Community Affairs Advisor
Harris County
Houston, TX 77054
Description
Position Description
Job Description:
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.
Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Office Mission Precinct One:
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:
The Community Affairs Advisor will work collaboratively within a team to support the implementation of strategic goals for engaging and empowering the community. The coordinator will work within a defined geographical region with Precinct One.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain relationships with constituents and organizations in assigned region through strategic outreach (one-on-ones, tabling at relevant events).
- Produce timely and well-researched written reports to ensure that community needs are an integral part of the larger Precinct decision-making process.
- Clearly and consistently communicate community needs to the Regional Managers through weekly reports, proposals, and memos as needed.
- Create and execute regional direct action plans to improve civic engagement and empower communities. In partnership with the Community Affairs Manager, use the reporting matrix to accurately assess successes and areas of improvement.
- Serve as a community relations liaison between residents and the Office of Precinct One, representing the office at community events by presenting certificates and resolutions and/or speaking publicly.
- Serve on project teams to execute short-term and long-term community engagement projects with excellence.
- Develop an understanding of policy priorities and can communicate clearly and compellingly around policy issues affecting the Precinct One community.
- Other job duties as assigned.
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:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience may substitute for education
Experience:
- One (1) to three (3) years of experience in addressing constituent concerns, or community engagement or outreach.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficiency in Microsoft software applications which could include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint,and SharePoint.
- Knowledge of ways to engage communities and perform outreach efforts.
- Skilled at initiating conversations with various stakeholders to find out important matters to them and their communities.
- Ability to synthesize complex information from multiple sources and develop recommendations rooted in social and racial justice.
- Ability to write concisely.
- Ability to evaluate trends and make suggestions for improvement of community-related programs.
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
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
General Information
Hours:
- Full-time | Regular
- Monday - Friday | Evenings and weekend will be required at times.
Work Environment:
- This position includes standard office work which may require remaining stationery and working at a computer workstation for extended periods.
- Will generally perform duties in an office, though sometimes at external event locations
- Occasional travel within Harris County
Location:
- This in-office role is located at 2787 El Camino Street, Houston, TX 77054
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:
www.benefitsathctx.com
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