Supervising Engineer

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Service Line: Houston Public Works

Section: Drinking Water Operations

Reporting Location: 7027 Ardmore

Workdays & Hours: Mon.

• Fri. 8 am

• 5 pm* 

• Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Houston Water is a team of approximately 1,500 drinking water and wastewater professionals, including but not limited to operators, mechanics, engineers, scientists, planners, regulatory and business personnel. The City of Houston Water and Wastewater Utility is a regulated public health agency governed by federal and state laws. Our staff maintains professional licenses issued by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and other public health agencies.

The Supervising Engineer will be leading a team who are responsible for various support functions in Drinking Water Operations (DWO). The successful candidate will be highly self-motivated and technically proficient leader with excellent judgement and communication skills.

The primary areas of responsibility for this position will include:

• Leading a water quality team, including residual mapping and system flushing;

• Leading on topics associated with regulatory compliance and the TCEQ;

• Managing the new and repaired water line disinfection program;

• Using and improving DWO's Geographic Information System (GIS)

• Scheduling and monitoring system shutdowns

• Leading and managing the pressure monitoring program

• Liaising with various internal and external stakeholders including Houston Water Planning, Capital Projects, Office of the City Engineer, Houston Permitting Center, Customer Account Services, Regulatory Compliance, Contractors, Engineers, Vendors, and Houston Public Works leadership.  Liaison activities will largely revolve around leading and managing Drinking Water assets:

• Project and Contract Management

• Reviewing Invoices

• Creating and Monitoring Budgets

• Project scoping

• Reviewing Reports and Implementing Action Items

• Water Conservation

• Water Loss Tracking

• Coordinating Meetings

• Project Plan Reviews

• Reviewing Variances

• Reviewing Project Change Approval Forms (PCAFs)

• Reviewing and Assessing New Technology

This is a TIER 1 responsibility position with respect to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Most specifically, this means you are responsible for working and being available to work during a natural disaster or catastrophic event.

CORE VALUES

In alignment with the Houston Public Works Five to Thrive Values we adhere to the following core values:

Respect - we listen and care

• Lead a team of diverse skill sets with a focus on team building, communication, and alignment of goals to achieve organizational efficiencies.

• Develop health and safety practices and oversee compliance of those practices.

• Meet with team members and stakeholders to understand issues and explain operation policies, programs, objectives and/or initiatives.

Ownership - we find solutions, instead of excuses

• Lead the team by providing general oversight and strategic planning initiatives to improve efficiencies, reporting, quality, and regulatory compliance.

• Assess, manage, and mitigate the principal risks

• Assess current practices and management processes to implement an appropriate system of policies, internal controls, and procedures.

• Oversee emergency management for the team including ensuring staff are properly trained, standard operating procedures are updated, distributed, and followed.

Communication - we are reliable and clear

• Monitor operational effectiveness through reports on status, adequate resources, feedback, and analytics.

• Establish and coordinate a variety of special projects to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of departmental operations, processes, and procedures.

• Work to ensure the department director's expectations are met and exceeded.

Integrity - we are truthful and keep our word

• Foster a team culture that promotes ethical practices, customer focus, and service and encourages individual integrity.

Teamwork - we work together

• Develop, in collaboration with the Houston Water Director, an annual operating plan the supports the long-term strategy.

• Oversee long-range planning for capital improvement projects, maintenance projects, technology and service initiatives.

Motivate and lead a high-performance management team

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is physically comfortable; the individual has some discretion about walking, standing, bending, lifting etc.

This is a Houston Public Works position at the Tier I Level.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering that is approved by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers as of satisfactory standing.

OR

Requires graduation from an engineering or related science curriculum at a recognized institution of higher education, other than a curriculum approved by the Board and passage of the eight-hour fundamentals of engineering examination prescribed by the Board.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Six (6) years of active practice in engineering work after graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering, with two of the years as a licensed Professional Engineer are required.

Substitution: A Master's degree in Engineering may be substituted for up to two years of the above experience requirement

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Requires registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.  A specific branch of engineering (such as civil, mechanical, structural, etc.) may be required.

Engineers from out-of-state must

             be hired in a position directly under the supervision of a Professional Engineer licensed by the State of Texas;

AND

obtain their license as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas within six months from date of hire for continued employment with the City of Houston.

A valid Driver's License and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.The successful candidate will possess the following skills:

• Exceptional ability and propensity to regularly communicate pertinent information efficiently and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Experience with project management, involving project planning, scoping, budgeting, and scheduling

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 1-6SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED:   None

However, the department may administer a skills assessment test.

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: 29

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.

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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.