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City of El Paso

GIS Administrator

El Paso, TX · On-site

$58K - $72K/yr

... GIS) for various assigned database applications, including SDE, ArcGIS server programming or Flex ... data entry procedures; prepare security and auditing procedures for accessing system programs in ...

City of El Paso, TX

GIS Administrator

El Paso, TX · On-site

$58K - $72K/yr

... GIS) for various assigned database applications, including SDE, ArcGIS server programming or Flex ... data entry procedures; prepare security and auditing procedures for accessing system programs in ...

Wood Plc

Water Resources Engineer - FEMA

Houston, TX · Remote

$75K - $103K/yr

Prepare project reports including engineering calculations, planning, and drafting technical engineering reports, research, and data entry; and * Work with a team of Water Resources Engineers and GIS ...

Wood Plc

Water Resources Engineer - FEMA

Austin, TX · Remote

$78K - $107K/yr

Prepare project reports including engineering calculations, planning, and drafting technical engineering reports, research, and data entry; and * Work with a team of Water Resources Engineers and GIS ...

Harris

... entry into Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean. Salary: 40K - 55K USD 55K - 76K CAD What ... Configure and manage map services and data publishing workflows to ensure timely and accurate data ...

Harris

... entry into Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean. Salary: 40K - 55K USD 55K - 76K CAD What ... Configure and manage map services and data publishing workflows to ensure timely and accurate data ...

City of Houston

Project Technician II

Houston, TX · On-site

$21.32 - $625/hr

Perform data entry and updates in Infor IPS to support work order creation, tracking, and reporting. Maintain and update GIS data for sanitary sewer assets based on field information and project ...

City of Houston, TX

Project Technician II

Houston, TX · On-site

$21.32 - $22.75/hr

Perform data entry and updates in Infor IPS to support work order creation, tracking, and reporting. * Maintain and update GIS data for sanitary sewer assets based on field information and project ...

INNOVATIVE TURNAROUND CONTROLS LTD

Land Analyst

Houston, TX · On-site

$40 - $47.50/hr

This position is responsible for the entry and verification of document data and tying agreements to spatial data (GIS parcels). Though primarily digital, the work may also involve review of physical ...

Innovative Turnaround Controls

Land Analyst

Houston, TX · On-site

$40 - $47.50/hr

This position is responsible for the entry and verification of document data and tying agreements to spatial data (GIS parcels). Though primarily digital, the work may also involve review of physical ...

Sammons Construction

Splicing Administrator

Conroe, TX · On-site

The ideal candidate will be responsible for accurate data entry, invoice processing, work order ... Compare field documentation against GIS records to ensure accuracy and completeness. * Coordinate ...

Trwd

Senior Land Agent (P160)

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$98K - $147K/yr

... entry for District projects * Negotiate with private landowners, tenants, developers, and ... Maintain accurate land records, GIS data, deeds, leases, easements and other agreements and ...

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Channel Maintenance Project Manager I

