Job: P.W. Operations Manager DWO / TGH

Job Title: P.W. Operations Manager DWO / TGH
Salary: $2,573.00 - $3,145.00 Biweekly $66,898.00 - $81,770.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Houston, Texas

PN# 07005

Department of Public Works and Engineering
Public Utilities Division
Drinking Water Operations
611 Walker*
M - F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.*
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Enacts policy originating from the Mayor or department administrators; develops, maintains and interprets policy, ensuring consistent application. Plans, organizes, directs and reviews various operations, facilities and personnel. Works cooperatively and coordinates activities with other divisions and departments, cooperates with related outside agencies, committees and civil associations. 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 affect activities and initiates actions made necessary by such changes. Gives personal attention to emergency or special problems; responds to complaints or inquiries from the public, City officials or outside agencies. Develops productivity measures and monitors performance of personnel. Prepares and implements plans for meeting Federal, State, and City legislative requirements. Forecasts future program needs and identifies scope of budget and capital programs. Conducts periodic review of expenditures and makes program or budget adjustments as required. Oversees preparation of annual operating budget request. Reviews hiring recommendations and job performance evaluations of consistency and compliance with City policy and procedure, AA/EEO goal implementation, and effective counseling and career development training for personnel.

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

This is a Department of Public Works and Engineering Emergency Management Essential Position at the Tier 1 Level.

MINIMUM 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.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Seven (7) years of experience closely related to the activities of the area division are required. Texas Class 'B' Water Operator certificate appropriate to position location may be required, i.e., surface water, groundwater, or distribution.

MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid Texas Driver License and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving. PREFERENCES: None GENERAL INFORMATION: SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: NoneHowever, the Department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: 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 29APPLICATION 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 shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. For application status inquiries or special accommodations, please call (713) 837-7043. Our TDD (Telephone Device for the Deaf) phone number is (713) 837-9471. All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.