Harris County
Program Manager (Little Cypress Creek Frontier)
Harris County, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
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 diligent and strategic candidate for the role of Program Manager (Little Cypress Creek Frontier). Reporting to the Partnership & Programs Division Director, the Program Manager (Little Cypress Creek Frontier) is responsible for the oversight and management of the Frontier program or other programs as required for the District. The Program Manager will play a pivotal role in coordinating various aspects of the program, ensuring alignment with interim criteria and District goals regarding drainage and development.Essential Functions and Duties:Manage the overall Frontier program and provide strategic recommendations to stakeholders to ensure alignment with the interim criteria regarding drainage and development.Coordinate with the District’s division directors and project managers to ensure the overall program is in line with Interim guidelines and District goals.Collaborate with landowners, developers, and stakeholders to ensure their plans align with the program’s guidelines, criteria, and future of development.Manage project managers and consultants associated with the program.Identify, assess, and manage potential risks to program success, implementing appropriate strategies.Review developer plans within the watershed (approx. 5-6 a week) and make recommendations to the Right-of-Way (ROW) Engineer to ensure compliance and program advancement.Manage and maintain the impact fee account and program database to ensure adequate fund tracking and allocation.Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.Harris County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerIf 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 Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.Experience:Ten (10) years of direct or related work experience in program management, particularly in land development, urban planning, engineering, or a related area.Previous experience in organization management, as well as exposure to communication processes, planning, budgeting, procedural analysis, and preparation of written guidelines.Licensure:Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License.Knowledge Skills, and Abilities:Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access).Proficiency in relevant software, including database management and project planning tools.Strong knowledge of drainage systems, environmental regulations, and land development processes.Strong organizational and project management skills, with an aptitude for risk management and problem-solving.Good analytical and inductive reasoning skills.Demonstrate ability to work independently with limited supervision, relative autonomy, and general review.Work well and collaborate with the public, interest groups, government agency personnel, diverse stakeholders, and external organizations.Effectively prioritize, identify, and solve problems.Make independent judgments that significantly impact employees and/or the organization.Be successful in a time and deadline-driven environment.Utilize good time management skills and manage multiple tasks/initiatives.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.Preferred Experience:Previous experience working with government agencies and their governing bodies.Position Type, Salary:Regular | Full-TimeSalary: To be discussed at interviewLocation:Partnership & Programs - 9900 Northwest Freeway Houston, TX 77092Physical 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:Occasional standing and walking; prolonged sitting.Occasional ascending/descending stairs, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 10 pounds.Frequent driving of vehicles with automatic or four-wheel drive controls.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.Work is performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditions and noise levels.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.
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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 Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.Experience:Ten (10) years of direct or related work experience in program management, particularly in land development, urban planning, engineering, or a related area.Previous experience in organization management, as well as exposure to communication processes, planning, budgeting, procedural analysis, and preparation of written guidelines.Licensure:Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License.Knowledge Skills, and Abilities:Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access).Proficiency in relevant software, including database management and project planning tools.Strong knowledge of drainage systems, environmental regulations, and land development processes.Strong organizational and project management skills, with an aptitude for risk management and problem-solving.Good analytical and inductive reasoning skills.Demonstrate ability to work independently with limited supervision, relative autonomy, and general review.Work well and collaborate with the public, interest groups, government agency personnel, diverse stakeholders, and external organizations.Effectively prioritize, identify, and solve problems.Make independent judgments that significantly impact employees and/or the organization.Be successful in a time and deadline-driven environment.Utilize good time management skills and manage multiple tasks/initiatives.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.Preferred Experience:Previous experience working with government agencies and their governing bodies.Position Type, Salary:Regular | Full-TimeSalary: To be discussed at interviewLocation:Partnership & Programs - 9900 Northwest Freeway Houston, TX 77092Physical 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:Occasional standing and walking; prolonged sitting.Occasional ascending/descending stairs, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 10 pounds.Frequent driving of vehicles with automatic or four-wheel drive controls.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.Work is performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditions and noise levels.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.
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