Project Technician IV (Wastewater Operations)

City of Houston • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides general administrative and technical support to develop, prepare, and implement specifications and plans for Collection System projects, ensuring conformance to project specifications, contract documents, and systems. The position supports Houston Water/Wastewater Operations and is based at 3100 Galveston Rd. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., subject to change. This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level and is designated as a safety-impact position.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Engineering, Drafting, Designing, or a closely related field; directly related professional experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Five years of related experience, such as surveying, engineering, drafting, and/or designing.
• May require 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.
• As a safety-impact position, the job is subject to random drug testing; candidates for promotional appointments must pass an assignment drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for experience with sanitary sewer maintenance rehabilitation and work order issuance.
• Working knowledge of Contract Management System, Geographical Information Systems, and Infor System is a plus.
• Eligible veteran applicants receive preference when they meet the qualifications and applicable selection criteria.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documentation authorizing payments to contractors.
• Prepare and update reports, records, and files, including receiving and processing contractors’ as-built drawings, survey videos, and post videos; filing and scanning items; creating tracking transmittals; completing activity sheets; and distributing materials to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
• Research and collect data from various departments and other sources.
• Instruct contractors on understanding and using forms, gathering information, and operating systems.
• Supervise and prepare detailed lists of missing as-built drawings and post videos needed for substantial completion of each project, processing the lists quickly, accurately, and with minimal supervision.
• Assist technical personnel in locating project plans and specifications.
• Perform accurate abstracting for assessment projects.
• Prepare field investigation reports and maintain records of findings, as needed.

What This Job Offers

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