Field Supervisor (Traffic Operation)
City of HoustonAbout the role
Posting number: 39345
Department: Houston Public Works
Job classification: FIELD SUPERVISOR
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Public Works
Summary
Applications will be accepted from: All Persons Interested
Division/Section: Transportation and Drainage Operations/Traffic Operations
Reporting Location: 2200 Patterson St, Houston, TX 77007
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm *Subject to change
position is responsible for supervising daily field operations, ensuring work is performed in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), City standards, and all applicable safety regulations.
This position assists in the enforcement of Branch and Departmental policies, procedures, and operational standards. The Field Supervisor maintains monthly records and reports of scheduled and completed work activities, monitors productivity, ensures operational documentation is accurate and up to date, and provides recommendations for improving efficiency, quality, and customer service.
Responsibilities include planning, organizing, assigning, and reviewing the work of field personnel and contract maintenance activities to ensure proper implementation, quality control, regulatory compliance, and timely completion of projects. The Field Supervisor conducts field inspections,
monitors contractor performance, verifies work quality, and ensures proper utilization of personnel, equipment, materials, and resources.
The position also plays a critical role in emergency response operations by coordinating personnel and equipment during hurricanes, flooding, severe weather, hazardous roadway conditions, traffic incidents, and other emergency events, while supporting rapid restoration of safe roadway operations in accordance with departmental emergency response plans.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items (up to 40 pounds) and/or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis. There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture/wetness and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns.
This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier I Level.
Examples of duties
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a high school diploma or a GED.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Four years of progressively responsible work experience in the maintenance field are required.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
Preference will be given to individuals with experience in Pavement Marking and Sign Maintenance experience.
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such people possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such people are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**
Supplemental information
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. The department may administer skills assessment test.
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.
Pay Grade: 17
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during the active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
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