PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE MANAGER (Asphalt Street Maintenance)

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

Division/Section: Transportation and Drainage Operations/Asphalt Street Maintenance
Reporting Location: 5500 McCarty
Workdays & Hours: TBD*
* Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Manages and directs the field maintenance operations, activities, and staff for the Asphalt Street Maintenance section of Transportation and Drainage Operations (TDO). Enacts policies originating from the mayor or department administrators; develops, maintains, and interprets policy, ensuring consistent application. Plans, organizes, directs, and reviews operations, facilities, and staff as it relates to asphalt street maintenance operations. Works cooperatively and coordinates activities with other sections, service lines and departments. Reviews and critiques methods and procedures regularly to maintain and improve efficient operations; evaluates individual and group performance; makes needed improvements. Maintains current knowledge of technological and and legislative legislative changes, which affects activities and initiates actions made necessary by such changes. Implements and participates in modifying emergency preparedness plan. Gives personnel attention to emergencies or special projects; responds to complaints or inquiries from the public, City officials or outside agencies. Forecasts future program needs and identifies scope and budget. Conducts periodic review of expenditures and recommends program or budget adjustments as required. Assists in the the preparation of the annual operating budget request. Presents information concerning the Houston Public Works to interested citizens' groups on an as requested basis. Reviews hiring recommendations and job performance evaluations for consistency and compliance with City policy and procedures, AA/EEO goal implementation, effective counseling, and career development training for staff. Plans, manages, and directs the field operation and maintenance for the city's asphalt street maintenance (with a focus on milling, paving, street repairs, and pothole patching) and managing related equipment. Forecast program needs and develop/revise multi-year programs including an annual infrastructure program maintenance plan. Develops, maintains, update Standard of Operations for each mission critical service and training certification program under respective responsibility areas. Develop working relationships and communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding maintenance plans, customer complaints and inquiries.

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e. essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditioning. Requires the ability to make simple gross motor responses within large tolerances.

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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline would normally be obtained through a formal 4-year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Seven years of experience closely related to the activities of the area or division to be supervised are required.

Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with prior experience in the capacity of a manager or supervisor - asphalt street maintenance (with a focus on milling, paving, street repairs, and pothole patching) and managing related equipment.

Other preferences include advanced skills in Microsoft Office, excellent problem-solving abilities, strong organizational skills; the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task is preferred.

**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: 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 .

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-6015.

If you need special services or accommodations 832-393-6015 (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.

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

Closing Date/Time: 8/28/2025 11:59 PM Central

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