Harris County
About Harris County Flood Control District
The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, the third most populated county in the United States, with a population in excess of 4.7 million, including the City of Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county, which consist of approximately 1,500 channels totaling nearly 2,500 miles in length, as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins, totaling more than 10,000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou. What you will do at Harris County Flood Control District
The Programs Portfolio Manager serves as a key leadership role within the Partnerships & Programs Division, reporting directly to the Division Director. This position oversees the strategic execution and operational management of major programs and special initiatives led by the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD), including the Federal Projects Program, Frontier Program, SAFER Program, and other high-impact efforts. The Program Manager will lead a multidisciplinary team and consultants, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards. Acting as a primary liaison between HCFCD and Local, County, State, and Federal partners, the Programs Portfolio Manager will drive collaboration, provide regular briefings to executive leadership, elected officials, and community stakeholders, and support the Chief Partnership and Programs Officer in division-wide oversight. This role demands a dynamic leader with strong program management expertise, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to public service excellence. Essential Functions and Duties
Project and Task Execution Define goals and directives for major initiatives, programs, and projects to ensure successful task execution. Serve as subject matter expert across assigned programs, maintaining comprehensive knowledge of projects and staff functions. Supervise in-house professionals and consultants throughout all project phases, from pre-planning to completion, ensuring regulatory compliance and funding adherence. Coordinate with internal staff and external consultants to meet program objectives under the guidance of the Executive Director, Chief Partnerships and Programs Officer, and Division Director. Monitor and manage program files, databases, and operations, activities, and expenditures documentation. Conduct compliance and performance monitoring of grant-funded projects and partnership activities. Identify and resolve schedule, budget, and performance issues proactively, mitigating risks before they impact program outcomes. Ensure all necessary regulatory approvals and permits are obtained and maintained throughout project lifecycles. Balance technical, functional, and legal requirements to meet program expectations within budget and timeline constraints. Collaboration and Supervision Participate in the public engagement process by assisting in preparing for public meetings, assisting with preparing technical presentations by creating PowerPoint slides and graphics, and attending District public presentations. Promote client satisfaction with internal and external clients. Administrative and Communication Duties Communicating effectively with federal, state, and local officials on the development, implementation, execution, and conclusion of projects within the Programs. Communicating regularly with the Executive Director, Chief Partnership and Programs Officer, constituents, elected officials, and their staff over multiple platforms, including in-person briefings, public meetings, virtual calls, phone calls, and email. Maintain communications with all funding agencies and monitor budgets and expenditures. Prepare correspondence, complete forms, and maintain records and files related to work activities. Advise management of problems and prepare recommendations for solutions using best practices. Complete all required weekly, quarterly, and annual reports. Prepare such reports as may be required by County staff and officials, funding partners, and outside agencies. Assist in budgeting, reviewing draw-downs, tracking activity balances, and making budget modifications. Maintain technical documents and tools such as legal contracts, agreements, award letters, monitoring tools, activity reporting forms, and application guidelines. Technical Skill Development Acquire basic technical engineering skills in hydrology and hydraulics with increasing levels of responsibility to ensure preparedness to become a professional engineer. Learn and become proficient with fundamental project management tools and techniques, including effective scoping, scheduling, and budgeting. Additional Responsibilities and Duties Assume additional responsibilities as required, adapting to the District\'s evolving demands, responsibilities, needs, and objectives. Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Note: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. \"See Resume\" will not be accepted for qualifications. Education Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university Licensure Valid Class \"C\" Texas Driver’s License Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access). Knowledge of construction standards, practices, and techniques. Good diagnostic and troubleshooting skills to solve unusual work problems. Good analytical skills in applying guidelines, policies, and precedents and adapting standard methods to fit facts and conditions. Basic understanding of project management tools and systems. Can work well with the public, interest groups, government agency personnel, and external organizations. Experience
Five (5) years of verifiable experience in civil engineering-related work preferred • Experience with hydrologic, hydraulic, HEC Modeling, and/or civil engineering projects. (preferred) Experience with GIS applications. (preferred) Experience with AutoCAD software. (preferred) Licensure Professional Engineer Registration (State of Texas) (preferred) Position Type, Salary Regular | Full-Time Salary: To be discussed at interview Location Brookhollow | 9900 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77092 Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds. Frequent sorting, filing, shelving, and handling of documents, books, files, file drawers, and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations. Frequent driving of a vehicle with automatic controls. Prolonged sitting for extended periods of time. Occasionally walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground, such as sloping terrain, plowed or furrowed areas, or construction sites. Occasionally ascending/descending stairs. Work is generally performed indoors in a typical office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditioning, and noise levels. Extensive use of a video display terminal (computer monitor). May be exposed to fluids, compounds, or chemicals used in cleaning offices and/or work areas. May be exposed to fluids, compounds, or chemicals used for photographic or photocopier development or reproduction. When at field locations, may be exposed to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, wind, dust, wildlife, and flying/walking insects. When at field locations, may be exposed to vibration and/or noise in excess of 85 decibels. Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
