Assistant Public Works Maintenance Manager (Wastewater Operations)

City of Houston • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Public Works Maintenance Manager assists in directing and managing wastewater maintenance and repairs and associated personnel for Houston Water/Wastewater Operations. The role helps enact and interpret Branch and Departmental policies, plans and coordinates maintenance activities, and reviews work to support efficient operations and timely completion. It coordinates with other departments, branches, outside agencies, committees, and civic associations; evaluates performance and recommends operational improvements; monitors relevant technology and legislative changes; and implements technical and safety training. The position also assists with annual fiscal-year budget preparation.

This is a Tier I Department of Houston Public Works position. It is based at 7440 Cullen Blvd, Houston, Texas, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., subject to change. The role involves occasional stooping, bending, or prolonged exposure to outdoor conditions, as well as routine lifting of items up to 40 pounds and extended walking on rough surfaces. It is designated as a safety impact position and is subject to random drug testing. Candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.

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 in a specialty or technical field.
• Advanced vocational or electronic skills, or basic knowledge of a professional field; characteristic preparation includes an associate degree or certification/licensing in a technical specialty program lasting over 18 months and up to 3 years.
• A valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's driving policy.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.
• Directly related professional experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to eligible veteran applicants who meet the qualifications and are among the most qualified candidates, subject to other factors under Executive Order 1-6.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing and managing wastewater maintenance, repairs, and associated personnel.
• Assist in enacting policy and develop, maintain, and interpret Branch and Departmental policies.
• Plan, organize, schedule, direct, and review wastewater maintenance activities to ensure implementation and completion.
• Coordinate section work and cooperate with other departments, branches, outside agencies, committees, and civic associations.
• Regularly 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 technology and legislative changes affecting assigned activities, and initiate necessary actions.
• Implement and monitor technical and safety training.
• Assist annually in fiscal-year budget preparation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree