Drainage Operations and Maintenance Coordinator (Reserved for Watershed Department Employees Only)

Job Description:

Drainage Operations and Maintenance Coordinator (Reserved for Watershed Department Employees Only)

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus five (5) years of related work experience in general construction and maintenance, land management or infrastructure investigations, and inspection, including four (4) years of experience in storm drain construction, rehabilitation, or maintenance.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
Valid Texas Driver License.

Must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License and required endorsements within 120 days of hire, as required by position.
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 position is part of a team of Drainage and Operations Maintenance ( DOM ) Coordinators that are responsible for responding to a variety of service requests related to the maintenance of drainage infrastructure, such as flooding, erosion, vegetation, inlets, and pipes. The DOM Coordinator is expected to prioritize 311 requests for inspection, research issues, and provide customer service and documentation of the final resolution.

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 Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date.

This position requires a Valid Texas 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 Evaluation 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):
When completing the City of Austin Employment Application:

• Include details on the application or prior or current work history with the City of Austin.
• A resume and cover letter is required. It does not substitute for a complete employment application.
• A detailed and complete employment application will help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
• Include details on the application of any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience. Provide each job title and employment dates for all jobs on the application. Your work history should include duties you performed. “See Resume” is not acceptable and your application will be considered incomplete.
• Work history must include the month and year of employment and whether it was full or part-time work.
• Any relevant work history on the resume must also be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered.

Pay Range
$28.04 - $34.34
Hours
Monday - Friday
6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

May require working outside of normal business hours as dictated by business needs. In addition, the work schedule may change to a rotating shift during weather events. Must be agreeable to accepting on-call assignments, which might result in a call-back to work.
Job Close Date 10/04/2024 Type of Posting Departmental Only Department Watershed Protection Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 6301 H- Harold Court, Austin, Texas Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience inspecting or maintaining multiple types of storm water infrastructure.
• Experience identifying native and invasive plants.
• Experience working with contractors.
• Experience using Maximo, ARCGIS , or another asset management system to enter data and research relevant information.
• Experience with asset management systems.

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.

Assists in the planning, directing, coordinating, and review of the work of crews engaged in the construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of storm drain infrastructures. Performs required field investigation, site preparation, resource planning, review of traffic control needs/plans; conducts utility notification for excavation; and ensures utilities have been properly marked. Assists with the scheduling and coordinating of daily operations; instructs work to be completed and reviews progress; coordinates requisition and controls materials and supplies; and works with engineers and other department personnel on planning projects. Tracks and requests needed permits to ensure appropriate agencies are notified (e.g. Right-of-Way Permits, TxDOT, etc.); coordinates with traffic control contractors to ensure a safe work zone for crews. Enters and closes out work orders; makes updates as needed. Reviews citizens’ complaints or concerns; facilitates prompt and efficient investigations of problems and potential solutions; provides recommendations for resolution to superintendent. Assists with drafting specifications for purchase of additional or replacement equipment. Assists with preparing monthly and annual performance measure reports. Operates multiple specialized heavy equipment and conducts advanced skills training on the safety and operations of specialized equipment such as haul rig with low boy trailer, brush truck, walking excavator, Vactor truck, volumetric cement/concrete truck, gradall truck, and crane truck as required by position. Acts, as necessary, in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the supervisor.

Responsibilities - Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

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.

• Knowledge of City of Austin policies and procedures related to storm drain system operations.
• Knowledge of City of Austin safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of training and monitoring of assigned work groups.
• Knowledge of relational databases for data entry, data queries, and generating reports.
• Knowledge of construction practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of various phases of the plans review and inspections processes.
• Knowledge of preparation of cost estimates.
• Skill in reading moderately complex plans, drawings, engineering designs, and specifications.
• Skill in using various computer software programs.
• Skill in operating a motor vehicle and motorized equipment.
• Skill in oral and written technical and/or general communication.
• Ability to read and follow technical guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work as an individual contributor with limited oversight.
• Ability to function as a confined space attendant, lead, or entrant.

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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Drainage Operations and Maintenance Coordinator are graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus five (5) years of related work experience in general construction and maintenance, land management or infrastructure investigations, and inspection, including four (4) years of experience in storm drain construction, rehabilitation, or maintenance. Do you meet the minimum qualifications as described?

• Yes
• No

* Are you currently a City of Austin Watershed Protection Department employee?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a valid Texas Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Driver License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Texas Driver License by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’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 Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).

* This position requires participation in an on-call schedule for flood warning response activities, which may extend beyond regular business hours. Are you agreeable to accepting on-call assignments which might result in a call back to work or work outside regular business hours?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe your experience inspecting or maintaining storm water infrastructure.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please explain your experience identifying native and invasive plants.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please explain your experience working with contractors.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please explain your experience with asset management systems.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please explain your experience researching important information related to drainage infrastructure. How did your research help you to make an informed decision.
(Open Ended Question)


Optional & Required Documents

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