Public Works Maintenance Manager/TDO

City of Houston
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2024 CLOSED ON 5/22/2024

Job Posting for Public Works Maintenance Manager/TDO at City of Houston

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
 
Section: Ditch Maintenance/TDO
Reporting Location: 1700 E. Crosstimbers.
Workdays & Hours: TBD*
Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Manages and directs the field maintenance operations, activities, and staff for the Ditch Maintenance section within the Storm Water Operations Branch (SWOB) of Transportation and Drainage Operations (TDO). Enacts policies originating from the Mayor or department administrators; develops, maintains, and interprets policy, ensuring consistent application. Plans, organizes, directs, and reviews operations, facilities, and staff as it relates to Ditch maintenance operations. 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 affects activities and initiates actions, made necessary by such changes. Implements and participates in modifying emergency preparedness plan. Gives personnel attention to emergency or special projects; 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 as required. Assists in the preparation of annual operating budget request. 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 staff. Plans, manages, and directs the field operation and maintenance for the City’s Open Drainage Infrastructure (with a focus on detention ponds, roadside and off-road ditches) and managing related equipment. Forecast program needs and develop/revise multi-year programs including an annual infrastructure program maintenance plan. Develops, maintains, update Standard of Operations for each mission critical service and training certification program under respective responsibility areas. Develops working relationships and communicates with internal and external stakeholders regarding maintenance plans, customer complaints and inquiries.

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. 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 Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier I Level. 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.  Preference will be given to qualified candidates with prior experience in the capacity of a manager or supervisor operating and maintaining Open Drainage Infrastructure (with a focus on detention ponds, roadside and off-road ditches) and managing related equipment.

 **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.**SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED:   None
 However, the department may administer a 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.
 
 SALARY INFORMATION
 Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE: 29
 
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov
 
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-6036.
 
If you need special services or accommodations 832-393-6036 (TTY 7-1-1)
 
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
 
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
 
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.  
 
EEO Equal Employment Opportunity
 
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.
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