Assistant Public Works Maintenance Manager (Wastewater Operations)

City of Houston•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Public Works Maintenance Manager assists with managing Wastewater Operations related to emergency and standby generators and supervises the Emergency Generators Team. The position maintains portable and stationary generators, manages the Generator Maintenance Contract as the User Department Representative, and coordinates generator deployments with facility supervisors. It also coordinates work across sections and cooperates with other divisions, outside agencies, committees, and civic associations. The role assists in enacting policy, develops and interprets branch and/or division policies, and helps update and create operational procedures. It reviews work methods and procedures to maintain and improve operational efficiency, evaluates individual and group performance, and recommends improvements. The position keeps current with relevant technological and legislative changes, maintains records and reports, and provides input for planning and decision-making. The position implements the emergency preparedness plan; responds to emergencies, special problems, complaints, and inquiries; oversees preparation of purchase orders and vendor discussions; identifies and forecasts supply needs; and implements and monitors technical and safety training. It also makes presentations in training and safety sessions. The role participates in after-hours on-call duty.

Requirements

Six years of experience closely related to the activities of the branch or division.
Ability and knowledge for analysis and interpretation of procedures, policies, and practices, attainable through specific education and/or training programs in a specialty or technical field.
Advanced vocational or electronic skills, or basic knowledge of a professional field.
Valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.
Because this is a safety-impact position, it is subject to random drug testing; promotional candidates must pass an assignment drug test.

Nice To Haves

Eligible veteran applicants may receive preference if they possess the necessary qualifications, are among the most qualified candidates, and meet the other applicable factors under Executive Order 1-6.

Responsibilities

Assist in managing Wastewater Operations of emergency and standby generators.
Supervise the work of the Emergency Generators Team.
Maintain portable and stationary emergency generators.
Manage the Generator Maintenance Contract as User Department Representative (UDR).
Coordinate generator deployments with facility supervisors.
Coordinate work among sections and cooperate with other divisions, outside agencies, committees, and civic associations.
Assist in enacting policy and develop, maintain, and interpret branch and/or division policy.
Participate in updating and creating operational procedures.
Review and critique methods and procedures to maintain and improve operational efficiency.
Evaluate individual and group performance and make or recommend improvements.
Maintain current knowledge of technological and legislative changes affecting specific activities and initiate necessary actions.
Maintain records and reports of work scheduled and accomplished.
Provide input for decision-making and planning.
Implement the emergency preparedness plan and address emergency and special problems.
Respond to complaints or inquiries from the public, City officials, or agencies.
Oversee preparation of purchase orders, research specifications, and discuss needs with vendors.
Identify needs for supply agreements and forecast supply needs to ensure availability.
Implement and monitor technical and safety training and make presentations in training and safety sessions.
Participate in after-hours on-call duty.