PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

Position Overview

PN# 34283 DIRECTOR, HOUSTON PUBLIC WORKS

About Public Works Department

The City of Houston Public Works Department provides many of the basic services that affect the daily lives of everyone who lives and works in Houston and the surrounding region. Primarily, the department is responsible for all the things we take for granted on a daily basis: the administration, planning, maintenance, construction management and technical engineering of the City's infrastructure. This includes the production and distribution of over 146 billion gallons of water per year and the treatment of over 90 billion gallons per year of wastewater. That is enough to fill the Astrodome four times per day with fresh water and over twice per day with wastewater. It also includes the maintenance of the City's over

16,000 lane miles of streets, over 60,000 stormwater manholes, over 100,000 stormwater inlets, over 1,100,000 street name and traffic control signs, over 17,000 freeway and under bridge light fixtures, over 50,000 fire hydrants and traffic signals at over 2,450 intersections.

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

The Director of Houston Public Works and is responsible for overseeing the Department’s services to Houston citizens through the planning, operation, maintenance, construction management and technical engineering of the City's public infrastructure. The Department’s responsibilities include operation and maintenance of the City’s streets and drainage, production and distribution of water, collection and treatment of wastewater, and permitting and regulation of public and private construction. The Department is staffed with a trained work force of approximately 3,900 employees and operates with an annual budget of approximately $1.8 billion.

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

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university or closely related field.

Experience Requirements

Ten years of professional experience in municipal government, engineering or a closely related field are required with at least four years in a managerial capacity.

A Master's degree may be substituted for two years of experience.

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to candidates who possess knowledge of:

• Basic knowledge of engineering design associated with all aspects of municipal infrastructure
  
  

(streets, storm drainage, potable water and waste water)

• Basic knowledge of traffic engineering and understanding of City of Houston Infrastructure Design Manual requirements.
• Understanding of the land development process.
• Working knowledge of legal and technical requirements of construction contracts.
• Customer service requirements and practices.
• Governmental budget and reporting process.
• 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
  
  

Selection / Skills Tests Required

Department may administer skills assessment test

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION NO

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: 39

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. 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) 393-6027.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832) 393-6027. (TTY 7-1-1)

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

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.

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

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

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.