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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.Asset ManagerJob Summary:
Harris County Flood Control District is seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Asset Manager.
Reporting to the Asset Management Division Director, the Asset Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing the District's asset management strategy and optimizing the life cycle of the District's various flood control assets. This includes overseeing the analysis of asset conditions and risk-based data in order to establish work orders, maintenance projects, and capital project recommendations consistent with the District's Strategic Asset Management plan.
Essential Functions and Duties:
- Lead the development and oversight of the District's individual Asset Management plans.
- Oversee the effective utilization of the District's Enterprise Asset Management system (EAM) and other supporting software systems.
- Direct staff and coordinate across departments for the development of budgetary forecasts and models optimizing the functional life of the District's assets to support its budget processes.
- Oversee the identification, prioritization, and initiation of work and maintenance projects using condition and risk-based data.
- Monitor and update established asset performance levels.
- Coordinate with various departments and stakeholders to support asset management alignment and standardization across the District.
- Prepare correspondence such as reports, memoranda, briefings, and letters. Regularly assess the value of assets and prepare reports on asset performance, depreciation, and potential improvements to aid in decision-making processes.
- Establish the District's asset management program training requirements. Ensure asset management practices align with industry standards, legal requirements, and internal policies.
- Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.
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:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Land Management, or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
- Three (3) years’ experience in asset management, civil engineering, project management, or land management.
- Experience in asset management principles including ISO 55000 and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) or Operations Management software.
Licensure:
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills to assess asset performance and make informed recommendations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential for collaborating with various stakeholders, including maintenance teams, finance departments, and executive leadership.
- Ability to read maps and drawings, including civil construction plans.
- Working knowledge of engineering principles and construction processes.
- Familiarity with Enterprise Asset Management and/or Operational Management and GIS mapping applications.
- Ability to lead and manage asset-related projects and teams effectively.
- Proficiency with asset management software, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplined team and to develop and maintain effective working relationships. within the organization, with stakeholder groups, and other governmental entities.
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.
General Information
Position Type, Salary:
- Regular | Full-Time
- Salary: To be discussed at interview
Location:
- Asset Management: 9900 Northwest Freeway Houston, TX 77092
Physical 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:
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.
- Frequent sorting, filing, shelving, and handling of documents, books, files, file drawers and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations.
- Prolonged sitting for extended periods of time; occasional ascending and descending stairs.
- Occasional driving of a vehicle with automatic controls.
- When at field locations, may be exposed to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, wind and dust, wildlife and flying/walking insects.
- Occasional stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 10 pounds.
- 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.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular(full-time) positions:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellness
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
- 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
- Retirement pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/Medical.aspx
