Job: DEPUTY DIRECTOR-PUBLIC WORKS (EXE LEVEL) - SW

Job Title: DEPUTY DIRECTOR-PUBLIC WORKS (EXE LEVEL) - SW
Salary: $4,764.00 - $5,103.00 Biweekly $123,864.00 - $132,678.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Houston, Texas

PN# 06801

Public Works & Engineering
Traffic and Transportation
N/A
611 Walker *
M - F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.*
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Plans, organizes and directs the activities of professional, technical and support staff comprised of City personnel and consultants. Develops and implements the procedures necessary to provide effective management for all applicable City projects and programs related to traffic, transportation and mobility. Responsible for managing the planning, engineering, design and maintenance functions related to the provision of traffic and transportation related services for the City. Develops and monitors the execution of the Capital Improvement Program as it relates to intersection improvement, traffic signal construction, speed hump installation and other mobility related projects. Provides coordination with state, city, county and federal agencies participating in joint or adjacent programs. Serves as the City's Traffic Engineer. Monitors and reports on the quality, performance and cost of traffic and transportation projects. Prepares division's budget, special reports and performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable. The individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

This is a Department of Public Works & Engineering Emergency Management position at the Tier1 Level.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Civil or Structural and/or related engineering discipline.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
More than ten (10) years of experience is required in progressively responsible work directly related to Public Works operations, with at least four years in a management capacity.

MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Requires registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. A valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving. PREFERENCES: Executive level management is strongly desired. Skills in personnel management, traffic and transportation engineering, scheduling and inter-governmental communication and negotiation. GENERAL INFORMATION: SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: NoneHowever, the Department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.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 36APPLICATION PROCEDURESOnly online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates. Application must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided. For application status inquiries or special accommodation, please call (713) 837-0339. The City of Houston Human Resources TDD (Telephone Device for the Deaf) phone number is (713) 837-9471.