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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.

What you will do at Precinct One

The Regional Manager is responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, management, and operations of a designated region's parks and recreational areas. This position involves providing guidance to park managers, ensuring consistent implementation of policies, fostering community engagement, and upholding environmental stewardship. The Regional Manager collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders, including local authorities, conservation organizations, and community groups, to enhance the quality and accessibility of parks within the region and, to ensure park plans, initiatives, security, maintenance of grounds, and facility modifications goals are met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will review recommendations for hiring park staff and the allocation of staff required to reach objectives.
• Assist in creating and monitoring budget expenses.
• Ensure the trails and natural and recreational areas meet the needs of the public by achieving the vision of the department, through excellent customer service, budget management, talent acquisition, and the use of shared resources.
• Other duties: Performs all other duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) ###-#### or email...@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.

What you will bring to Precinct One

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Park Management, Environmental Resources, Natural Resources, or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

• Seven (7) years of experience in park management, environmental resources, natural resources, or recreation area management, including roles with closely related field
• Managing the park's budget, including allocating funds for maintenance, staff, and program expenses.
• Addressing visitor complaints and inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Previous experience in asset inventory management.
• Proficiency in one or more Microsoft software applications to include Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook.

Comparable years of experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and practices for managing park systems, maintaining playgrounds and park amenities, maintaining natural resources, general landscaping, trail maintenance, and excellent customer service
  
• Ability to coach and lead park teams, support workplace safety programs, develop and implement successful maintenance programs, and practice good budget management
  
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, special events, or other irregular hours when required.
  
• Skilled in employee management, training, counseling, and disciplinary actions
  
• Developing and implementing park safety plans and emergency protocols.
  
  

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 butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-time | Regular
• Monday - Friday

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Will generally perform duties in an office, though sometimes at external event locations
• Occasional travel within Harris County

What You Get in Return
You will be surrounded by coworkers who bring their best daily. Passionate people who want to make a difference in the communities Precinct One serves and Harris County as a whole. You will be in a mission-driven organization surrounded by colleagues who bring their best to work each day and collaborate 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 Sub-Division The Parks Sub-Division'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.

How to apply

If this job sounds interesting, you meet the required qualifications and you can see yourself working for Precinct One, we invite you to apply.

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.

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