Levee Operations Specialist - Houston, TX

Beyer Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary DOE

Comprehensive benefits

Training and career growth opportunities

Excellent work environment

On-site Employee Clinic

Job summary

A growing company in Houston is looking for a Levee Operations Specialist to manage levee operations and ensure all related equipment is functional. Responsibilities include inspecting facilities, maintaining records, and engaging with the community. The ideal candidate should have training in levee safety and be able to respond to emergencies. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Participate in required training programs related to levee operations.
• Render assistance in promoting good relations with residents.
• Minimum of 32 hours of relevant training each year.

Responsibilities

• Ensure pumping and equipment is operational per O&M.
• Inspect levees and facilities for repair or maintenance needs.
• Manage preventive maintenance on all facilities.
• Maintain written logs of inspections.

Skills

Emergency response

Exceptional communication

Ability to lift or move 50 pounds

Job description

Levee Operations Specialist - Houston, TX

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

We offer

• 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.

Job Requirements

• 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.