Vegetation Management Inspector
Harris County, TX, Houston, TX, United States
Salary:
Depends on Qualifications
Location :
Houston, TX
Job Type:
Regular Full-time
Job Number:
16512
Department:
Flood Control District
Opening Date:
04/02/2026
Closing Date:
5/6/2026 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants:
300
Position Description
The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Vegetation Management Inspector.
The District's core mission is to mitigate the risk of flooding in Harris County, which boasts a population of over 4.7 million and includes the City of Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States. The District's responsibilities extend to approximately 1,500 channels spanning nearly 2,500 miles, over 60 regional stormwater detention basins covering more than 10,000 acres, and several wetlands mitigation banks, such as Greens Bayou.
Job Summary:
Responsible for inspecting and providing quality control of the District's drainage and channel maintenance projects. The Inspector will work closely with outside contractors to inspect streams and bayous for needed maintenance, including turf establishment, mowing, debris removal, selective clearing, tree planting, and hazardous tree removal.
Essential Functions & Duties:
Field Operations & Inspections
Inspect the District's infrastructure, such as channels, detention basins, and buy-out lots, for needed maintenance.
Measure, calculate, and verify contract quantities completed by the contractor for payment.
Maintain daily records of work performed by contractors.
Project & Contract Management
Complete project work orders and schedule contract work.
Complete daily status reports, project reports, and contractor work schedules.
Schedule and conduct meetings with contractor representatives.
Financial & Administrative Tasks
Prepare invoice estimates for monthly contractor payments.
Prepare correspondence, complete forms, and maintain records and files
Additional Responsibilities & Duties
Assume additional responsibilities as required, adapting to the District's evolving demands, responsibilities, needs, and objectives.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
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:
Requires a high school graduate or equivalent from an accredited college or university
AND
One (1) year of verifiable experience in vegetation management, construction inspection, and/ or landscape Installation
OR
Five (5) years' experience in project management, business, or a similar field.
Licensure:
Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Good verbal & written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or assignments.
Ability to be self-motivated.
A self-starter.
Ability to work in an outdoor setting.
Good organizational skills.
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 a natural resources field such as Agronomy, Forestry, or Horticulture. (preferred)
General Information
Position Type:
Regular Full Time
Hours:
40 hours per week
Salary:
To be discussed at the interview
Location:
7522 Prairie Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77086
Physical Demands & Environmental Exposure:
Frequent walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrain, plowed or furrowed areas, or construction sites.
Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
Frequent driving of a vehicle with automatic controls.
Occasional sorting, filing, shelving, and handling documents, books, files, file drawers, and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations.
Occasional sitting for extended periods of time, ascending and descending stairs.
Approximately 90% of duties are performed outdoors, where there will be routine exposure to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, wind, and dust.
May be exposed to vegetation retardants, herbicides, and fertilizers, petroleum products, including but not limited to gasoline, oil, grease, diesel, and other fuels and lubricants, snakes, wildlife, wasps, bees, and other flying or walking insects, aquatic bacteria, viruses, and other micro-organisms, vibration or noise in excess of 85 decibels.
Approximately 10% of duties are performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditioning, and noise levels.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due 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 County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
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.
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 major?
Agronomy
Forestry
Horticulture
Other Natural Resources Related Field
Unrelated Field
N/A; No Degree
03
Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in vegetation management, construction inspection, and/ or landscape installation?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)
Less than one (1) year
One (1) year but less than two (2) years
Two (2) years but less than three (3) years
Three (3) years or more
I do not have this experience
04
Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience working in vegetation management, construction inspection, and/ or landscape installation. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience. Example: "January 2020 - December 2025" If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.
05
Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in project management, business, or a similar field?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)
Less than five (5) years
Five (5) years but less than six (6) years
Six (6) years but less than seven (7) years
Seven (7) years or more
I do not have this experience
06
Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience working in project management, business, or a similar field. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience. Example: "January 2020 - December 2025" If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.
07
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
08
For this position, a valid Texas Driver's License is necessary. 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.
