What are the responsibilities and job description for the Watershed Engineer position at 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 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
Oversee the review of government capital improvement plans and private sector development plans (subdivision, site, detention, channel, bridge, and other drainage-related plans and plats) to confirm compliance with the District's criteria and policies.
Oversee the review of variance requests to the criteria and obtain variance approvals if necessary.
Review and comment on development reports, plans, designs, and technical submittals such as geotechnical reports and drainage analyses. Perform field visits as necessary to confirm compliance with the District's design criteria and standards.
Ensure data entry of data documenting plan review efforts.
Research and Documentation
Oversee the research of letter files, design reports, aerial photos, record drawings, and other resources to support plan review efforts.
Prepare correspondence, complete forms, and maintain records and files related to work activities.
Communication and Coordination
Facilitate communications with design engineers and the public (via telephone, letter, plan mark-ups, and in-person) to explain plan review efforts and objectives.
Oversee coordination with other District and County departments (including Harris County Permits Office) to support regulations and permitting activity for government and private sector construction development plans.
Staff Management and Personnel Oversight
Ensure personnel compliance with the District's policies and procedures regarding execution of duties and job performance. Assist in performing periodic personnel reviews and recommend adjustments.
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Advise management of problems and prepare recommendations for solutions using best practices.
Additional Responsibilities and Support
Assist 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.
Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.
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.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a similar curriculum from an accredited college or university
A similar degree may be considered based on relevant career experience.
- Five (5) years of verifiable experience in engineering design and maintenance construction projects and/or field operations related to drainage design
- Professional kowledge of FEMA floodplain management, public works, hydrology, flood control and/or urban development.
- Experience working with government agencies and their governing bodies.
- Supervisory experience in a project management environment.
- Professional Engineer Registration (State of Texas)
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License
- Strong skills using Microsoft Office 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and Access).
- Strong skills using geographic information systems and digital review software.
- Strong skills using project management tools and systems.
- Solid knowledge/understanding of construction standards, practices and techniques.
- 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 and in adapting standard methods to fit facts and conditions.
- Basic understanding of FEMA floodplain regulations including CLOMR and LOMR processes.
- Excellent communication skills including presentation, grammar and writing skills.
- Excellent organizational and managerial skills.
- Can work well under pressure and public scrutiny.
- Can manage and lead a professional team within an office environment.
- Can utilize good time management skills and effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks/initiatives.
- Can work independently with limited supervision, relative autonomy and general review.
- Work well with the public, interest groups, government agency personnel and external organizations.
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.
Certification:
- FEMA floodplain manager certification (preferred)
Language:
- Bi-lingual skills in English/Spanish (preferred)
Position Type, Salary:
Regular | Full-Time
Salary: To be discussed at interview
Location:
Watershed Management - 9900 Northwest Freeway Houston, TX 77092
- 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.
- Occasional 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.
- Occasional ascending/descending stairs; prolonged sitting for extended periods of time.
- Work is generally performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditions and noise levels.
- 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, aquatic bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms.
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.
Salary : $56,160
