The purpose of this position is to direct and manage the safe and efficient construction and maintenance activities of Stormwater Maintenance Crews. The Foreman performs supervisory, technical, and skilled work on various drainage projects. This position manages the means and methods of the crew.

1. Supervises, trains, and assists personnel in stormwater maintenance. Makes recommendations on the type of work to be performed. Organizes, assigns, and coordinates daily workflow and monitors results. 
2. Inspect properties to address citizen complaints, schedule preventative maintenance, and obtain easements for site access if necessary. 
3. Creates a high-quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety-related training and skills.
4. Utilizes computer and tablet for work orders, memos, reports, and other correspondence. Maintains records and reports to monitor team performance.
5. Monitor assigned budget expenditures and validate expenditures according to county, state, or federal regulations and guidelines. 
6. Manages maintenance of assigned equipment and notifies/coordinates required repairs. 
7. Inputs, manages and utilizes inspection and other data and communications using the City Works database and Geographic Information System (GIS).
8. Performs related duties and functions as assigned.

Education and Experience – Must have a High School diploma or GED. Must have five (5) years of experience in general construction, drainage, stormwater management, or related with at least one (1) year supervisory experience. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by work experience will be considered. Must have a valid Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsement and a good driving and safety record or able to obtain within one (1) year from date of hire.
 It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.
 
The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate's Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor's Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.
 
The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check.
No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position.
Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor's release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager .No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle. This posting is subject to be removed at the discretion of the department providing the position.