Deputy Executive Director

Position Description

The Flood Control District's mission is to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, the third most populous county in the United States, with a population exceeding 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.

The Deputy Executive Director is responsible for executing the Executive Director's short and long range operational plans and policies including directing and prioritizing goals and objectives of the District to ensure that the most effective and efficient methods are achieved to accomplish the mission of providing flood damage reduction projects that work, with regard for the community and natural values. Role also oversees the delivery of projects and manages the operations of the Flood Control District. The Deputy Director works under the direct supervision of the Executive Director.

Essential Functions and Duties:

Project & Operations Oversight

• Manages and oversees engineering and flood control projects to ensure they are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Directs, coordinates, and manages District initiatives and operations through subordinate division directors.
• Reviews and analyzes reports, records, and directives and confers with division directors to ensure effective District operations.

Strategic Planning & Innovation

• Partners with the Executive Director and senior leadership to develop and execute strategic plans aligned with District goals.
• Analyzes trends, identifies opportunities for growth and improvement, and leads innovative initiatives addressing emerging challenges.

Leadership & Team Development

• Leads, mentors, and guides division directors and engineering teams, promoting a collaborative, high performance culture.
• Assigns or delegates responsibility for assigning work and communicates policies to division leadership.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensures all engineering and operational activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Identifies potential risks and implements mitigation strategies.

Budget & Financial Management

• Oversees the District's financial resources, including preparation and management of budgets for operations, maintenance, and the capital improvement program.
• Analyzes costs, monitors expenditures, and implements cost control measures to maintain financial efficiency.
• Presents the District budget to the Commissioners Court for approval.

Stakeholder Engagement & Public Representation

• Represents the District in meetings with elected officials, regulatory agencies, professional organizations, community groups, and the public.
• Makes presentations on District activities and interfaces with high level officials and external partners to foster strong working relationships and enhance the District's public image.
• Reports to Commissioners' Court on District operations and initiatives.

Problem Resolution

• Analyzes and resolves issues brought forward by the public, internal staff, elected officials, and other government agencies.

Technical Expertise

• Applies strong engineering knowledge to support technical decision making and problem solving for complex engineering and flood control projects.

Additional Responsibilities and Duties:

• Attend/conduct District staff meetings
• Attend/conduct meetings with vendors, agencies, officials, etc.
• Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.

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