PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE SECTION CHIEF

Full Job Description

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Service Line: Transportation & Drainage Operations
Section: Street Maintenance
Reporting Location: 5500 McCarty
Workdays & Hours: Monday -Thursday, 6:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.*
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Plans, organizes, schedules, directs, and reviews various operations and personnel to ensure implementation and completion of work. Assigns work to subordinate supervisors, clerical, and technical personnel. Reviews and critiques methods and procedures regularly to maintain and improve efficient
areas of operation. Evaluates individual and group performances and make or recommend improvements. Prepares street maintenance according to the guidelines. Prepares SOP's and revisions in a timely manner. Ensures documents are completed accurately and on time to meet division goals. Maintain records and reports of work schedules and accomplishments. Ensure policies and procedures are aligned with the division's expectations. Monitors on-going projects to ensure all required work is completed in accordance with COH standards. Coordinates the work of sections and works cooperatively with other divisions, outside agencies, committees and civic associations. Prepares annual operating budgets. Makes recommendations for capital facilities. Ensures personnel receive appropriate safety training and supplies, including review of SARA Title III right-to-know information. Strong ability to manage high volume service request routed through service line.

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is mostly physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are occasions where the individual will have routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns

This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management Position at the Tier I Level.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a high school diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Five years of experience closely related to the activities of the section are required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving. (AP 2-2)

Qualifications

Preference shall be given to eligible candidates with experience in operating and maintaining open drainage infrastructures.

**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.**

Additional Information

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None
However, 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 22

APPLICATION PROCEDURES