Levee Operations Specialist - Houston, TX

Levee Operations Specialist - Houston, TX

Our Company is growing and is seeking a motivated and experienced Levee Operations Specialist to join our dynamic team.

• Make sure pumping and all related equipment is operational in accordance with the district’s O&M.
• Inspect the facilities, including but not limited to all levees, levee flap gates, drainage ditches and outfalls, channels, detention/retention ponds, storm sewers, pump stations, culverts, and easements, for conditions requiring repair or maintenance.
• Maintain written log of inspections as part of the permanent records of the District and provide such logs to the District's Representative by the required deadlines.
• Monitor weather and river levels to prepare and perform required tasks.
• Manage preventive maintenance on all the District’s facilities (clear all properties of debris, ensure all gates are maintained in good working order, monitor and maintain cameras and alarms, and more).
• Ensure proper vegetation of all facilities and work areas are clean and free of debris.
• Perform other assignments as assigned by management.

• Competitive salary DOE.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, Life Insurance, STD, and LTD.
• Training and career growth opportunities.
• Excellent Work environment.
• On-site Employee Clinic.

• Participate in required training programs (one certified flood-plain manager in the department required by the District, The National Incident Management System/Incident Command System Levels 300 and 400, and more).
• Render to the District any reasonable assistance in the promotion of good relations with the District's residents.
• Ability to immediately respond to any emergency events.
• Minimum of thirty-two (32) hours of training each year (training must be related to levee safety, levee operations, or flood fighting).
• Able to effectively deliver empowering public presentations to all levels in the organization.
• Exceptional communication both verbally and written.
• Regularly required to lift or move 50 or more pounds.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment screening, which also includes a drug screen and a Motor Vehicle Report.

If you are interested and meet the requirements listed, apply by submitting your resume.