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Job Description
JOIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN TEAM
At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer-we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles - Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity - anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee.
What Makes the City of Austin Special?- Make a Difference : Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.
- Value and Innovation : Work in an environment where employees are valued and innovation thrives.
- Competitive Benefits : Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
- Retirement Security : Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.
- Sustainable Transportation Options : Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.
- Focus on Wellness : Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
- Career Growth : Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.
- Modern Workspaces : Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration.
By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.
ABOUT AUSTIN WATER:
For over 100 years, Austin Water has been committed to providing safe, reliable, high-quality, and affordable water services to our customers. Today, we serve over 1,000,000 people in the Austin metropolitan area, across more than 548 square miles. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, we’re not just keeping up-we’re leading the way with sustainable infrastructure, advanced treatment technology, and environmental innovation.
Austin Water consistently ranks among the best in the country when it comes to water quality. We also treat, return, and recycle wastewater in ways that protect environmental resources. Austin Water exceeds federal and state requirements for clean water and environmental compliance at our water and wastewater treatment plants.
Job Description:
Division Manager, Austin Water Operations and Maintenance
Purpose:
Uses comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices and procedures to organize and manage the operations maintenance, regulatory compliance, and assets of a core water and wastewater division, which may include multiple facilities or programs within the Operations Program Area of Austin Water.
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.- Develops, executes, and evaluates strategic short-range and long-range plans and criteria for a variety of projects, programs, and division activities.
- Coordinates facility, process, and project activities within the division, between other Utility divisions and City departments, and with outside consultants, engineers, associations, regulatory agencies, neighborhood associations, and the general public.
- Evaluates programs for effectiveness and accomplishment of goals.
- Generates and analyzes data to discern patterns, discrepancies, and opportunities for process improvements.
- Prepares, consolidates, and monitors division-wide budget based on budgets for plants, laboratories, and treatment infrastructure.
- Contributes to writing specifications for requests for proposal (RFPs) or requests for quotes (RFQs), evaluates bid proposals, and recommends or approves contractor selection.
- Develops, reviews, revises, and approves procedures and specifications for plant, field, or laboratory operations; equipment; and technical instrumentation; analytical testing procedures; quality control programs; safety programs; and training programs.
- Interprets, explains, and ensures compliance with applicable policies, procedures, ordinances, and Federal and State regulations.
- Facilitates, conducts, and attends meetings and represents the division, department, and City.
- Provides technical advice and assistance to internal and external customers.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:- Performs the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
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 Federal, State, and local laws.
- Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
- Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Ability to manage projects, develop and execute project timelines, delegate tasks, and evaluate progress from start up to completion of projects.
- Ability to resolve problems or situations that require exercising tact, diplomacy, and sound judgment.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to make public presentations.
- Ability to meet and maintain driver eligibility detailed in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program.
Minimum Qualifications:- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a relevant field of study, plus six (6) years of progressively responsible experience related to the activities of the division, including three (3) years of experience which were in a supervisory or management capacity.
- Experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years.
- Laboratory Services Division Manager: (NELAP standards require)
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in microbiology, biology, chemistry, environmental sciences, physical sciences, or engineering with a minimum of sixteen (16) college semester credit hours in general microbiology and biology, plus six (6) years of progressively responsible experience related to the activities of the division, including three (3) years of experience which must be in a supervisory or management capacity
OR - Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in chemical, environmental, biological, or physical sciences, or engineering with a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester hours in chemistry, plus six (6) years of progressively responsible experience related to the activities of the division, including three (3) years of experience which must be in a supervisory or management capacity.
- Graduation with a Master’s or Doctoral degree in one of the above disciplines may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
- Experience cannot be substituted for education.
Licenses and Certifications Required:- Electrical division managers: Master Electrician License or a Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Water treatment, water distribution, metering division managers: TCEQ Class "A" Water license.
- Wastewater treatment or wastewater collection division managers: TCEQ Class "A" Wastewater license.
- Construction Rehabilitation Services division manager: TCEQ Class “B” Water Distribution license and Class “B” Wastewater Treatment, or Collection Class III license. A single TCEQ Class “A” Water or Wastewater license may be substituted for dual license requirement.
- Instrumentation and Control Maintenance, Laboratory Services, and Asset Management Division Managers: No licenses required.
- A Texas Professional Engineer (PE) License may be substituted for a Class “A” TCEQ License; or if currently licensed in another state, the ability to obtain a Texas PE License within six (6) months of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with medium voltage substation troubleshooting, installation and repair up to 15KV.
