The Flood Control District's mission is to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, the third most populous county in the United States, with a population exceeding 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.
The Harris County Flood Control District (District) is seeking motivated and detail-oriented candidates for the Project Scheduler role, which is responsible for supporting the development, maintenance, and analysis of project schedules.
Essential Functions & Duties:
Project Scheduling & Analysis
Perform routine schedule analysis, help identify potential delays, and participate in meetings to support timely project delivery.
Develop, maintain, and update project schedules for District projects in accordance with District scheduling procedures.
Assist in integrating schedules from engineering firms and contractors into the master project schedule.
Reporting & Stakeholder Communication
Training & Mentoring
Process & Policy Improvement
Additional Responsibilities and Duties
Attend department staff meetings, meetings with coordinating departments, vendors, and agencies.
Attend seminars, conference workshops, re-certification, or other training programs.
Assist with department projects, as needed.
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
[email protected].
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. Education and Experience:
Requires a high school graduate or equivalent.
A minimum of 1 year of experience in project scheduling or project controls.
Any experience with public sector or grant-funded projects is beneficial but not mandatory.
Licensure:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and visual/data).
Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and MS Project.
Basic knowledge of Primavera P6.
High attention to detail and a collaborative mindset.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented in 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.
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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 made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
Frequent standing and walking; prolonged sitting.
Occasional ascending/descending stairs, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 20 pounds.
Occasional sorting, filing, shelving, and handling documents, books, files, file drawers, and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations.
Occasional driving of a vehicle with automatic controls.
Work is performed indoors in a normal 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.
