JOB
About the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis
There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county’s government. Commissioner Rodney Ellis represents the constituents of Precinct One.
With approximately 1.17 million residents, Harris County Precinct One is a diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct One’s multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 33 percent African American, 38 percent Latino, 21 percent Anglo, 6 percent Asian and 2 percent other or multiple races.Precinct One stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct’s territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex and the renowned Texas Medical Center. The Precinct is also the higher educational home to Houston Community College, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One manages more than 21 parks, 10 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.
The Mission of the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis:
Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Office is committed to becoming a national model for delivering responsive public service that utilizes inclusive, innovative, and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life, advance equality of opportunity, and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County. Key Areas of focus for our organization include, but are not limited to:
Advancing more effective, fair and equitable criminal justice system.
Furthering economic justice, equity, and opportunity for all Harris County residents, especially those often and historically left behind by government programs.
Ensuring equitable outcomes in health and access to quality, affordable healthcare
Fighting for environmental and climate justice that keeps all communities safe and healthy.
Equitably investing in developing and maintaining resilient infrastructure and transportation for the 21st century
Building and defending voting rights and a democracy that ensures equitable representation.
Progressing equity and social and racial justice as common threads through all areas of public policy and public service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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The selected candidate will participate in tasks related to the maintenance of trees within park sites, right-of-ways, and along hike & bike trails within Precinct One.
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You will be experienced with climbing trees and cutting down limbs while using the proper safety devices. \
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In addition, you will use lifts, buckets, or extended truck booms and power tools to gain access to high areas.
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Prune or treat trees or shrubs using handsaws, pruning hooks, shears, and clippers.
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Fill in the cavities of trees with chemicals to promote healing.
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Remove debris and cart away large limbs for disposal using shovels, rakes, and other tools.
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Clear sites, streets, and grounds of woody and herbaceous material, such as tree stumps and fallen trees and limbs.
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Reshape trees to create aesthetically pleasing shapes.
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Assist with tree risk assessment and manage tasks in accordance with tree removal risk reduction.
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
[email protected].
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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
What you will bring to Precinct One
Education:
Experience:
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One (1) year of related experience
Licensure:
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Valid Texas Commercial Drivers License
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:-
Ability to work as part of a team and independently
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Skilled at operating forestry equipment including chain saws, pole pruner saws, and stump grinders.
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Skilled at using Forestry safety equipment and tools.
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Ability to work well with the public and staff members
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Ability to work outdoors
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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Position Type:
Work Environment and Physical Demands:-
This job operates in an outdoor environment. Exposure to various and extreme weather conditions, temperature variations, loud noises, and possibly dangerous chemicals may be encountered.
What you get in return
You will be surrounded by coworkers who bring their best to work each day. Passionate people who want to make a difference in the communities Precinct One serves along with Harris County as a whole.
Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.
About the Parks Division
The Parks Subdivision’s mission is to enrich the lives of the residents of Harris County by inspiring visitors to learn, play and connect by creating diverse programs and experiences in public places that are, safe, welcoming, and natural.
Featured Benefits:
Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continuous employment. Vacation, sick time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program will enable employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.
How to apply
If this job sounds interesting, you meet the required qualifications and you can see yourself working for Precinct One in our Parks area, we invite you to apply.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx
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.
