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 District is seeking qualified candidates for the Design Technician position, which is responsible for providing construction document drafting, exhibit preparation, record research, and data entry to support the Maintenance Engineering department.
Essential Functions & Duties:
CAD & Drafting
- Use computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment and software to draft detailed construction drawings, topographical profiles, and related construction documents from detailed surveys.
- Convert rough sketches or drawings, and other engineering data received from the maintenance engineering designers or engineers into CAD drawings.
- Plot construction plans showing profiles and cross-sections.
Records & Documentation
- Research archived drawings to determine the availability of existing plans on past projects.
- Prepare record drawings.
- Prepare maps and exhibits required by the department engineers.
Calculations
- Compute quantities of excavation and fill and other related construction materials for each project.
Additional 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 and Experience:
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Requires experience with the latest versions of AutoCAD.
Licensure:
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Familiar with SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
- Attention to detail.
- Be a self-starter; work well independently and as a team; assume ownership in completing assigned tasks.
- Exemplify a professional manner in all circumstances.
- Work well with representatives from external organizations.
- Effectively prioritize, identify, and solve problems.
- Work well under pressure, in an office environment, adhering to tight deadlines and accuracy/quality standards.
- Utilize good organizational skills and effectively prioritize and schedule multiple tasks/initiatives.
- Use proper grammar, correct spelling and punctuation, simple formats, and filing systems.
- Effectively communicate with coworkers, the general public, the industry, and/or governmental representatives.
- Read/comprehend written materials, e.g., policies, procedures, operating instructions, and safety notices.
- Write/record legible notes of activity and accurately complete required forms.
- Solve simple mathematical problems that may be required in normal work situations.
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. Preferences
Education and Experience:
- Associate degree from an accredited college or university. (preferred)
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience related to the civil engineering field. (preferred)
- Civil 3D experience. (preferred)
General Information
Position Type:
Hours:
Salary:
- To be discussed at the interview
Location:
- Maintenance Engineering | 7522 Prairie Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77086
Physical Demands & Environmental Exposure:
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
- Frequent standing and walking; prolonged sitting for extended periods of time.
- Frequent sorting, filing, shelving, and handling of documents, books, files, file drawers, and related materials and equipmentrequired for clerical operations.
- Occasional stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying items up to 15 pounds, and ascending/descending stairs.
- Work is generally performed indoors in a typical 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.
Benefits
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Sick Leave
Retirement Savings Benefit
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule*
- METRO RideSponsor Program*
- Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
www.benefitsathctx.com