Position Description
About Harris County Flood Control District:
The District’s core mission is to mitigate the risk of flooding in Harris County which boasts a population of over 4.7 million and includes the City of Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States. The District’s responsibilities extend to approximately 1,500 channels spanning nearly 2,500 miles, over 60 regional stormwater detention basins covering more than 10,000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks, such as 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 Vegetation Management Inspector.
Responsible for inspecting and providing quality control of the District’s drainage and channel maintenance projects. The Inspector will work closely with outside contractors to inspect streams and bayous for needed maintenance, including turf establishment, mowing, debris removal, selective clearing, tree planting, and hazardous tree removal.
Essential Functions and Duties:
- Inspect the District’s infrastructure, including channels, detention basins, and buy-out lots, for needed maintenance.
- Measure, calculate, and verify contract quantities completed by the contractor for payment.
- Maintain daily records of work performed by contractors.
- Complete project work orders and schedule contract work.
- Prepare invoice estimates for monthly contractor payments.
- Complete daily status reports, project reports, and contractor work schedules.
- Schedule and conduct meetings with contractor representatives.
- Prepare correspondence, complete forms, and maintain records and files.
- 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 [email protected].
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.
Requirements
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
- Minimum of one (1) year verifiable experience in vegetation management, construction inspection, and/ or landscape Installation
OR:
- Five (5) years’ experience in project management, business, or a similar field.
Licensure:
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Good verbal & written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or assignments.
- Ability to be self-motivated. A self-starter.
- Ability to work in an outdoor setting.
- Good organizational skills.
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.
Preferences
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in a natural resources field such as Agronomy, Forestry, or Horticulture. or a related field from an accredited college or university (preferred)
General Information
Position Type, Hours and Salary:
- Regular | Full-Time | Non-exempt
- 40 hours per week
- Salary: To be discussed at interview
Location:
- Facilities Maintenance | 7522 Prairie Oak Drive, Houston, TX 77086
Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
- Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
- Frequent driving of an ATV and/ or a pickup truck hauling a trailer with ATVs.
- Frequent walking several miles a day carrying a handheld computer, GPS device and camera.
- Frequent walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrains, plowed or furrowed areas or construction sites.
- Work is performed outdoors where there will be routine exposure to significant levels of rain, heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, noise, wind and dust.
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.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave
- Sick Leave
Retirement Savings Benefit
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule*
- METRO RideSponsor Program*
- Participation may vary by department.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
www.benefitsathctx.com
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