Division Manager (Electrical)

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Service Line: Houston Public Works
Section: Drinking Water Operations
Reporting Location: 611 Walker 21st floor
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm**
**Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Houston Water is a team of approximately 1,500 drinking water and wastewater professionals, including but not limited to operators, mechanics, engineers, scientists, planners, regulatory and business personnel. The City of Houston Water and Wastewater Utility is a regulated public health agency governed by federal and state laws. Our staff maintains professional licenses issued by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and other public health agencies.

This is a TIER 1 responsibility position with respect to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Most specifically, this means you are responsible for working and being available to work during a natural disaster or catastrophic event.

Asset Management and Planning: Develop and implement asset management strategies for electrical infrastructure. Plan maintenance, upgrades, and replacements to ensure long-term reliability. Coordinate with engineering teams to design and optimize electrical systems.
Resource Adequacy: Ensure sufficient capacity to meet electricity demand during normal and emergency conditions. Monitor power generation and transmission resources to prevent shortages or disruptions.
Operational Reliability: Maintain system stability by responding to unexpected events (e.g., outages, short circuits). Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
Resilience: Develop contingency plans for extreme weather, natural disasters, or other disruptions. Collaborate with emergency response teams to restore power promptly.
The Division Manager plays a critical role in ensuring reliable electrical services for Houston Water.

CORE VALUES
In alignment with the Houston Public Works Five to Thrive Values we adhere to the following core values:

Respect - we listen and care
Ownership - we find solutions, instead of excuses
Communication - we are reliable and clear
Integrity - we are truthful and keep our word
Teamwork - we work together

Motivate and lead a high-performance management team

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

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

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering or a field closely related to activities of the division.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Seven years of progressive professional experience closely related to the activities of the division are required, with at least three of the years in a supervisory capacity. A Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field closely related to the activities of the division may be substituted for two years of experience.

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

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
None.Preference will be given to candidates who hold a valid Master Electrician License and a Contractor’s License

**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. **

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED:

None
However, the department may administer a skills assessment evaluation.

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 832-393-6017.

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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.
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