Field Data Collector - Full-time

About the Department

Job Summary:

The Flood Control District has a mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, the third most populous county in the United States, with a population exceeding 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.

Harris County Flood Control District is seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Field Data Collector, who will be responsible for identifying and documenting physical conditions and features of channels and other District facilities for the Geographic Information Services (GIS) Department in accordance with the District’s mission to maintain the Infrastructure.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Identify and document the condition of the District’s assets using hand-held computers, GPS equipment, and digital cameras.

• Create GIS data required for asset assessment in the field.

• Update asset data in the District's GIS databases.

• 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 .
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.

Position Duties

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Two (2) years of experience using GIS products, equipment, mapping, and computer-aided design.

• One year of experience may be allowed for each year of GIS-related coursework.

• Experience with Esri’s GIS software, including ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcMap

Licensure:

• Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with Esri Software, including Field Maps, ArcMap, and ArcGIS Pro.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or assignments.

• Can work independently with limited supervision.

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.

Other Qualifications

Position Type:

• Regular Full-Time

Hours:

• 40 hours per week

Salary:

• To be discussed at the interview

Location:

• 7522 Prairie Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77086

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:

• Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 20 pounds; occasional lifting and carrying more than 50 pounds.

• Frequent 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.

• Frequent driving of a vehicle with automatic controls with a trailer and a four-wheel All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV).

• Occasional sitting for extended periods of time, ascending/descending stairs.

• Occasional sorting, filing, shelving, and handling of documents, books, file drawers, and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations.

• Approximately 85% of duties are performed outdoors, where routine exposure to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, wind, and dust will occur.

• May be exposed to vegetation retardants, herbicides, and fertilizers, petroleum products, including but not limited to gasoline, oil, grease, diesel, and other fuels and lubricants, snakes, wildlife, wasps, bees, and other flying or walking insects, aquatic bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms, and vibration or noise in excess of 85 decibels.

• Approximately 15% of duties are performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditioning, 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.