Enforcement Coordinator - Development Services & Permits

Position Description

Mission Statement:

The Mission of the Harris County Engineering Department is to provide accessible service to all residents and partners while delivering innovative infrastructure solutions.

Vision Statement:

As a recognized infrastructure leader in the community, we strive to continuously improve the quality of life for our residents by enhancing our operations to provide a safe and sustainable environment.

Enforcement Coordinator

• Development Services & Permits Position Overview:

The Development Services & Permits Division facilitates safe and responsible development, construction, and occupancy of buildings and properties in our community. In 2023, the division issued over 57,000 permits with a construction value of $11.15B. In additon, the divison conducted over 41,000 inspections and almost 85,000 plan reviews. We strive to provide prompt and courteous service to our customers, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Our goal is to promote public safety, protect the environment, and support economic growth through the issuance of permits and inspections. We are committed to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement in all aspects of our operations.

The Enforcement Coordinator position resides within the Compliance Group of the Harris County Engineering Department- Permits Office. The position works within a team that enforces the Harris County Rules and Regulations regarding Storm Water Quality, On-Site Sewerage Facilities, Floodplain Management, Driveways and crossings within Harris County easements and rights-of-way, Infrastructure and Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, and Harris County Toll Road Signage.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate with the public by telephone, via email, and in person to inform them of specific aspects of the Harris County Engineering Department's regulations and/or the specifics of their violation. Interface with various sections of the Harris County Permits Office, the Harris County Attorney's Office, and other Harris County departments via verbal and written communication.

• Document production and management through a variety of manual or technological processes. This includes preparing legal correspondence, reports or other documents, maintaining various filing systems, including computer records of various activities, and similar duties.

• Perform data entry of the requirements related to the issuance of permits.

• Position involves performing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.

• Performs daily functions with minimum supervision.

During emergency response situations for our community, such as hurricanes or floods, the position may be tasked with additional duties.

• Not all duties and responsibilities may be included in the above description.

NOTE: Criminal and CPS background check required prior to hiring and E-Verify upon hiring. All candidates are screened for the presence of illegal drugs.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Associate degree in Civil/Construction Technology, Civil Engineering, Physical Science, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field. from an accredited college or university

OR

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

• Two (2) years' experience in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Land Development, Environmental Services, Code Enforcement, Permitting, Plan Review or related field.

Licensure:

• A valid driver's license (Texas upon hire), and a good driving record

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Explain and apply regulations and procedures in varying situations.

• Review technical and non-technical documents for completeness, accurracy, appropriate authorization and compliance with regulations and procedures.

• Must be able to read and understand engineered plans, collect, compile and summarize varied information, consider alternatives and reach sound conclusions.

• Prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondence, procedures, and other written materials.

• Represent the department and the County in meetings with others.

• Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.

• Maintain accurate records and files.

• Exercise sound judgment within established policies and procedures.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

• Must have excellent verbal and oral communication skills.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs - specifically MS Excel and MS Outlook.

• Must have abilty to exercise flexibility in accomodating shifting priorities, demands, and schedules.

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

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Construction Technology, Civil Engineering, Physical Science, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university (preferred)

Experience:

• Three (3) years' experience in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Land Development, Environmental Services, Code Enforcement, Permitting, Plan Review or a related field. (preferred)

General Information

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week

• Monday

• Friday | 7:00 am to 4:00 pm

• Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays at times, depending upon the project or workload.

Location:

• 1111 Fannin Street, Houston, TX. 77002

Salary:

• Commensurate with experience, based on 26 pay periods

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:

• Most assignments will be performed in an office, meeting, or operations command center environment, but some field work may be required. May be required to work extended work hours during activation of disaster recovery operations for an unspecified length of time (varies based on the extent of the event).

• This position requires bending, stooping, and lifting up to 25 lbs., frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and ascending/descending stairs.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

FEATURED BENEFITS:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance

• Wellness

• Professional development opportunity

• Flexible spending account

• 457 deferred compensation plan

• Retirement pension (TCDRS)

• Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program)

• Disability and life insurance

• Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

BENEFITS

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.

The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Medical Coverage

• Dental Coverage

• Vision Coverage

• Wellness Plan

• Life Insurance

• Long-term disability

• Employee Assistance Program

• Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service

• Accrual rates increase based on years of service

• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday

• Professional development opportunities

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Healthcare Reimbursement Account

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

• Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
• Flexible schedule (varies by department)
• Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:

https://benefitsathctx.com/

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or GED diploma

• Associate Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree or higher

• None of the above

02

If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your degree?

• Civil Engineering

• Construction Management

• Civil/Construction Technology

• Physical Science

• Criminal Justice

• Other Related Field

• Unrelated Field

• N/A; No Degree

03

Please describe your educational background (i.e. diploma, degree, certifications, etc.) including the level of education completed, area of study, and completed major and minor programs.

04

Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Land Development, Environmental Services, Code Enforcement, Permitting, Plan Review or related field? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than two (2) or years

• Two (2) years more but less than three (3) years

• Three (3) years or more but less than four (4) years

• Four (4) or more years

• I do not have this experience

05

Please provide details about your verifiable experience in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Land Development, Environmental Services, Code Enforcement, Permitting, Plan Review or related field.

• Do not use "See Resume", as we do not use resumes to assess qualifications.* (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities. If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.

06

Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions: Advanced: A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Intermediate: A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Basic: A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it. Entry Level: A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.

• Advanced

• Intermediate

• Basic

• Entry Level

• Not proficient

07

For this position, a valid Texas Driver's License is necessary. Please choose the option that best describes your situation: Do you meet the above requirement? (Please be sure to include all related details in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.)

• Yes, I currently hold a valid Texas Driver's License.

• Yes, I possess a valid Out-of-State Driver's License, but I am aware that I must acquire a valid Texas Driver's License before the start date.

• No, I do not currently have a driver's license, but I commit to obtaining one before the start date.

• No, I do not currently have a valid driver's license.

08

Which of the following language(s) are you bilingual and fluent? Select all that apply:

• English and Spanish

• English and Vietnamese

• English and Chinese

• English and Arabic

• English and Urdu

• English and Tagalog

• English and Other Language(s)

• None of the Above

Required Question

Agency Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone 713-274-5445

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx