Harris County
Job Summary
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.
Position Description The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the Property Manager position, which is responsible for the day-to-day management duties of the District’s right-of-way (ROW).
Essential Functions & Duties Infrastructure & Maintenance Activities Identify channel maintenance repair solutions, costs, priorities, and schedules. Monitor, define, and direct channel maintenance activities along various channel systems within assigned territory. Develop and maintain programs and plans for the maintenance of the District’s drainage facilities. Monitor flooding events and assist in the documentation of such events.
Requests & Correspondence Handle and investigate requests from County residents, government entities, and internal requests pertaining to the District's infrastructure. Handle requests for use and obtain rights-of-entry from private landowners to facilitate proposed channel maintenance activities. Prepare correspondence and reports in response to various internal and external letter requests.
Research & Legal Support Research the District's archived information, property rights, construction plans, historical data, and existing right-of-way information. Obtain County Attorney’s legal opinion on right-of-way issues, if needed.
Communication & Coordination Communicate with the public and various governmental representatives. Provide updates to management on ROW activities, status, issues, and provide recommendations.
Budgeting & Administrative Support Provide budgeting information in support of the District’s annual maintenance budget.
Additional Responsibilities & Duties Assume additional responsibilities as required, adapting to the District's evolving demands, responsibilities, needs, and objectives.
Qualifications Education and Experience High school graduate or equivalent. Experience using geographic software such as ArcGIS and/or GPS. Five (5) years of verifiable experience in drainage or flood control or similar field, including interpreting drainage and flood control construction plans and/or repair and maintenance of drainage and flood control infrastructure.
Licensure Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent communication skills and willing to speak in public forums to deliver intended messages effectively. Strong skills using project management tools and systems. Good diagnostic and troubleshooting skills to solve work problems, advise on technical questions, and/or difficult work solutions. Analytical skills in applying guidelines, policies, and precedents and adapting standard methods to fit facts and conditions. Familiarity with software applications such as SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat Professional. Work independently and as a team member, in an office environment, with limited to no supervision, relative autonomy, and general review. Self‑starter; assume ownership in setting goals, organizing work, and completing assigned tasks. Ability to manage a variety of concurrent responsibilities and activities efficiently. Work well under pressure, adhering to tight deadlines and accuracy/quality standards. Utilize good time management skills and effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks/initiatives. Solve simple mathematical problems that may be required in everyday work situations.
Preferences
Associate degree or higher in construction management, civil engineering, technology, or an equivalent curriculum; two years of experience may be allowed for each year of education if in the same field.
Experience in construction inspection of drainage and flood control facilities is a plus.
Bilingual skills in English/Spanish are a plus.
Salary & Compensation To be discussed at the interview.
Position Type Regular Full Time
Hours 40 hours per week
Location 9900 Northwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77092
Physical Demands & Environmental Exposure Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Frequent standing and walking; prolonged sitting for extended periods of time. Frequent sorting, filing, shelving, and handling documents, books, files, file drawers, and related materials and equipment are required for clerical operations. Frequent driving of a vehicle with automatic controls; occasionally ascending/descending stairs. Work is generally divided between a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditioning, noise levels, and outdoor performing field investigations. Frequent 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. When at field locations, may be exposed to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, wind and dust, wildlife, and flying/walking insects, vibration, and/or noise in excess of 85 decibels.
Employment May Be Contingent Pertain to passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Equal Opportunity Employer Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
Special Services or Accommodations Call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net for special services or accommodations.
Criminal History Check 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.
Application Notes Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. Attachment of a resume is allowed for supporting documentation but
ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. “See Resume” will not be accepted for qualifications.
Notes Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Sales and Management
Industries Government Administration
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Position Description The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the Property Manager position, which is responsible for the day-to-day management duties of the District’s right-of-way (ROW).
Essential Functions & Duties Infrastructure & Maintenance Activities Identify channel maintenance repair solutions, costs, priorities, and schedules. Monitor, define, and direct channel maintenance activities along various channel systems within assigned territory. Develop and maintain programs and plans for the maintenance of the District’s drainage facilities. Monitor flooding events and assist in the documentation of such events.
Requests & Correspondence Handle and investigate requests from County residents, government entities, and internal requests pertaining to the District's infrastructure. Handle requests for use and obtain rights-of-entry from private landowners to facilitate proposed channel maintenance activities. Prepare correspondence and reports in response to various internal and external letter requests.
Research & Legal Support Research the District's archived information, property rights, construction plans, historical data, and existing right-of-way information. Obtain County Attorney’s legal opinion on right-of-way issues, if needed.
Communication & Coordination Communicate with the public and various governmental representatives. Provide updates to management on ROW activities, status, issues, and provide recommendations.
Budgeting & Administrative Support Provide budgeting information in support of the District’s annual maintenance budget.
Additional Responsibilities & Duties Assume additional responsibilities as required, adapting to the District's evolving demands, responsibilities, needs, and objectives.
Qualifications Education and Experience High school graduate or equivalent. Experience using geographic software such as ArcGIS and/or GPS. Five (5) years of verifiable experience in drainage or flood control or similar field, including interpreting drainage and flood control construction plans and/or repair and maintenance of drainage and flood control infrastructure.
Licensure Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent communication skills and willing to speak in public forums to deliver intended messages effectively. Strong skills using project management tools and systems. Good diagnostic and troubleshooting skills to solve work problems, advise on technical questions, and/or difficult work solutions. Analytical skills in applying guidelines, policies, and precedents and adapting standard methods to fit facts and conditions. Familiarity with software applications such as SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat Professional. Work independently and as a team member, in an office environment, with limited to no supervision, relative autonomy, and general review. Self‑starter; assume ownership in setting goals, organizing work, and completing assigned tasks. Ability to manage a variety of concurrent responsibilities and activities efficiently. Work well under pressure, adhering to tight deadlines and accuracy/quality standards. Utilize good time management skills and effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks/initiatives. Solve simple mathematical problems that may be required in everyday work situations.
Preferences
Associate degree or higher in construction management, civil engineering, technology, or an equivalent curriculum; two years of experience may be allowed for each year of education if in the same field.
Experience in construction inspection of drainage and flood control facilities is a plus.
Bilingual skills in English/Spanish are a plus.
Salary & Compensation To be discussed at the interview.
Position Type Regular Full Time
Hours 40 hours per week
Location 9900 Northwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77092
Physical Demands & Environmental Exposure Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Frequent standing and walking; prolonged sitting for extended periods of time. Frequent sorting, filing, shelving, and handling documents, books, files, file drawers, and related materials and equipment are required for clerical operations. Frequent driving of a vehicle with automatic controls; occasionally ascending/descending stairs. Work is generally divided between a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditioning, noise levels, and outdoor performing field investigations. Frequent 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. When at field locations, may be exposed to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, wind and dust, wildlife, and flying/walking insects, vibration, and/or noise in excess of 85 decibels.
Employment May Be Contingent Pertain to passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Equal Opportunity Employer Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
Special Services or Accommodations Call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net for special services or accommodations.
Criminal History Check 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.
Application Notes Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. Attachment of a resume is allowed for supporting documentation but
ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. “See Resume” will not be accepted for qualifications.
Notes Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Sales and Management
Industries Government Administration
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