Harris County
Environmental Quality Section Lead
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 qualified candidate for the role of Environmental Quality Section Lead.Reporting to the Environmental Services Department Manager, the Environmental Quality Section Lead will be responsible for assisting the Environmental Services Department Manager in managing Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) compliance activities, including stormwater quality monitoring, design of environmental enhancements, and other environmental research areas.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Implement site stability and revegetation elements in compliance with TPDES MS4 permit requirements.Manage and design plans for planting contractors to construct wetlands for stormwater treatment and enhancement.Develop and maintain District prairie restoration and management program.Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws, rules, and regulations for water quality.Provide project management for environmental research and investigations and other projects, as required.Maintain communications with public environmental organizations.Manage consultants as necessary to perform designated tasks.Request and review proposals and bids and provide oversight of work to be completed.Provide quality control and quality assurance of deliverables received from consultants and contractors.Coordinate with other District staff, other local governments, State and Federal governments and non-profit organizations to initiate joint use projects for Flood Control District facilities.Serve as liaison between Flood Control District and public and private organizations for ongoing projects to ensure maximum greening of Flood Control District practices.Coordinate Environmental Quality Section product consistency by reviewing documents, as necessary, and standardization of processes/procedures.Track projects in District's applicable project tracking database.Coordinate updates of stormwater quality guidance manuals and reference tools, as needed.Assist with Planning Division and Flood Control District projects, as needed.May be required to coordinate tasks for other staff.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 from an accredited four-year college or university in any one of the natural or earth sciences, environmental planning, or a related field.Experience:Experience using geographic software such as ArcGIS, GPS, or other mapping software applications.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.Strong skills using digital photo management software.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 organizational skills and effectively prioritize and schedule 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.Experience:Three (3) years of experience in the management of environmental related projects (preferred).Position Type, Salary:Regular | Full-Time | 40 hours per weekSalary: To be discussed at interviewLocation:Environmental Services | 13105 Northwest Freeway Houston, TX 77040Physical 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 80% of duties will be performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditions, and noise levels.Extensive use of a video display terminal (computer monitor).May be exposed to fluids, compounds, or chemicals used in cleaning offices and/or work areas.May be exposed to fluids, compounds, or chemicals used for photographic or photocopier development or reproduction.Approximately 20% 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.When at field locations, may be exposed to aquatic bacteria, viruses, and other micro-organisms.When at field locations, may be exposed to 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.
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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 from an accredited four-year college or university in any one of the natural or earth sciences, environmental planning, or a related field.Experience:Experience using geographic software such as ArcGIS, GPS, or other mapping software applications.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.Strong skills using digital photo management software.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 organizational skills and effectively prioritize and schedule 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.Experience:Three (3) years of experience in the management of environmental related projects (preferred).Position Type, Salary:Regular | Full-Time | 40 hours per weekSalary: To be discussed at interviewLocation:Environmental Services | 13105 Northwest Freeway Houston, TX 77040Physical 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 80% of duties will be performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditions, and noise levels.Extensive use of a video display terminal (computer monitor).May be exposed to fluids, compounds, or chemicals used in cleaning offices and/or work areas.May be exposed to fluids, compounds, or chemicals used for photographic or photocopier development or reproduction.Approximately 20% 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.When at field locations, may be exposed to aquatic bacteria, viruses, and other micro-organisms.When at field locations, may be exposed to 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.
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