Field Data Collector

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 15256
Department: Flood Control District
Opening Date: 07/09/2025
Closing Date: 9/1/2025 11:59 PM Central

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 nation's fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county, which consist 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 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 District's mission to maintain the Infrastructure.
Essential Functions & Duties:

• Identify and document the condition of the District's 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 District's 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 Employer

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If you need special services or accommodations, please call 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 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 Esri's GIS software, including ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcMap.

Required Licenses:

• Valid Class C Texas Driver's 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 documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will 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 standardsDue 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 department.
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?Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.

• Some high school
• High School or GED diploma
• Technical/Vocational Degree
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02

If you selected a degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best measures your years of GIS-related coursework completed?Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.

• Six months
• One full year
• Two or more years
• N/A; No degree

03

Which of the following best describes your experience using GIS products, equipment, mapping, and computer-aided design?Qualifying experience must be documented in Work Experience section of your application.

• Less than one full year
• Between one and two years
• Between two and three years
• Three or more years
• No Experience

04

Please provide details of your work experience involving the use of GIS products, equipment, mapping, and computer-aided design.Qualifying information must also be documented in the Work Experience section of your application.If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.
05

Which of the following GIS software platforms do you have experience using?Select all that apply.

• ArcGIS Online
• ArcGIS Pro
• ArcMap
• Other similar platform
• None of the above

06

Do you possess the physical ability to operate an all-terrain vehicle (ATV)?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you currently have a valid Texas-issued driver's license?Please include any related details in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.

• Yes, I have a valid Texas Driver's License
• No, but I will commit to obtaining a valid Texas Driver's License if hired
• No, I am ineligible and/or decline to obtain this type of licensure

Required Question