Field Data Collector
Field Data Collector
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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 which is 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:
Harris County Flood Control District is seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Field Data Collector.
This position is responsible for identifying and documenting physical conditions and features of channels and other District facilities for the Geographic Information Services (GIS) Department in accordance with the Districts mission to maintain the Infrastructure.
Essential Functions & Duties:
Identify and document the condition of the Districts assets using hand-held computers GPS equipment and digital cameras.
Create GIS data required for asset assessment in the field.
Update asset data in the Districts GIS databases.
Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRequirements
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited college or university
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience using GIS products equipment mapping and computer-aided design.
One year of experience may be allowed for each year of college education in GIS-related coursework completed.
Experience with Esris GIS software including ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcMap.
Required Licenses:
Valid Class C Texas Drivers License.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or assignments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Esri Software including Field Maps ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro.
NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentationbutONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.Preferences
Experience:
Experience driving an ATV(preferred)
General Information
Position Type and Hours:
Regular Full-Time
40 hours per week
Department:
Geographic Information Services 9900 Northwest Freeway
Houston TX 77092
Physical Demands & 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 driving of a vehicle with automatic controls.
Approximately 90% of work will be performed outdoors where there will be routine exposure to significant levels of rain heat cold moisture air pollution noise wind and dust.
May be exposed to environmental hazards such as chemicals wildlife vegetation and rough/uneven surfaces such as sloping terrain plowed or furrowed areas.
- Some work will be performed in a professional office environment and role will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers two-way radios digital cameras printers filing cabinets and scanners.
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
