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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.Geotechnical Technician Job Summary:
Harris County Flood Control District (District) is seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Geotechnical Technician.
Reporting to the Geotechnical Program Manager, the Geotechnical Technician will assist and support the Geotechnical Program Manager in all aspects of geotechnical tasks including the organizing and export of geotechnical reports and data.
Essential Functions and Duties:
- Coordinate with the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) department in uploading shape files in the geocortex system for geotechnical layer and also generate shape files for the gINT log files while ensuring accuracy.
- Assist with contract administrative tasks such as preparing requisitions, letters of authorization, purchase order requests, mod forms needed for Commissioner's Court agreements, processing invoices and tracking budget for various on-call contracts.
- Request digital copies of reports from consultants including boring logs and gINT files. Organize and verify gINT file data for consistency and accuracy.
- Review accuracy of gINT log files with the District's standard templates and ensure corrections are made when needed.
- Prepare correspondence, complete forms and maintain records and files related to work activities.
- Perform site visits to help site reconnaissance and verify proper implementation of geotechnical field exploration for the District's projects.
- Update the geotechnical database to share the District’s extensive knowledge of soils in the Harris County area and export the gINT data files into MS Access database as needed for individual projects.
- Organize geotechnical reports and archive digital copies in the District's document management system.
- 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 four-year college or university in civil engineering, geological or geotechnical engineering or a similar field.
Experience:
- Three (3) years experience in the geotechnical aspects of engineering design, construction, field operations related to public works, hydrology, flood control and/or urban development.
Licensure:
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of geotechnical construction practices and laboratory techniques related to the District’s projects.
- Excellent knowledge of gINT Professional Plus and ability to quickly learn other related software as needed.
- Can work independently with limited supervision.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or assignments.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Good diagnostic and analytical skills.
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
Division/Location:
- Engineering: 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:
- Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and carrying of items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
- Frequent sorting, filing, shelving and handling of documents, books, files, file drawers and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations.
- Occasional 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.
- Occasional ascending/descending stairs; prolonged sitting for extended periods.
- Work is generally performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditions and noise levels.
- When at field locations, may be exposed to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, wind and dust, wildlife and flying/walking insects, vibration and/or noise over 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.
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
