PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Apply NowCompany: City of Houston, TX
Location: Houston, TX 77084
Description:
Salary : $275,000.00 - $300,500.00 Annually
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Executive Level
Job Number: 34283
Department: Houston Public Works
Division: Director's Office
Opening Date: 06/04/2024
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: or call ([redacted].
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
11 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
01
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?
02
Which best describes your highest level of education?
03
What field of study is your degree in?
04
Which best describes your years of professional experience in municipal government, public works or a closely related field?
05
Which best describes your years of experience in a managerial capacity?
06
Do you possess experience in the public sector?
07
Please describe your professional experience in municipal government, public works or a closely related field.
08
Do you possess knowledge of governmental budget and reporting process?
09
What is the largest indirect staff you have managed?
10
Do you have a current and active Professional Engineer License in the State of Texas?
11
Describe your leadership style in the context of achieving team goals.
12
Please describe your knowledge of the Houston Public Works Department, programs and facilities.
13
Please briefly describe your knowledge on the methods and techniques used in building construction activities, including construction methods, equipment, specifications, and contracts.
14
Describe your experience in building working relationships with other organizations, boards, or community groups.
15
Please describe your experience leading and organization through transformation.
16
Describe your experience in public speaking or presentations to boards, executives, or communities.
17
Describe your experience working with and addressing the needs of a diverse population?
Required Question
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Executive Level
Job Number: 34283
Department: Houston Public Works
Division: Director's Office
Opening Date: 06/04/2024
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: or call ([redacted].
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
11 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
01
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
02
Which best describes your highest level of education?
- High School Diploma / GED
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or Above
- None of the Above
03
What field of study is your degree in?
- Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university or closely related field.
- Non-related field of study
- I have no degree
04
Which best describes your years of professional experience in municipal government, public works or a closely related field?
- I have no experience
- I have less than 8 years of experience
- I have more than 8 but less than 10 years experience
- I have more than 10 but less than 12 years experience
- I have more than 12 but less than 14 years experience
- I have more than 14 years experience
05
Which best describes your years of experience in a managerial capacity?
- I have no managerial experience
- I have less than 4 years of managerial experience
- I have 4 or more years of experience
06
Do you possess experience in the public sector?
- Yes
- No
07
Please describe your professional experience in municipal government, public works or a closely related field.
08
Do you possess knowledge of governmental budget and reporting process?
- Yes
- No
09
What is the largest indirect staff you have managed?
- Less than 50
- 50 - 100
- 101 - 250
- 251 - 500
- Over 500
10
Do you have a current and active Professional Engineer License in the State of Texas?
- Yes
- No
11
Describe your leadership style in the context of achieving team goals.
12
Please describe your knowledge of the Houston Public Works Department, programs and facilities.
13
Please briefly describe your knowledge on the methods and techniques used in building construction activities, including construction methods, equipment, specifications, and contracts.
14
Describe your experience in building working relationships with other organizations, boards, or community groups.
15
Please describe your experience leading and organization through transformation.
16
Describe your experience in public speaking or presentations to boards, executives, or communities.
17
Describe your experience working with and addressing the needs of a diverse population?
Required Question