Property Manager

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: The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the Property Manager position, which is responsible for the day-to-day management duties of the District’s right-of-way (ROW). Essential Functions and Duties: Infrastructure & Maintenance Activities Identify channel maintenance repair solutions, costs, priorities, and schedules. Monitor, define, and direct channel maintenance activities along various channel systems within assigned territory. Develop and maintain programs and plans for the maintenance of the District’s drainage facilities. Monitor flooding events and assist in the documentation of such events. Requests & Correspondence Handle and investigate requests from County residents, government entities, and internal requests pertaining to the District's infrastructure. Handle requests for use and obtain rights-of-entry from private landowners to facilitate proposed channel maintenance activities. Prepare correspondence and reports in response to various internal and external letter requests. Research & Legal Support Research the District's archived information, property rights, construction plans, historical data, and existing right-of-way information. Obtain County Attorney’s legal opinion on right-of-way issues, if needed. Communication & Coordination Communicate with the public and various governmental representatives. Provide updates to management on ROW activities, status, issues, and provide recommendations. Budgeting & Administrative Support Provide budgeting information in support of the District’s annual maintenance budget. Additional Responsibilities & Duties Assume additional responsibilities as required, adapting to the District's evolving demands, responsibilities, needs, and objectives. 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: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution Experience: Five (5) years of verifiable experience in drainage or flood control or similar field, including interpreting drainage and flood control construction plans and/or repair and maintenance of drainage and flood control infrastructure Requires experience using geographic software such as ArcGIS and/or GPS Requires analytical skills in applying guidelines, policies, and precedents and adapting standard methods to fit facts and conditions. Knowledge Skills, and Abilities: Excellent communication skills and willing to speak in public forums to deliver intended messages effectively. Strong skills using project management tools and systems. Good diagnostic and troubleshooting skills to solve work problems, advise on technical questions, and/or difficult work solutions. Familiarity with software applications such as SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat Professional Work independently and as a team member, in an office environment, with limited to no supervision, relative autonomy, and general review. Be a self-starter; assume ownership in setting goals, organizing work, and completing assigned tasks. Ability to manage a variety of c