Position Description
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:
Harris County Flood Control District (District) is seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Environmental Quality Project Manager.
The Environmental Quality Project Manager is responsible for managing environmental projects related to stormwater quality enhancements and permit compliance, support tasks for design support, stormwater quality monitoring, and other environmental research areas including assisting the Environmental Quality Section Leader in managing other environmental programs in support of the District’s mission.
Essential Functions and Duties:- Manage compliance tasks associated with Federal, State, and local environmental laws, rules, and regulations for water quality, including TPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit requirements and Stormwater General Permit for Construction activities.
- Provide project management for environmental research and investigations, as required, and track projects in the District’s applicable project tracking database.
- Assist in the design, implementation, and monitoring of stormwater quality enhancements, planting plans, and other environmental enhancement features for District projects to support permit compliance and sustainable design.
- Manage consultants as necessary to perform designated support tasks, including requesting, reviewing, and approving proposals and bids to perform work and provide quality control and quality assurance of deliverables received from consultants and contractors.
- Support communications with the public and with environmental organizations and coordinate with other District departmental staff, other local governments, State and Federal governments, and non-profit organizations to facilitate joint use projects within District facilities.
- Assist Section Leader with updates to water quality guidance manuals and reference tools, as needed, to incorporate regulatory updates and new techniques based on applicable data.
- 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.
Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in one of the Natural or Earth Sciences, Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, or a related field from an accredited college or university
Experience:- Two (2) years of experience in the management of environmental-related projects
- Experience using ESRI ArcGIS or similar digital mapping software
Licensure:- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License
Knowledge Skills, and Abilities:- Strong skills using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access).
- Familiarity using Adobe Acrobat and Bluebeam.
- Strong skills using digital photo management software.
- Familiarity with Federal, State, and Local environmental rules and regulations, with demonstrated proficiency in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance.
Demonstrate ability to: - Work independently with limited supervision, relative autonomy, and general review.
- Effectively prioritize, identify, and solve problems.
- Work well under pressure adhering to tight deadlines and accuracy/quality standards.
- Work well in an office team environment.
- Utilize good time management skills and effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks/initiatives.
- Effectively communicate with coworkers, the general public, industry, and/or governmental representatives.
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.
General Information
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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:
- Approximately 90% of duties will be performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditions, and noise levels.
- Approximately 10% of duties will be performed outdoors where there will be routine exposure to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, wind, and dust.
- When at field locations, may be exposed to snakes, wildlife, wasps, bees, and other flying/walking insects, aquatic bacteria, viruses, and other micro-organisms, vibration and/or noise in excess of 85 decibels.
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.
