Life Safety Coordinator
Harris County
Houston, TX
Description
Position Description
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 Ares 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
Develops and maintains critical elements of the Fire / Life Safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance and a safe environment at all Precinct One facilities. Install and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment at various Precinct One facilities.
Essential Duties
- Coordinates and monitors Fire and Life Safety program elements in compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations
Manages the Precinct One fire drill process, including development of scenarios, scheduling and implementation of drills, to include proper documentation of the exercises. Monitors and reports compliance to operational leaders - Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
- Regularly inspect facilities and equipment to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulation.
- Stay up-to-date on relevant safety regulations and ensure the facility or workplace complies with them.
- Interact with contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure safety protocols are followed.
- Ensure safe and proper installation of lighting and other electrically operated devices
- Use hand tools and power tools to set up wiring and systems. Utilize ohmmeters, voltmeters, and ammeters for testing purposes. Install and connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, outlets and fixtures.
- Inspect and test components of electrical systems, including transformers, transfer switches and switch gears. Maintain generators.
- Other 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.
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:
- High school diploma or equivalent
Experience:
- Three (3) years experience in the electrical trade.
- One (1) year experience in fire prevention and life safety management.
Licensure/Certification:
- Valid Texas State Driver's License
- Journeyman license
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrable knowledge and skills for electrical installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment
- Skilled at the maintenance and repair of current electrical systems and equipment
- Ability to operate aerial equipment
- Must have expert knowledge of typical building life safety systems such as fire alarm, fire sprinkler, specialty detection and suppression systems
- Must be able to demonstrate project management skills.
- Must be proficient with typical office equipment such as printers, scanners and fax machines.
- Must be proficient with typical office computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or equivalent.
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
Licensure:
- Commercial Drivers’ License (State of Texas) (preferred)
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- Full-time | Regular
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely
- This job operates in both an indoor and outdoor environment
- Exposure to various weather conditions, temperature variations
- This role requires the ability to exert up to 50lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs of force constantly to move objects
What You Get in Return
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.
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.
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 department.
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