Natural Resources Technician

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 countys 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 Ones 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 One stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precincts 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.

What you will do at Precinct One

Precinct One Environmental Management Team is responsible for the operation and preventive maintenance of three public water supply facilities 22 lift stations and associated infrastructure. The department also manages various environmental permits and natural resource areas. The Natural Resources Technician will collaborate with the Environmental Management team and other internal divisions to manage in-house and contract resources efficiently. Key responsibilities include utility condition repair and maintenance inspections water quality monitoring and natural resource vegetation management utilizing the ArcGIS mobile and desktop applications in a data-driven environment. Activities will contribute to the continued enhancement of Precinct Ones utility GIS inventory and asset management objectives

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate regulated facilities in compliance with applicable rules regulations and best industry practices. Inspect and test equipment observe situational indicators to identify potential performance issues. Compare equipment and process readings with established operational ranges to evaluate system performance. Maintain records of inspections maintenance and repairs; schedule required maintenance.
• Identify and define scope for utility repairs replacements and improvements.
• Document repair maintenance and projects to ensure compliance with standards specifications construction practices and applicable permits.
• Inspect green infrastructure assets and reduced mow areas for invasive species threats and recommend best practice for treatment.
• Evaluate solutions procure quotes and manage project completion including warranty claims

• Assist in maintaining an accurate inventory of water wastewater and green infrastructure assets and inspection data in ArcGIS.
• Design and maintain basic ArcGIS web mapping tools
• Prepare maps and exhibits of spatial and operational data in digital and hard copy form

• Assist in natural resource inventory inspection and invasive species management activities.
• Other duties as assigned

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer If you need special services or accommodations please call or email . 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.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience in natural resource maintenance(preferred)

• Two (2) years of experience in ArcGIS Online Pro and Field Maps (preferred)

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-time Regular