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Maintenance Chief

Brazos River Authority
$94,818.00 - $123,264.00 / yr
life insurance, tuition reimbursement
United States, Texas, Graford
May 23, 2025
Maintenance Chief Pay Grade: 618 Location: Reservoirs Vacancy Announcement Nature Of The Work Safety Sensitive Position WC - 9102 Brief Description The purpose of this position is to oversee the daily operation and scheduled work of maintenance crews for the Brazos River Authority (BRA). This is accomplished by overseeing maintenance crews; planning, scheduling and prioritizing all work performed by the maintenance department; overseeing operations and maintenance of public use areas; and ensuring adequate equipment and supplies are available when needed. Responsibilities include maintaining a safety-oriented workplace; overseeing heavy equipment operation; overseeing construction activities; facilitating employee training; purchasing equipment, tools and materials for projects; maintaining records and reports; monitoring; and providing input into the budget. Other duties include interacting with other supervisors, contractors, county employees, and the public; supporting other BRA maintenance departments; being on call and available to work when required including working some weekends and holidays; operating flood gates; providing various maintenance to the BRA facilities, dams, and property; and any other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Minimum ten years or an equivalent combination of education Valid Texas Class C Driver's License and Good Driving Record Preferred: Class A CDL Driver's License High School Plus Vocational Training - Obtained with advanced study or training past high school. Key Competencies Creating honest, trusting, and successful working relationships with others (inside and outside the organization) by consistently demonstrating competence and reliability in job performance, and representing what is best about the organization through demonstrated principles, actions, and communications... Investing time and energy into understanding the evolving nature of their role within the organization, and developing the skills, behaviors, procedures, and perspectives to be successful... Taking responsibility for clarifying the expectations of others; acknowledging how personal decisions, actions, and standards of performance influence work accomplishments; accepting responsibility for work accomplishments; and recognizing changes required to achieve better results going forward... Identifying and evaluating unique ways to improve the organization (cost reductions, use of resources, policies/procedures, products); generating useful new ideas, approaches or techniques. Working with others to share expertise and achieve outcomes that benefit the organization; stepping in to fill necessary roles that others are unable or unwilling to do; demonstrating strong communication skills to others on the team through active listening, summarizing, facilitating and "bridge building"... Developing and maintaining cooperation and teamwork while leading a group of people; seeking the input of group members; valuing ethnic and cultural diversity on the team for the perspectives it provides; keeping team members informed; finding ways to resolve conflict within the group; and, articulating a mission or "vision" which motivates others towards the accomplishment of goals and objectives... The ability to understand, use and manage personal emotions to positively influence others, relieve stress, communicate effectively, demonstrate empathy, overcome challenges, and defuse conflict. Ensuring that work accomplished is accurate in all relevant aspects. Setting objectives which are specific and clearly communicated, measurable, challenging but realistically achievable, and time targeted... Interpreting, explaining and implementing organization and unit policies, procedures, guidelines and programs; working within the spirit and the intent of policy for the organization's success. Staying motivated even when faced with inevitable delays, setbacks, policy shifts and disappointment. Demonstrating support for innovation and for organizational changes needed to improve effectiveness; initiating, sponsoring, and implementing change management practices; helping others to successfully navigate organizational change. Effectively utilizing the skills of subordinates to accomplish work objectives; providing a degree of supervision, support and accessibility that is tailored to the subordinates` level of maturity and ability. STARTING SALARY RANGE $94,692 to $123,264 annually. This is an exempt position. POSTING DATE May 23, 2023. Open until filled. BENEFITS Medical, Dental, Vision, TCDRS Retirement, 457/401, Life Insurance, LTD, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, Holidays BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY, EOE The BRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 and exists to develop, manage, and protect the water resources of the Brazos River Basin. Today, BRA's staff develops and distributes water supplies, provides water and wastewater treatment, monitors water quality, and pursues water conservation through public education programs. The BRA is looking for dedicated individuals who are team and customer-focused, perform their jobs ethically and with integrity, are adaptable and embrace diversity, seek innovative and creative ways to conduct business, have a desire to grow with a great organization, and are committed to the mission and goals of the BRA. APPLICATION PROCEDURE All applicants, including employees, must submit an online Application for Employment by way of the Brazos River Authority Website at www.brazos.org. *The Brazos River Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer* *Women & Minorities are Encouraged to Apply*