Job Description

Assistant Commissioners Court Coordinator

The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, 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:

The District is seeking candidates for the Assistant Commissioners Court Coordinator position, which will support the coordination and administration of Commissioners' Court agendas. This position plays a key role in ensuring information, records, and agenda materials are organized, accurate, accessible, and processed efficiently. Responsibilities include coordinating documents and deadlines, assisting with records retrieval and public information requests, and providing operational support to the Commissioners Court Coordinator and Public Information Officer as needed.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Support the preparation of the Commissioners Court agenda and Request for Court Action (RCA) workflow process, including documenting court requests, retrieving historical records, and gathering supporting documentation for agenda preparation.
• Maintain and organize approved agenda RCA's and record final agenda actions in internal District systems.
• Support the Agenda Team when needed as backup and support with the agenda and RCA workflow processes.
• Research, compile, and organize agenda information to assist in the preparation of Commissioners Court agenda briefings and facilitate discussion on agenda items.
• Attend and handle RCA and CC Briefing meetings with Executive staff as needed.
• Ability to coordinate with the Office of County Administration for agenda-related questions, clarification, and assistance as needed.
• Ability to work with other personnel and assist with court-related questions or concerns as needed.
• Crosstrain in Commissioners Court agenda and open records processes to provide backup coverage and ensure continuity of operations during periods of staff absence or increased workload.

• Assist the Public Information Officer and Records Team by processing Public Information Act requests and related records management activities as needed.
• Assist with records retrieval, document organization, and filing of responsive records.
• Maintain records in the Harris County enterprise GovQA system and other applicable document management systems.
• Assist with general administrative and records-related duties to support the Public Information and Records functions as needed.

• Attend seminars, conference workshops, and other training programs.
• Assume additional responsibilities as required, adapting to the District's evolving demands, responsibilities, needs, and objectives.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

Position Type, Salary: Regular | Full-Time. Salary: To be discussed at interview. Location: Executive Support Services - 9900 Northwest Freeway Houston, TX 77092.

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

• 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

• 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

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

* 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.

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