What are the responsibilities and job description for the Division Manager, Watershed Protection - Field Operations (2 positions) position at City of Austin?
Minimum Qualifications
Education and / or Equivalent Experience :
- Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field, plus six (6) years of experience, including three (3) years of experience in a leadership or management capacity.
- Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for two (2) years of leadership or managerial experience.
- For Field Operations & Customer Service Division Manager ONLY : Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required :
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 posting is seeking to fill two Division Manager Positions within the Watershed Protection Departments Operations Branch.
The 1st position will manage the Open Waterways and Erosion Programs within the Open Systems Division of the Watershed Protection Department's Operations Branch responsible for maintaining 850 miles of natural and engineered channels in Austin. This position is tasked with managing the general operation, maintenance, and erosion repair activities that include multiple teams and resources, including vehicles, equipment, contractuals, and materials. The position is tasked with support of the Stream Restoration Program through the coordination of regular maintenance and large scale erosion control projects. In addition, this position is tasked with providing oversight of emergency responses before, during and after storm events including but not limited to staffing crews to barricade flooded low water crossings, removing debris and other obstructions from creek channels and other drainage infrastructure.
The 2nd position will manage the Storm Drain Cleaning, CCTV Inspection, Concrete and Storm Drain Construction programs within the Closed Systems Division of the Watershed Protection Department's Operations Branch responsible for maintaining 1100 miles of storm drains, and 30,000 storm drain inlets, and 8,400 of Manholes. This position is tasked with managing the general operation, maintenance, and construction repair activities that includes multiple teams and resources, that includes vehicles, equipment, contractuals, and materials. The position is tasked with support of the Field Engineering and Local Flood Risk Reduction programs through the coordination of regular maintenance and large scale storm drain projects. In addition, this position is tasked with providing oversight of emergency responses before, during and after storm events including but not limited to staffing crews to responded flooding calls associated removing debris and other obstructions from drainage infrastructure.
Each position will be tasked with maintenance of the assets listed above and community engagement by equitably and effectively managing a team of 40-50 FTEs, several temporary employees, outside contractors, fleet equipment, facilities, public-private partnerships, and reporting to the state, local, and federal regulatory agencies as required.
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.
EDUCATION :
Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION :
Job Offer is contingent on passing 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.
DRIVING REQUIREMENTS :
This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. 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 points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
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) :
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Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience :
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.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and / or Leadership Exercised :
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.
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.
