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Be among the first 25 applicants 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 Partnerships 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. Equal Opportunity Employer
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, see the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan. If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. 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. \
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Be among the first 25 applicants 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 Partnerships 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. Equal Opportunity Employer
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, see the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan. If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. 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. \
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