Houston Water Operations Supervisor - City of Houston, TX

City of Houston, TX

Verified Company

Houston, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

_Applications accepted from:
ALL PERSONS INTERSTED_

_Service Line:
Houston Public Works_

_Section:
Drinking Water Operations_

_Reporting Location: 12550 Water Works Way Humble, TX._

_Workdays & Hours:
Rotating Shifts_
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_Subject to change_

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Supervises water or wastewater operations and personnel, enforces policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with State and Federal permits to protect the public's health and environment.

Supervises, counsels, trains and develops Houston Water operations personnel to improve performance, schedules operations personnel for selected training programs.

Monitors operations, work schedules and personnel to ensure compliance and performance measurements are met Monitors computer/electronic systems to detect normal and abnormal conditions and implements operational changes.

Dispatches crews for scheduled/unscheduled repairs. Investigates, reports and resolves unsafe conditions and equipment malfunctions. Reviews logs to identify and resolve issues with facilities, systems or equipment. Requests and picks up supplies and materials needed to support maintenance and operating activities. Oversees special projects and repairs. Prepares responses/reports for TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), and maintains other records
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_WORKING CONDITIONS_

The 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.

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_This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier I 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 Class "B" Water Operator's certificate appropriate to position location, such as maintenance of a Water plant.
Requires a valid Class C driver license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP2-2).

PREFERENCES:

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.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED:
None

However, the department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION:
Yes

SALARY INFORMATION

PAY GRADE 19

_APPLICATION PROCEDURES_
If you need special services or accommodations TTY 7-1-1)

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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.

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