Required Question
Depends on Qualifications
Location :
Houston, TX
Job Type:
Regular Full-time
Job Number:
16512
Department:
Flood Control District
Opening Date:
04/02/2026
Closing Date:
5/6/2026 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants:
300
Position Description
The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Vegetation Management Inspector.
The District's core mission is to mitigate the risk of flooding in Harris County, which boasts a population of over 4.7 million and includes the City of Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States. The District's responsibilities extend to approximately 1,500 channels spanning nearly 2,500 miles, over 60 regional stormwater detention basins covering more than 10,000 acres, and several wetlands mitigation banks, such as Greens Bayou.
Job Summary:
Responsible for inspecting and providing quality control of the District's drainage and channel maintenance projects. The Inspector will work closely with outside contractors to inspect streams and bayous for needed maintenance, including turf establishment, mowing, debris removal, selective clearing, tree planting, and hazardous tree removal.
Essential Functions & Duties:
Field Operations & Inspections
Inspect the District's infrastructure, such as channels, detention basins, and buy-out lots, for needed maintenance.
Measure, calculate, and verify contract quantities completed by the contractor for payment.
Maintain daily records of work performed by contractors.
Project & Contract Management
Complete project work orders and schedule contract work.
Complete daily status reports, project reports, and contractor work schedules.
Schedule and conduct meetings with contractor representatives.
Financial & Administrative Tasks
Prepare invoice estimates for monthly contractor payments.
Prepare correspondence, complete forms, and maintain records and files
Additional Responsibilities & Duties
Assume additional responsibilities as required, adapting to the District's evolving demands, responsibilities, needs, and objectives.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
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:
Requires a high school graduate or equivalent from an accredited college or university
AND
One (1) year of verifiable experience in vegetation management, construction inspection, and/ or landscape Installation
OR
Five (5) years' experience in project management, business, or a similar field.
Licensure:
Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Good verbal & written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or assignments.
Ability to be self-motivated.
A self-starter.
Ability to work in an outdoor setting.
Good organizational skills.
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 a natural resources field such as Agronomy, Forestry, or Horticulture. (preferred)
General Information
Position Type:
Regular Full Time
Hours:
40 hours per week
Salary:
To be discussed at the interview
Location:
7522 Prairie Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77086
Physical Demands & Environmental Exposure:
Frequent walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrain, plowed or furrowed areas, or construction sites.
Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
Frequent driving of a vehicle with automatic controls.
Occasional sorting, filing, shelving, and handling documents, books, files, file drawers, and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations.
Occasional sitting for extended periods of time, ascending and descending stairs.
Approximately 90% of duties are performed outdoors, where there will be routine exposure to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, wind, and dust.
May be exposed to vegetation retardants, herbicides, and fertilizers, petroleum products, including but not limited to gasoline, oil, grease, diesel, and other fuels and lubricants, snakes, wildlife, wasps, bees, and other flying or walking insects, aquatic bacteria, viruses, and other micro-organisms, vibration or noise in excess of 85 decibels.
Approximately 10% of duties are performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditioning, and noise levels.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due 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 County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
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.
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 major?
Agronomy
Forestry
Horticulture
Other Natural Resources Related Field
Unrelated Field
N/A; No Degree
03
Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in vegetation management, construction inspection, and/ or landscape installation?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)
Less than one (1) year
One (1) year but less than two (2) years
Two (2) years but less than three (3) years
Three (3) years or more
I do not have this experience
04
Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience working in vegetation management, construction inspection, and/ or landscape installation. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience. Example: "January 2020 - December 2025" If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.
05
Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in project management, business, or a similar field?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)
Less than five (5) years
Five (5) years but less than six (6) years
Six (6) years but less than seven (7) years
Seven (7) years or more
I do not have this experience
06
Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience working in project management, business, or a similar field. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience. Example: "January 2020 - December 2025" If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.
07
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
08
For this position, a valid Texas Driver's License is necessary. 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.
Required Question