ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Position Overview Service Line/Section: Houston Water / Wastewater Operations Reporting Location: 2525 S Sgt Macario Garcia Drive Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (subject to change) Description of Duties / Essential Functions Assists in managing Wastewater Operations of Emergency/Standby Generators. Supervises the work of Emergency Generators Team. Maintains the condition of portable and stationary emergency generators and manages the Generator Maintenance Contract as User Department Representative (UDR). Coordinates generator deployments with facility supervisors. Participates in after‑hours on‑call duty. Coordinates work of sections and works cooperatively with other divisions, outside agencies, committees and civic associations. Assists in enacting policy; develops, maintains and interprets branch and/or division policy. Participates in updating and creating new operational procedures. Reviews and critiques methods and procedures regularly to maintain and improve efficient area operations; evaluates individual and group performance and makes or recommends needed improvements. Maintains current knowledge of technological and legislative changes which affect specific activities and initiates actions made necessary by such changes. Maintains records and reports of work scheduled and accomplished. Provides input for decision‑making and planning. Implements emergency preparedness plan and gives personal attention to emergency and special problems; responds to complaints or inquiries from the public, City officials or agencies. Oversees preparation of purchase orders, researches to determine specifications, contacts and discusses needs with vendors. Identifies needs for supply agreements; forecasts supply needs to ensure availability. Implements and monitors technical and safety training. Makes presentations in training/safety sessions. Working Conditions The position occasionally requires stooping, bending, or exposure to outside conditions for long periods of time in various elements. The position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items (up to 40 pounds) and/or long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis. Minimum Requirements Educational Requirements: Requires the ability and knowledge for analysis and interpretation of procedures, policies and practices attainable through specific education and/or training programs in a specialty or technical field. Requires advanced vocational or electronic skills or a basic knowledge of a professional field. An Associate's degree or certification/licensing in a technical specialty program of over 18 months and up to 3 years duration are characteristic of this level. Experience Requirements: Six years of experience closely related to the activities of the branch or division are required. License Requirements: Requires a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving. Preferences: 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. Safety Impact Position Yes – The position is subject to random drug testing and, if a promotional position, a 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: 26 Equal Opportunity Employment 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Houston