Josh's Water Jobs

Salary: $94,186.82 – $104,085.80 Annually
Location: Houston
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 36057
Department: Houston Public Works
Opening Date: 02/04/2025
Closing Date: 2/18/2025 11:59 PM Central

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Service Line: HPW/Planning
Section: Water Infrastructure
Reporting Location: 611 Walker St 18th floor
Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday/8:00am – 5:00pm
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Builds, maintains & updates hydraulic and water quality models for the City of Houston water system and applies models to develop operational and CIP projects and long-range strategies. Evaluates and analyze the water systems using various data, tools, and techniques including advanced computer models, Business Analytics (BI), and Geographical Information System (GIS). Identify, evaluate, recommend, and plan for improvements of operations, procedures, facilities, and systems. Performs water demand projection, short-term and long-term water planning. Prepares, reviews, and provides recommendations on technical studies, CIP project reports, DCR reports, and planning reports. Performs and reviews engineering computations. Develops and designs conceptual utilities layouts, drawings, etc. Reviews, research, analyze, internal and external data, prepare various records, and reports. Reviews and evaluates service requests. Manage Groundwater Reduction Program (GRP). Coordinate with current & future contract customers (MUDs, GRPs, Authorities). Assist surface & groundwater accounting. Review and identify regulatory requirements for the water utility and perform analysis to evaluate the system to find regulatory deficiencies. Coordinates engineering activities in all disciplines (i.e., Water, Wastewater, Traffic, Street & Bridge and Storm Water) as a project manager. Coordinate and participate in various meetings, develop meeting minutes, keep track of project and data logs, etc. Requires ability to communicate effectively, both oral and in writing. Supervise & train graduate engineer.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

This is a Department of Public Works & Engineering Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers with satisfactory standing;

OR

Requires graduation from an engineering or related science curriculum at a recognized institution of higher education, other than a curriculum approved by the Board, and passage of the eight-hour fundamentals of engineering examination prescribed by the Board.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Four years of active practice in engineering work after graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering are required.

Substitution: A Master’s degree in Engineering may be substituted for up to two years of the above experience requirement.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Requires registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. A specific branch of engineering (such as civil, mechanical, structural, etc.) may be required.

Engineers from out-of-state must

be hired in a position directly under the supervision of a Professional Engineer licensed by the State of Texas;

AND

obtain their license as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas within six months from date of hire for continued employment with the City of Houston
May require a valid Texas Driver’s License and be in compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving. (A.P. 2-2).

PREFERENCES

Knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, water quality, water treatment process, water distribution system and Texas Water Right.
Possess a working knowledge of underground public utility infrastructure, hydraulic modeling, water quality modeling, transient modeling, GIS, and Data Analytics.
Hands-on experience in building and applying distribution system models (WaterGEMS/ Open Hammer).
Ability to work with advanced features of Microsoft Office suit.

**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.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

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 26

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 832-395-2976.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-395-2976. (TTY 7-1-1)

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.