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Assistant Project Manager

Salary

$2,471.56 - $2,584.00 Biweekly

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

37291

Department

Houston Public Works

Opening Date

11/05/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Service Line/Section: Houston Water/Infrastructure & Development Services

Reporting Location: 1002 Washington Ave, 3rd floor

Workdays & Hours: M-F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm*

* Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position is part of Houston Public Works Engineering, reporting location to the Houston Permitting Center. Key responsibilities include reviewing utility, water, sewer and civil plans for compliance with codes and ordinances. Assisting and/or processing consent to encroachment permit requests, utility plan submittals, plat reviews and investigations. Review commitment letters and easement agreement. Support Infrastructure and Development Services section with utility field investigations of public water and wastewater utilities. Supports the Senior Project Manager, Project Manager and Senior Inspector in the Infrastructure & Development Services section. Coordinates with the general public and internal departments to provide accurate feedback on applications and submittals. Participate in project meetings and provide technical support to ensure project needs are met, scope intent is met, schedule, and compliance requirements. Performs all other duties as assigned by management.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position involves routine walking, periods of sitting, and occasional stooping or bending. Occasional light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 40 pounds or equivalent weight) may be required.

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field based on the responsibilities of the position. Considerable knowledge of design or construction is required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

No experience is required.

Directly related professional architectural, construction or landscape design experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERENCES

Preference may be given to applicants who have experience designing or reviewing plans for sanitary sewer and water utilities and/or proficiency using GIS; possess excellent technical writing skills, communication and research skills, and the ability to interpret and explain City procedures.

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 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.

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: 20

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 832-393-2976.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-2976. (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.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Wellness

+ Supplemental Insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Long-term disability

+ Retirement pension

+ 457 deferred compensation plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ 10 days of vacation each year

+ 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

+ Compensable Sick Leave

+ Personal Leave

+ Flexible schedules

+ Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

+ Professional development opportunities

+ Transportation/parking plan

+ Section 125 pretax deductions

+ Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

+ Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves

+ Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Which scenario best describes your education?

+ Less than High School Diploma/GED

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Associate's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field based on the responsibilities of the position.

+ Bachler's degree or higher in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field based on the responsibilities of the position.

+ None of the above

02

How many years of professional experience do you have in architectural, construction or landscape design?

+ No experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 years to 4 years

+ 4 years or more

03

How much experience do you have in Plan Development, Plan Review, Residential, Commercial Construction, Construction Permitting, or Inspections?

+ No experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 4 years

+ 4 years or more

04

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or general discharge under honorable conditions?

+ Yes

+ No

05

With which of the following software applications are you proficient in? (Check all that apply)

+ Word

+ Excel

+ Access

+ PowerPoint

+ Outlook

+ Adobe Acrobat Professional

+ MS Teams

+ None of the above

06

How many years of experience do you have reading and understanding architectural or engineering plans?

+ No experience

+ less than 2 years

+ 2 to 4 years

+ 4 years or more

07

What is your proficiency in MS Word?

+ No experience with software

+ Beginner (e.g. creating new documents, formatting, page layout, etc.)

+ Intermediate (e.g. adding headers/footers, page numbering, modify template, etc.)

+ Advanced (e.g. creating mail merge, track changes, document protection, etc.)

08

What would best describe your proficiency in MS Excel?

+ No experience with software

+ Beginner (e.g. create new presentation, navigate within presentation, formatting characters, etc.)

+ Intermediate (e.g. modify/save template, assign transition to a slide, etc.)

+ Advanced (e.g. insert sound file, embed all/part of a file from another program, add CD audio, etc.)

09

What is your proficiency in MS TEAMS?

+ No experience with software

+ Beginner (e.g. scheduling a meeting, chatting during a meeting, sharing content etc.)

+ Intermediate (e.g. modify/save template, assign transition to a slide, etc.)

+ Advanced (e.g. creating a teams channel, archiving information, using collaboration tools etc.)

10

Are you mathematically inclined and do you possess strong research and analytical skills?

+ Yes

+ No

11

Please describe your approach when learning something new at the workplace (software, processes, subject matter, etc.)

12

Please describe your familiarity with the City of Houston Code of Ordinances and the Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM) as they pertain to water and sanitary sewer systems.

13

Please describe your experience with land base mapping software. (Example GIS, ARCGIS, GIMS). Stating please see application will not be accepted.

14

Please describe your proficiency and explain what steps you take to ensure clarity and accuracy. ("See Resume" answer will not be acceptable)

15

How do you prioritize projects and tasks when there are competing business needs? ("See Resume" answer will not be acceptable)

16

Describe a time when you had to manage multiple projects simultaneously. ("See Resume" answer will not be acceptable)

17

Have you ever had to deal with difficult stakeholders? How did you handle the situation? ("See Resume" answer will not be acceptable)

Required Question