Port Houston

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Port Houston. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. By applying, you are taking an important step toward advancing your career with an organization committed to excellence.
Port Houston offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment. Joining our team means embarking on a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and impact.
Before submitting your application, please ensure your resume is ready for upload in either .doc or .pdf format. Application must be completed in full.
Position Summary:
Assists Channel Infrastructure Operations and senior management representatives to provide technical and analytical business support, channel maintenance short- and long-range planning, and coordinates projects to further maintain the Houston Ship Channel and Port Houston berth areas. Works with the United States Army Corps of Engineers, United States Coast Guard, Houston Pilots, and other agencies and groups to ensure support to Port Houston project tasks. Manages Port Houston maintenance dredging activities and placement area management. Requires specific skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) ESRI ArcGIS Pro application.
Key Responsibilities/Duties:
  • Manage dredging program for Port Houston by identifying areas for dredging, create plans and specifications and monitor project activities until final closeout
  • Manage Disposal Area Management Program scope, cost and schedule
  • Support the coordination for obtaining and maintaining sediment sampling reports for maintenance dredged material placement
  • Execute and manage USACE Real Estate applications, cost, and schedule for maintenance dredge material placement and agreements for Port Houston and industry dredging projects
  • Manage dredge material discharge monitoring for both Port Houston and coordinated industry maintenance dredging projects to public federal dredge material placement areas
  • Manage external engineering consultants in development of scopes of work, support of maintenance dredging of Port Houston berths, and DMPA maintenance
  • Supports hydrographic survey data processing, creation and distribution of bathymetry maps and cross sections to internal and external stakeholders
  • Supports hydrographic survey data entry to sedimentation modeling and GIS-based shoal monitoring dashboards
  • Perform data entry and mapping tasks (input and tracking of surveys, dredged material management planning efforts, geotechnical borings, historical dredging) using ESRI Desktop tools.
  • Read, understand, and interpret design drawings including as-builts or CAD drawings and other related information as necessary to translate data into Port Authority's GIS system
  • Digitizing and geo-referencing data to aid in the location, placement, and creation of features (drawing images to their location in the real-world using GIS Aerial Imagery and other GIS Data Layers).
  • Coordinates meetings with Port Terminal Operations for hydrographic survey updates, maintenance dredging updates for ongoing and upcoming projects, and draft restriction preventative measures (e.g., dragging, bed-leveling, etc.)
  • Coordinate with outside agencies, United States Army Corps of Engineers, United States Coast Guard, Houston Pilots, industry and other agencies, to ensure their support of Port Houston with Port Houston projects tasks
  • Facilitate the resolution of contractual claims and disputes
  • Review invoices prior to approval and verify expenses
  • Lead briefings and prepare written reports regarding assigned maintenance projects; give presentations to organizations regarding dredging and environmental beneficial use projects
  • Manage FEMA claims where dredging is involved; provide recommendations and backup information
  • Audit and manage financial aspects of contracts including invoices, fee payments, income and expense, and maintain good relationships with contractors and consultants
  • Manage document controls for maintenance dredging projects and dredge material placement permits, including documentation monitoring and quality review for proper storage and retrieval with MS Share Point
  • Support development of analytic business cases for new opportunities
  • Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)
  • Perform other duties as required

Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Coastal Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related major in a public or accredited private academic institution required
  • Minimum 3-5 years of related professional project management experience preferred
  • Experience in dredging (design or contractor-based) and hydrographic surveying required
  • Experience in GIS ESRI ArcGIS Pro application and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) required

License/Certification:
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred
  • Texas Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:
  • Knowledge of deep and shallow draft navigation principles, theories, laws, regulations and requirements
  • Knowledge of dredging and dredged material placement techniques
  • Knowledge of planning, permitting, and construction documents related to the maintenance of state and federally authorized navigation projects
  • Ability to communicate with a variety of individuals and groups
  • Knowledge of methods, practices, and processes of surveying, remote sensing, and Computer Aided Drafting and Design/Geographic Information Systems
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6, as well as, Microsoft Office suite, including SharePoint
  • Organizational, research and analytical skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Project management and coordination skills
  • Presentation and presentation software skills
  • Synthesis and abstract skills
  • Ability to lead governmental agency and industry groups to accomplish Port Houston goals
  • Ability to plan, organize, schedule, and direct groups, and group members to achieve the stated mission
  • Ability to supervise or lead diverse staff professional and technical personnel
  • Ability to develop scopes of work, contract conditions and requirements for projects
  • Ability to maintain historical records
  • Ability to review and interpret hydrographic and land survey data and make recommendations
  • Ability to use a spreadsheet and word processor programs
  • Analytical writing and technical reporting skills

Key Competencies Required:
  • Achieving Results
  • Adaptability
  • Create External Strategic Alliances
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

This work site location of this job is:
Port Houston Administration Building
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high. To apply, please go to porthouston.com/careers. Only applications submitted through the Port Houston Careers website will be acknowledged. Port Houston is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government.
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
We appreciate your interest in Port Houston. Port Houston is an equal employment opportunity employer. Port Houston's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Port Houston also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Application must be completed in full.

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