High multi-tasking proficiency

** 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 departmentmayadminister skills assessment test.

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.

Pay Grade - 29

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

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.