PROJECT MANAGER (Water/Wastewater)

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　　PROJECT MANAGER (Water/Wastewater)

　　Salary

　　$68,938.22 - $76,232.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Houston, TX 77002

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　33002

　　Department

　　Houston Public Works

　　Division

　　Houston Permitting Center (HPC)

　　Opening Date

　　01/16/2024

　　Closing Date

　　1/30/2024 11:59 PM Central

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　POSITION OVERVIEW

　　Applications accepted from: All Persons interested

　　Section: Houston Permitting Center - Water & Wastewater

　　Reporting Location: 1002 Washington Avenue

　　Workdays & Hours: Mon - Fri. 8:00 am - 5:00 pm*

　　*Subject to change

　　DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　The Project Manager will be a team member of the Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Group within the Office of the City Engineer. Key responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:

　　Coordinate and manage the analysis of wastewater and water system capacity.

　　Review Wastewater/Water/Facilities public plans (Projects within right-of-way and easements) for compliance with the City Infrastructure Design Manual, TCEQ Rules and Regulations and/or International Building Codes.

　　Communicate with developers, their consulting engineers, and other representatives.

　　Investigate or respond to inquiries from technical personnel and the public on design criteria and project specifications.

　　Lead the reviews on Capital Improvement projects submitted to Office of the City Engineer.

　　Reviews variance requests submitted to Office of the City Engineer regarding Infrastructure Design Manual design criteria and specifications.

　　Provide technical guidance and training to staff and direct reports as needed.

　　Requires ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and provide excellent customer relations.

　　Communicate and coordinate with other members within the group, personnel in other Houston Public Works service lines/branches, and other departments, engineering consultants, technical professionals, and the public to address inquiries and prepare responses related to areas of review.

　　Tasked with managing various portions of the Wastewater/Water/Facilities group workload.

　　May be called on to resolve construction related problems between plan review and field inspection staff.

　　Supervise and leads graduate engineers when assigned; provides guidance to graduate engineers to conduct their assigned tasks.

　　Performs other duties as assigned.

　　This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking and standing. May require walking on rough surfaces during inspections and investigations.

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

　　MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

　　EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

　　Requires a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field based on the responsibilities of the position. Considerable knowledge of design or construction is required.

　　EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

　　Four years of experience in construction, construction inspection, design, landscape design, geotechnical, environmental or a closely related field are required.

　　Directly related professional architectural, construction or landscape design experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

　　LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

　　None

　　PREFERENCES

　　Preference may be given to applicants who have/demonstrate the following:

　　Wastewater/water design and/or review experience.

　　Strong communication and customer service skills.

　　*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 25

　　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

　　• Life insurance

　　• Long-term disability

　　• Retirement pension

　　• 457 deferred compensation plan

　　• Employee Assistance Program

　　• 10 days of vacation each year

　　• 10 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

　　• Flexible schedules

　　• Professional development opportunities

　　• Transportation/parking plan

　　• Section 125 pretax deductions

　　• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

　　• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

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

　　01

　　Please select the best scenario below that describes your level of education:

　　High School diploma/GED

　　Associate degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management, or a closely related field.

　　Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management, or a closely related field.

　　Master's degree or higher in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management, or a closely related field.

　　02

　　How many years of experience do you have in construction, construction inspection, design, landscape design, geo-technical, environmental or a closely related field?

　　No experience

　　Less than 4 years

　　4 - 5 years

　　6 - 7 years

　　8 years or more

　　03

　　Do you have strong written and verbal communication skills?

　　Yes

　　No

　　04

　　How many years of management and/or supervisory experience do you have?

　　None

　　6 months - 1 year

　　2 - 5 years

　　6 years or more

　　05

　　Please provide us with an example that demonstrates your strong time management skills. Please do not enter "see resume".

　　06

　　How many years of experience do you have in designing utility infrastructure (storm, water and wastewater)?

　　None

　　Less than 1 year

　　2 – 3 years

　　4 years or more

　　07

　　Do you have a degree in Civil Engineering?

　　Yes

　　No

　　08

　　How many years of verifiable experience do you have in Public Works?

　　None

　　Less than 6 months

　　At least 6 months, but less than 1 year

　　At least 1 years, but less than 2 years

　　At least 2 years, but less than 3 years

　　3 years or more

　　09

　　Give an example of your past experience designing utility infrastructure. Please do not enter "see resume".

　　10

　　How many years of experience do you have using GIS?

　　No experience

　　6 months - 1 year

　　1 year or more

　　11

　　Which of the following software applications are you proficient in using? (Check all that apply)

　　Microsoft Word

　　Microsoft Excel

　　Microsoft Outlook

　　Microsoft PowerPoint

　　CIPMS

　　None of the above

　　12

　　Please provide a brief example that illustrates your strong verbal and written communication skills. Please do not enter "see resume".

　　13

　　Please provide a brief example that illustrates your professional attitude and team player abilities. Please do not enter "see resume".

　　14

　　Do you consider yourself to be a team player with a professional attitude/demeanor?

　　Yes

　　No

　　15

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

　　Yes

　　No

　　16

　　Have you completely and truthfully answered question # 9 regarding employment gaps? (failing to clarify employment gaps may result in the disqualification or delay of your application.)

　　Yes

　　No

　　Required Question