Job Description

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 nations fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county which consist of approximately 1500 channels totaling nearly 2500 miles in length as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins totaling more than 10000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou.

What you will do at Harris County Flood Control District:

The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the Forester role who will be responsible for all work associated with the Districts hazard tree removal program tree preservation measures and other forestry duties assigned.

Essential Functions and Duties:

Science Based Vegetation & Forest Management

• Use science-based decision-making for the protection and long-term sustainability of the Districts forest assets.
• Conduct site visits to assess vegetation health determine maintenance needs and adjust schedules accordingly.

Inventory Data Analysis & Recordkeeping

• Complete tree inventories using map-based software and analyze data.
• Maintain historical data on tree removal work.
• Update software systems with maintenance activities and schedule changes.

Crew & Contract Oversight

• Evaluate and assign work to both contract and in-house tree maintenance crews. Provide technical guidance when needed.
• Review revise and maintain specifications for hazardous tree removal and other vegetation-related contracts.
• Work with project managers and field personnel to ensure vegetation management operations are being delivered efficiently and effectively.

Plan & Standards Review

• Review tree protection plans for compliance with District standards and ISA best management practices.

Contract Administration & Financial Tracking

• Complete monthly contract pay estimates and daily work reports.
• Track expenditure based on funding sources and prepare justifications for additional funding requests.

Additional Responsibilities and Duties

• Assume additional responsibilities as required adapting to the Districts evolving demands responsibilities needs and objectives.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need special services or accommodations please call 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 .

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university in F orestry Urban Forestry Environmental Science Horticulture or a related natural resources field

Experience:

• Five (5) years of verifiable experience in urban forestry arboriculture vegetation management or a related field

Licensure:

• Valid Class C Texas Drivers License
• Requires ISA Arborist Certification and Tree Risk Assessment Qualification.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS software.
• Knowledge of the principles of arboriculture and forestry.
• Effectively communicate with coworkers the public and government representatives.
• Work in an outdoor setting.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or assignments.

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

License:

• FAA Part 107 Drone Pilots License . (preferred)

General Information

Position Type Salary:

• Regular Full-Time

• Salary: To be discussed at interview

Location:

• Facilities Maintenance - 7522 Prairie Oak Drive Houston Texas 77086

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 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 occasionally lifting to 40 pounds.
• Frequent driving of a vehicle with automatic controls; occasionally ascending and descending stairs.
• Occasional sorting filing shelving and handling documents books files file drawers and related materials and equipment are required for clerical operations.
• Approximately 10% of duties are performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting temperature air conditioning and noise levels.
• Approximately 90% of duties are performed outdoors with exposure to significant levels of heat cold moisture air pollution wind dust vibration and/or noise in excess of 85 decibels.
• When at field locations may be exposed to snakes wildlife wasps bees and other flying/walking insects aquatic bacteria viruses and other microorganisms petroleum products including oil gasoline grease diesel and other fuels and lubricants.

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.

Required Experience:

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