Vegetation Management Inspector

The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Vegetation Management Inspector.

The District’s core mission is to mitigate the risk of flooding in Harris County, which boasts a population of over 4.7 million and includes the City of Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States. The District’s responsibilities extend to approximately 1,500 channels spanning nearly 2,500 miles, over 60 regional stormwater detention basins covering more than 10,000 acres, and several wetlands mitigation banks, such as Greens Bayou.

Responsible for inspecting and providing quality control of the District’s drainage and channel maintenance projects. The Inspector will work closely with outside contractors to inspect streams and bayous for needed maintenance, including turf establishment, mowing, debris removal, selective clearing, tree planting, and hazardous tree removal.

• Inspect the District’s infrastructure, such as channels, detention basins, and buy-out lots, for needed maintenance.

• Measure, calculate, and verify contract quantities completed by the contractor for payment.

• Maintain daily records of work performed by contractors.

• Complete project work orders and schedule contract work.

• Complete daily status reports, project reports, and contractor work schedules.

• Schedule and conduct meetings with contractor representatives.

• Prepare invoice estimates for monthly contractor payments.

• Prepare correspondence, complete forms, and maintain records and files

• 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/Equal Employment Opportunity Plan .aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call  or email

This position is subject to 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.

• Requires a high school graduate or equivalent from an accredited college or university

AND

• One (1) year of verifiable experience in vegetation management, construction inspection, and/ or landscape Installation

OR

• Five (5) years’ experience in project management, business, or a similar field.

• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Good verbal & written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or assignments.
• Ability to be self-motivated.
• A self-starter.
• Ability to work in an outdoor setting.
• Good organizational 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in a natural resources field such as Agronomy, Forestry, or Horticulture. (preferred)

• Regular Full Time

• 40 hours per week

• To be discussed at the interview

• 7522 Prairie Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77086

• 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 stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting…