Flood Control Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 17010
Department: Flood Control District
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/8/2026 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants: 350
Position Description
About Harris County Flood Control District:
The Harris County 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 District has jurisdiction over the county's primary stormwater facilities, consisting 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.
What you will do at Harris County Flood Control District:
The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking talented candidates for the role of an Infrastructure Repairs Inspector.
Responsible for inspecting and providing quality control of the Harris County Flood Control District's drainage and channel maintenance projects. The Inspector will work closely with outside contractors to carry out construction repairs on drainage channels, detention basins, out falls, slope failures, and other repairs on open waterways within Harris County.
Essential Functions and Duties:

• Inspect Harris County Flood Control District's infrastructure maintenance projects involving channels, basins, outfall pipes
  and slope failures.
• 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.
• Conduct site evaluations of completed, active and future projects.
• Prepare invoice estimates for monthly contractor payments.
• Complete daily status reports, project reports, and contractor work schedules.
• Schedule and conduct project update meetings with contractor representatives.
• Additional Responsibilities and Duties:
• Interact and mediate with contractors, engineers, and Harris County Flood Control District staff to resolve problems identified
  on the plans or on the job site.
• Review developer or utility construction plans and specifications involving non flood control features for compliance with the Harris County Flood Control District criteria.
• Acts as back-up for flood gate operations which may require activities beyond the usual work hours.
• May perform other duties that can 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
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:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Experience:

• Experience in construction inspection or a similar field.

Licensure:

• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Knowledge Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Good verbal & written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or assignments.
• Good organizational skills.
• Knowledge of construction standards, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of bayou, drainage area, and rights-of-way maintenance.

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
Education:

• Associate degree or higher in Construction Management or a related field from an accredited college or university (preferred)

Experience:

• Previous inspection experience in interpreting drainage and flood control construction plans and inspecting construction installations. (preferred)
• Knowledge of GIS Software and ArcMap (preferred)

Language:

• Bi-lingual skills in English/Spanish (preferred)

General Information
Position Type, Hours and Salary:

• Regular | Full-Time | Non-exempt
  
• 40 hours per week
  
• Salary: To be discussed at interview

Location:

• Infrastructure | 7522 Prairie Oak Drive Houston, TX 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 stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent driving of an ATV and/ or a pickup truck hauling a trailer with ATVs.
• Frequent walking several miles a day carrying a handheld computer, GPS device and camera.
• Frequent walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrains, plowed or furrowed areas or construction sites.
• Work is performed outdoors where there will be routine exposure to significant levels of rain, heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, noise, wind and dust.

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.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02
If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?

• Construction Management
• Other Related Field
• Unrelated Field
• No Degree

03
Do you have experience in construction inspection or a similar field?

• Yes
• No

04
Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience in construction inspection or a similar field. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience. Example: "January 2020 - December 2023" If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.
05
Do you have inspection experience in interpreting drainage and flood control construction plans and inspecting construction installations?

• Yes
• No

06
Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained inspection experience in interpreting drainage and flood control construction plans and inspecting construction installations. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience. Example: "January 2020 - December 2023" If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.
07
For this position, a valid Texas Driver's License is necessary. Please choose the option that best describes your situation:(Please be sure to include all related details in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.)

• Yes, I currently hold a valid Texas Driver's License.
• Yes, I possess a valid Out-of-State Driver's License, but I am aware that I must acquire a valid Texas Driver's License before the start date.
• No, I do not currently have a driver's license, but I commit to obtaining one before the start date.
• No, I do not currently have a valid driver's license.

08
Do you have professional knowledge of GIS Software and ArcMap?

• Yes
• No

09
Which of the following language(s) are you bilingual and fluent?Select all that apply:

• English and Spanish
• English and Vietnamese
• English and Chinese
• English and Arabic
• English and Urdu
• English and Tagalog
• English and Other Language(s)
• None of the Above

Required Question