Public Works Maintenance Section Chief - DWO

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Service Line: Houston Drinking Water
Reporting Location: 2300 Federal Road
Workdays & Hours: Mon - Fri/7:00 am - 4:00 pm Shifts*
Subject to change*

• Plans, coordinates and directs the activities of employees who are engaged in providing facility maintenance at the City of Houston's Houston’s East Water Purification Plant.
• Organizes and assigns the work of maintenance crew and monitors work in progress.
• Ensures that employees have adequate work supplies and properly functioning equipment in order to perform assigned tasks.
• Analyzes and resolves staff, equipment and operating problems. Coordinates activities within section and other sections and divisions of the department. Cooperates with interested agencies or committees.
• Maintains current knowledge of technological advances, changes in statutes and impact of long-range planning objectives.
• Analyzes methods and operations and recommends improvements.
• Represents the section at legal proceedings, committees and before agencies.
• Makes recommendations for capital facilities.
• Completes performance appraisals, recommends disciplinary and/or performance counseling as appropriate;
• Ensures consistent application of personnel policies and procedures.

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 conditions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to candidates with a valid TCEQ Water/Wastewater license and knowledge of mechanical preventative and corrective maintenance and work management systems

GENERAL INFORMATION

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. The salary range for this position is:

Pay Grade - 22

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.

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http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-6032.

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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.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
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.