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The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, the third most populated county in the United States, with a population in excess of 4.7 million, including the City of Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county, which consist of approximately 1,500 channels totaling nearly 2,500 miles in length, as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins, totaling more than 10,000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou. What you will do at Harris County Flood Control District
The Programs Portfolio Manager serves as a key leadership role within the Partnerships & Programs Division, reporting directly to the Division Director. This position oversees the strategic execution and operational management of major programs and special initiatives led by the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD), including the Federal Projects Program, Frontier Program, SAFER Program, and other high-impact efforts. The Program Manager will lead a multidisciplinary team and consultants, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards. Acting as a primary liaison between HCFCD and Local, County, State, and Federal partners, the Programs Portfolio Manager will drive collaboration, provide regular briefings to executive leadership, elected officials, and community stakeholders, and support the Chief Partnership and Programs Officer in division-wide oversight. This role demands a dynamic leader with strong program management expertise, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to public service excellence. Essential Functions and Duties
Project and Task Execution Define goals and directives for major initiatives, programs, and projects to ensure successful task execution. Serve as subject matter expert across assigned programs, maintaining comprehensive knowledge of projects and staff functions. Supervise in-house professionals and consultants throughout all project phases, from pre-planning to completion, ensuring regulatory compliance and funding adherence. Coordinate with internal staff and external consultants to meet program objectives under the guidance of the Executive Director, Chief Partnerships and Programs Officer, and Division Director. Monitor and manage program files, databases, and operations, activities, and expenditures documentation. Conduct compliance and performance monitoring of grant-funded projects and partnership activities. Identify and resolve schedule, budget, and performance issues proactively, mitigating risks before they impact program outcomes. Ensure all necessary regulatory approvals and permits are obtained and maintained throughout project lifecycles. Balance technical, functional, and legal requirements to meet program expectations within budget and timeline constraints. Collaboration and Supervision Participate in the public engagement process by assisting in preparing for public meetings, assisting with preparing technical presentations by creating PowerPoint slides and graphics, and attending District public presentations. Promote client satisfaction with internal and external clients. Administrative and Communication Duties Communicating effectively with federal, state, and local officials on the development, implementation, execution, and conclusion of projects within the Programs. Communicating regularly with the Executive Director, Chief Partnership and Programs Officer, constituents, elected officials, and their staff over multiple platforms, including in-person briefings, public meetings, virtual calls, phone calls, and email. Maintain communications with all funding agencies and monitor budgets and expenditures. Prepare correspondence, complete forms, and maintain records and files related to work activities. Advise management of problems and prepare recommendations for solutions using best practices. Complete all required weekly, quarterly, and annual reports. Prepare such reports as may be required by County staff and officials, funding partners, and outside agencies. Assist in budgeting, reviewing draw-downs, tracking activity balances, and making budget modifications. Maintain technical documents and tools such as legal contracts, agreements, award letters, monitoring tools, activity reporting forms, and application guidelines. Technical Skill Development Acquire basic technical engineering skills in hydrology and hydraulics with increasing levels of responsibility to ensure preparedness to become a professional engineer. Learn and become proficient with fundamental project management tools and techniques, including effective scoping, scheduling, and budgeting. Additional Responsibilities and Duties Assume additional responsibilities as required, adapting to the District\'s evolving demands, responsibilities, needs, and objectives. Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Note: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. \"See Resume\" will not be accepted for qualifications. Education Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university Licensure Valid Class \"C\" Texas Driver’s License Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access). Knowledge of construction standards, practices, and techniques. Good diagnostic and troubleshooting skills to solve unusual work problems. Good analytical skills in applying guidelines, policies, and precedents and adapting standard methods to fit facts and conditions. Basic understanding of project management tools and systems. Can work well with the public, interest groups, government agency personnel, and external organizations. Experience
Five (5) years of verifiable experience in civil engineering-related work preferred • Experience with hydrologic, hydraulic, HEC Modeling, and/or civil engineering projects. (preferred) Experience with GIS applications. (preferred) Experience with AutoCAD software. (preferred) Licensure Professional Engineer Registration (State of Texas) (preferred) Position Type, Salary Regular | Full-Time Salary: To be discussed at interview Location Brookhollow | 9900 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77092 Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds. Frequent sorting, filing, shelving, and handling of documents, books, files, file drawers, and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations. Frequent driving of a vehicle with automatic controls. Prolonged sitting for extended periods of time. Occasionally walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground, such as sloping terrain, plowed or furrowed areas, or construction sites. Occasionally ascending/descending stairs. Work is generally performed indoors in a typical office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditioning, and noise levels. Extensive use of a video display terminal (computer monitor). May be exposed to fluids, compounds, or chemicals used in cleaning offices and/or work areas. May be exposed to fluids, compounds, or chemicals used for photographic or photocopier development or reproduction. When at field locations, may be exposed to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, wind, dust, wildlife, and flying/walking insects. When at field locations, may be exposed to vibration and/or noise in excess of 85 decibels. Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
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