Special Projects Coordinator - Permits/Construction - Engineering

Fort Bend County

$75K — $94K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED and 2 years of college-level courses
  • 5 years of job experience in construction, permitting, or related activity
  • Ability to read construction drawings
  • Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
  • Extensive knowledge of computers and software such as databases, spreadsheets, and word processors
  • Interpersonal skills for effective public and internal interactions
  • Must obtain Texas Floodplain Management Association Certification within one year of employment

Responsibilities

  • Maintain knowledge of Fort Bend County Floodplain Management Regulations and relevant federal/state laws
  • Explain regulations to citizens and review permit applications for compliance
  • Assist with flood response, including damage assessments and coordination with FEMA
  • Review and recommend approval for LOMR and CLOMR submissions
  • Coordinate and review construction projects for floodplain compliance
  • Assist with the day-to-day operations of Permits & Construction staff
  • Conduct inspections for compliance with approved plans and initiate enforcement actions as warranted

Benefits

  • Participation in the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS)
  • Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees
Full Job Description
  • Maintains a sound working knowledge of the general and technical provisions of the Fort Bend County Regulations for Floodplain Management as well as various federal and state regulations.
  • Must be able to explain the Regulations to citizens, to review permit applications for compliance, and to provide adequate interpretations.
  • Assist with flood response, damage assessments and coordinates with other County departments and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). 
  • Reviews Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) and Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) submissions compliance and recommends approval to the Assistant County Engineer.
  • Reviews and coordinates projects with other departments.  Reviews construction documents for road, bridges, drainage structures and building facilities projects related to Regulation of Floodplains compliance and Development Permits. 
  • Assists the Assistant County Engineer with day to day operation of Permits & Construction staff; This includes operation of the online permitting system, providing technical information to other staff members, updating form requirements, and coordination with software vendor.
  • Conducts permit and project inspections for compliance with approved plans and permits.
  • Initiates enforcement actions if needed to insure compliance with County regulations.  Communicates with residents and contractors about permit requirements. 
  • Assists with selection of new employees, trains employees, and recommends transfers or promotions. 
  • Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma/GED and 2 years of college level courses.
  • 5 years of job experience in construction, permitting or other related activity.
  • Ability to read construction drawings.
  • Communication and conflict resolution skills to explain projects.
  • Extensive knowledge of computers and software such as databases, spreadsheets and word processors.
  • Interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
  • Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner.
  • Texas Floodplain Management Association (TFMA) Certification must be obtained within one year of employment. 

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $36.13 - $45.16 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position


All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.


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