Deputy Director, Public Works
This high-level position in the Public Works &Engineering Department will manage the operation, maintenance and repair of the CityÕs water distribution and wastewater collection system. Being the 4th largest city in the country, we have 10,000 miles of underground pipelines (from 2 inches to 15 feet in diameter), 36,000 fire hydrants, and 75,000 manholes to name a few responsibilities. There are nearly 700 employees in this division who handle over 170,000 work orders yearly. Along with technical staff, the Deputy is responsible for automated modeling systems and contract physical inspection and rehabilitation projects. The Deputy manages budget execution for the division as well as administrative support and data processing for the Division.
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management, Building Trades or a closely-related field. More than ten (10) years of experience are required in progressively responsible professional work directly related to Public Utility operations with at least four years in a management capacity. Preference will be given to applicants who are licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.
Job posting Dec 12, 2001 Ð Open until filled
Salary: In the range of $100,000 DOQ
Please forward resume to: Jan Mann, Executive Recruiter, Human Resources
Department, 611 Walker, 4th Floor, Houston, Texas 77002. Fax: 713.837.9493
Email: [email protected]. EOE