Watershed Engineer

Position Description The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, with a population in excess of 4.7 million, including the City of Houston. 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 Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Watershed Engineer. The Watershed Engineer is responsible for overseeing the review and approval process of government and private sector development plans and plats for the Watershed Management department to ensure compliance with the District’s design criteria, policies, future drainage improvement projects and watershed management plans in accordance with the District’s mission to maintain the Infrastructure. Essential Functions and Duties Plan Review and Compliance Oversight: Oversees the review of government capital improvement plans and private sector development plans to confirm compliance with the District's criteria and policies. Research and Documentation: Oversees the research of letter files, design reports, aerial photos, record drawings, and other resources to support plan review efforts. Communication and Coordination: Facilitates communications with design engineers and the public to explain plan review efforts and objectives. Staff Management and Personnel Oversight: Ensures personnel compliance with the District's policies and procedures regarding execution of duties and job performance. Problem Solving and Decision Making: Advises management of problems and prepares recommendations for solutions using best practices. Additional Responsibilities And Support Assists with department projects, as needed. May be required to assume responsibility for the department in the absence of the department manager and/or other duties as assigned by management. Requirements Education : Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a similar curriculum from an accredited college or university. Experience : Five years of verifiable experience in engineering design and maintenance construction projects and/or field operations related to drainage design. Licensure : Professional Engineer Registration (State of Texas) and a valid Class C Texas Driver’s License. Knowledge Skills, and Abilities Strong skills using Microsoft Office 365 applications and geographic information systems. Excellent diagnostic and trouble shooting skills to solve unusual work problems and advise on complex technical questions and/or difficult work solutions. Excellent analytical skills in applying guidelines, policies and precedents. Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx. If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

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