Drainage Operations and Maintenance Supervisor (PONDS)

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus (6) years of experience in maintenance and/or construction, including (3) years of experience in the operation of heavy duty equipment and (2) years of experience in a lead/supervisory capacity.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
Must have a valid Texas Commercial Driver License. To be considered for employment in this position applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy.

Physical Requirements:
Talking; use of vision and hearing; frequent standing; sitting; walking; driving; good vision, dexterity, and mobility; able to lift and carry up to ninety (90) pounds; available to work long hours; and occasionally perform manual labor.

Notes to Applicants
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW :
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community: What does the Watershed Protection Department do?

POSITION OVERVIEW :
This position supervises highly skilled construction and maintenance crews in one (1) or more specialized programs in a drainage utility department.

ESSENTIAL STATUS :
This position has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a city-designated extraordinary situation or emergency condition, essential employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees, as well as ensure the continuity of essential operations. Essential Employees may be called back in during such events, required to modify their schedule, assigned to a City-designated work site, or retained on-site to assist with operations and recovery.

DRIVING REQUIREMENT :
This position requires you have a valid Texas Commercial Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. To be considered for employment in this position applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE :
Must have a valid Texas Commercial Driver License. To be considered for employment in this position applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy. Job offer will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening test and thereafter, comply with the Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing rules as outlined by the City of Austin Alcohol and Drug Policy for Driver’s of Commercial Motor Vehicles.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION :
This position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

ASSESSMENTS :
The candidate selected to interview is subject to pre-employment screening assessments to evaluate skill levels and competencies required for this position.

EDUCATION :
Education verification will be conducted on the top candidate.

BENEFITS :
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click here for more information.

ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (Please read carefully):
When completing the City of Austin Employment Application:

• Include details on the application or prior or current work history with the City of Austin.
• A resume is required. A cover letter is optional. They will not substitute for a complete employment application.
• A detailed and complete employment application will help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
• Include details on the application of any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience. Provide each job title and employment dates for all jobs on the application. Your work history should include duties you performed. “See Resume” is not acceptable and your application will be considered incomplete.
• Work history must include the month and year of employment and whether it was full or part-time work.
• Any relevant work history on the resume must also be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered.

Pay Range
$30.29 - $37.86
Hours
6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Monday- Thursday)

May require working outside of normal business hours as dictated by business needs. In
addition, the work schedule may change to a rotating shift during weather events. Must be
agreeable to accepting on-call assignments which might result in a call-back to work.
Job Close Date 08/05/2024 Type of Posting External Department Watershed Protection Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 9200 Sherman Road Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Extensive experience in combined management related to planning/performing construction or maintenance of water quality ponds, excavation, erosion control, and stabilization of creek/channel banks for a municipality.
• Extensive experience communicating with citizens, contractors, subordinate staff, and management. Include years of experience.
• Extensive experience in emergency management operations and the closing of government maintained streets, bridges, or waterways due to inclement weather.
• Extensive experience working with Maximo, Arc GIS , or other similar types of asset management and work order systems.
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Office, specifically creating and editing in MS Word, Excel, and knowledge using MS Outlook, E-mail and Calendar.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.


Assigns and coordinates work crews in performing planned construction and maintenance work on pipelines, storm drain concrete and detection and water quality ponds to produce a finished product to required standards. Ensures traffic control is set up in construction zones. Ensures drainage right of way as generated by customer services requests ( CSE ). Monitors daily work sheets, vehicle inspection sheets and vehicle accidents. Ensures work and safety standards are being maintained and schedules are being met. Investigates and responds to citizen complaints. Ensures vehicles and equipment are maintained as necessary. Writes routine correspondence and communicate as needed with employees, other divisions and departments.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for dismissal.
• May fill in for absent crew leaders and assist crews in performing their work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of the provisions in the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to the operation of motorized equipment on public streets and highways.
• Knowledge of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices ( TMUTCD ) provisions.
• Knowledge of the methods, practices, equipment, and materials used in the construction and maintenance of water drainage operations.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
• Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
• Knowledge of supervisory techniques and principles.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to operate all types of light and heavy motorized equipment for construction and maintenance.
• Ability to use a surveyor’s level to set and maintain elevation grades on project sites.
• Ability to calculate math areas and volumes and prepare cost estimates.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus (6) years of experience in maintenance and/or construction, including (3) years of experience in the operation of heavy duty equipment and (2) years of experience in a lead/supervisory capacity. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a valid Texas Commercial Driver License or the ability to acquire by your hire date. To be considered for employment in this position applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* The Physical Requirements for this position are: Talking; use of vision and hearing; frequent standing; sitting; walking; driving; good vision, dexterity, and mobility; able to lift and carry up to ninety (90) pounds; available to work long hours; and occasionally perform manual labor. Are you able to perform the physical requirements for this position as listed with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).

* This position requires participation in an on-call schedule for flood warning response activities, which may extend beyond regular business hours. Are you agreeable to accepting on-call assignments which might result in a call back to work or work outside regular business hours?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe your experience in combined management related to planning/performing construction or maintenance of water quality ponds, excavation, erosion control, and stabilization of creek/channel banks for a municipality. Include years of experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience communicating with citizens, contractors, subordinate staff, and management. Include years of experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience in emergency management operations and the closing of government maintained streets, bridges, or waterways due to inclement weather.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please explain your understanding of Maximo and Arc GIS. What are some of its applications that you have used.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience using Microsoft Office, specifically creating and editing in MS Word, Excel, and MS Outlook (E-mail and Calendar).
(Open Ended Question)


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