- Experience troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing industrial motor controls and motors up to 15KV.
- Experience working in a large municipal water/wastewater utility or similar industrial environment.
- Experienced with State of Texas Master Electrician License
- Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) program.
Notes to Candidate:
Position Overview:
This position is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a highly skilled industrial electrical maintenance division. Duties include establishing and enforcing policies, managing annual budgets, and setting technical specifications. The role also requires coordinating work across operations, external consultants, engineers, and other city and departmental divisions.
The ideal candidate will excel at fostering a cohesive team environment and collaborating effectively with other divisions to achieve organizational goals, deliver exceptional customer support, and maintain uninterrupted service.
Pay Range:- $91,080. - $117,000 annually
Work Location:- South Service Center, 3616 S. 1st St, Austin Tx 78704
Days & Hours:- M-F, 6:30am - 3:00pm.
Benefits:- Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more - click HERE for more information.
When completing the City of Austin employment application:- A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
- Provide each job title and accurate employment dates for all jobs included on the application.
- Your work history should include the duties you performed, any supervisory or lead responsibilities, and any equipment and computer software used.
- The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
- A résumé is required but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.
If you are selected as a top candidate:- Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
- If you are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
Essential:- This position has been designated as essential for the City of Austin. Essential positions maintain emergency services or provide public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of the community. In the event of a designated emergency, these positions will be called back or retained to assist with operations and recovery.
Secondary Employment:- All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.
- Austin Water will review all secondary employment.
- Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with Austin Water, as well as current Austin Water employees considering secondary employment.
EEO Statement for City of Austin:- 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.
- 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.
Important Note to Applicants:
All Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free.
Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.
We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.
EEO Statement for City of Austin:
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.
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.
Closing Date/Time: 2026-05-27 - Make a Difference : Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Austin
Show moreThe City of Austin
This vibrant and dynamic city tops many lists for business, entertainment, and quality of life. One of the country’s most popular, high-profile “green” and culturally rich cities, Austin was recently selected the number one Best Place to Live in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report). In 2016, Forbes named Austin the city most likely to prosper over the next decade on their America’s Cities of the Future list, and the City of Austin ranked in the top ten on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for 2017.
Austin continues to lead with its vision of being the Most Livable City in the Country, emerging as a player on the international scene with such events as SXSW, Austin City Limits, Formula 1, and being home to companies such as Apple, Samsung, Dell, and Ascension Seton Healthcare. From the home of state government and the University of Texas to the Live Music Capital of the World and its growth as a film center, Austin has gained worldwide attention as a hub for education, business, health, and sustainability.
The City offers a wide range of events, from music concerts, food festivals, and sports competitions to museum displays, exhibits, and family fun. Austin is also home to a wonderful ballet, world-class museums, one-of-a-kind shopping, and beautiful outdoor spaces. You can just as easily spend your morning paddling the lake as you can strolling through a celebrated history museum.
Located at the edge of the Texas Hill Country—rolling terrain of limestone bluffs, springs, rivers, and lakes—Austin’s temperate climate is ideal for year-round jogging, cycling, hiking on the City’s many trails, or swimming at Barton Springs or one of the area’s many other swimming holes.
There are a number of excellent golf courses in the area as well as recreational opportunities for rowing, kayaking, canoeing, camping, rock climbing, disc golf, mountain biking, fishing, and more. Austin truly has something to offer for everyone.
City Government
The City of Austin is a progressive, full-service municipal organization operating under the Council-Manager form of government. Austin has a 10-1 council system with an at-large Mayor and Council Members that represent ten districts. The Mayor and Council Members may serve in their respective seats for four years with a maximum of two consecutive terms.
The City Council appoints the City Manager who is the chief administrative and executive officer of the City. The City Manager is responsible for guiding and directing day-to-day operations, as well as providing strategic research, recommendations, and management leadership to the City Council on the city budget, programs, policies, and services. The City Manager implements the organization’s administrative responsibilities with a strong team of Assistant City Managers and department executives. Supported by a staff of more than 14,000 and a budget of $4.1 billion, the City Manager and staff deliver a broad range of services to the citizens of Austin.
The City Council and City Manager of Austin are committed to the mission of delivering the highest quality, cost-effective services. Austin is a beacon of sustainability, social equity, and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its community members, and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all.
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