FIELD SUPERVISOR (Wastewater Operations)

City of Houston•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Supervisor plans, coordinates, and directs groups of employees providing collection system, wastewater treatment plant, and lift station services. The position organizes and assigns collection system maintenance crew work, monitors work in progress, ensures crews have adequate supplies and functioning equipment, and resolves staffing, equipment, and operational problems. The supervisor reviews operating policies and procedures, recommends and implements approved changes, trains new employees, maintains attendance records, conducts and discusses performance evaluations, and prepares production reports. The role also assists with daily operations as needed, drives a City vehicle, oversees preventive maintenance of vehicles, yard, equipment, plant machinery, and tools, and ensures crews follow safety regulations. This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier I level and is designated as a safety-impact position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Four years of progressively responsible work experience in the maintenance field; a bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the experience requirement.
May require a valid Texas Class C driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's driving policy.
The position is subject to random drug testing; for promotional candidates, an assignment drug test is required.
All new hires and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of application information.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to eligible veteran applicants who possess the required qualifications and are among the most qualified candidates, consistent with Executive Order 1-6.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and direct employees providing collection system, wastewater treatment plant, and lift station services.
Organize and assign work to collection system maintenance crews and monitor work in progress.
Ensure employees have adequate supplies and properly functioning equipment.
Analyze and resolve staff, equipment, and operating problems.
Review operational policies and procedures, recommend efficiency improvements, and implement approved changes.
Train new employees.
Maintain employee attendance records.
Prepare periodic employee performance evaluations and review them with employees.
Prepare periodic production reports as required or requested.
Assist with daily operations tasks as needed and drive a City vehicle.
Oversee preventive maintenance of assigned vehicles, yard, equipment, plant machinery, and tools.
Observe safety regulations and ensure crews follow them.