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Houston Water Operations Supervisor

Salary

$33.10 - $36.16 Hourly

Location

Houston

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

36063

Department

Houston Public Works

Division

HW-Drinking Water Operations (DWO)

Opening Date

01/28/2025

Closing Date

2/3/2025 11:59 PM Central

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted from : Drinking Water Employees Only

Section : Drinking Water Operation

Location : Various

Workdays & Hours : Rotating Shifts*

Subject to change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Houston Public Works Department is seeking candidates who can perform the following duties:

• Supervises and monitors plant operations, work schedules and personnel.

• Enforces policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with State and Federal permits to protect the public’s health and environment. Counsels, trains and develops personnel to improve performance.

• Schedules personnel for selected training programs.

• Monitors computer systems to detect normal and abnormal conditions and implements operational changes.

• Dispatches crew for scheduled/unscheduled repairs.

• Checks for unsafe conditions and equipment malfunctions.

• Reviews plant log to identify problems within the facility.

• Picks up supplies and materials needed to support maintenance and operating activities.

• Oversees special projects and repairs.

• Prepares responses for T.C.E.Q (Texas Commission Environmental Quality) and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and maintains other records.

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/WORKING CONDITIONS

This position involves considerable physical exertion, such as regular climbing of ladders, lifting of heavy objects (up to 80 pounds) on a highly frequent basis and/or assuming awkward positions for long periods of time. There are occasional exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution

This is a Department of Public Works & Engineering Emergency Management position at the Tier 1 Level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a high school diploma or GED certificate.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Five years of work experience are required, including eighteen months of experience in the operation of flash drying units or dewatering equipment used in a sludge process facility.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Requires a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

May require a Texas Commercial driver's license.

Requires a valid TCEQ Class "B" Water Operator's certificate appropriate to position location, such as surface water.

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to the applicants with a valid Texas Class A Water Operators License.

Preference will be given to applicants having operations and maintenance experience working at a larger (>20mgd) surface water treatment plant. Preference will be given to applicants with a Commercial Driver license.

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.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

ELECTION/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 19

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only 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 .

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-6032.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information.

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.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-6032. (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

EOE 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 .

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Wellness

• Supplemental Insurance

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability

• Retirement pension

• 457 deferred compensation plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• 10 days of vacation each year

• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

• Compensable Sick Leave

• Personal Leave

• Flexible schedules

• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

• Professional development opportunities

• Transportation/parking plan

• Section 125 pretax deductions

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

What is the highest level of education you have obtained?

• Less than 12th grade

• High School Diploma/GED

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree or higher

  02

  How many years of progressively verifiable plant operation experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year

• 1 to less than 5 years

• 5 to less than 7 years

• 7 or more years

  03

  Do you have at least 18 months experience in the operation of flash drying units or dewatering equipment used in a sludge process facility?

• No

• Yes

  04

  Are you a current employee in the Drinking Water Division?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Are you willing to work rotating shirts, nights and weekends?

• No

• Yes

  06

  Do you have a valid - current Driver License?

• No

• Yes

  07

  Do you have a valid current Commercial Driver's License?

• Yes

• No

  08

  Do you have Class B or higher Surface Water Operators license?

• No

• Yes

  09

  Do you have experience operating a Human Machine Interface (HMI) at a surface water treatment plant?

• Yes

• No

  10

  Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, AirForce, Marine Corp, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• No

• Yes

  Required Question