• Job Description

  Req#: 4380492

  Precinct One’s Mission
  Precinct One’s mission is that we are committed to become a national model for delivering responsive public service utilizing 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.

  
  

  What you will do at Precinct One

  Precinct One has an exciting opportunity for a Community Affairs Advisor in the Community Affairs and Advocacy Department. You will be an integral member of Precinct One’s CAA team, reporting to the Community Affairs Manager. The Community Affairs Advisor will work collaboratively within a team to support the implementation of strategic goals for engaging and empowering the community as well as working within a defined geographical region with Precinct One.
  

  
  

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • The Community Affairs Advisor will develop and maintain relationships with constituents and organizations in the assigned region through strategic outreach (one-on-ones, tabling at relevant events). As well as produce timely and well-researched written reports to ensure that community needs are an integral part of the larger Precinct decision-making process. The Community Affairs Advisor will clearly and consistently communicate community needs to the Community Affairs Manager through weekly reports, proposals, and memos as needed. The Community Affairs Advisors will 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.
  • The Community Affairs Advisor will 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. Also, serve on project teams to execute short-term and long-term community engagement projects with excellence. The Community Affairs Advisors will develop an understanding of policy priorities and have the ability to communicate clearly and compellingly around policy issues affecting the Precinct One community.
  • 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.

  What you will bring to Precinct One

  Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

    • Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of the specified educational requirements.

  Experience:

  • At least one (1) year of experience in addressing constituent concerns, or community engagement or outreach.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft software applications which could include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

  
  

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • 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.

  Licensure:

  • Valid driver’s license (Texas upon hire) and a good driving record.

  Position Type:

  • Full-time | Regular

  Work Environment and Physical Demands:

  • This job operates in both indoor and outdoor environments.
  • Exposure to various weather conditions, temperature variations, loud noises and possible dangerous chemicals may be encountered.
  • Occasional travel within Harris County. Files and boxes must be transported weighing up to 25 lbs.

  About Harris County

  Harris County is the third largest county in the United States with more than 4.7 million residents. There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of the Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county’s government.

  
  

  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.

  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.

  About the Community Affairs and Advocacy
  The Community Affairs and Advocacy Department’s mission is to advance equality, fairness, and justice for all people we serve by developing effective and inclusive outreach, organizing, mobilization, and information-sharing strategies. We aim to improve civic engagement, empower communities and advance public policy priorities established by the precinct and community, and connect constituents to services. Ultimately, we seek to strengthen and solidify Commissioner Ellis and the Precinct's presence in the community through open dialogue between our team and our constituents.

  About Precinct One
  There are four precincts in Harris County, the most populous county in Texas and the third most populous county in the United States. There are four elected commissioners, who along with an elected county judge serve as members of the Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county’s government. With approximately 1.1 million residents, Harris County Precinct One is a diverse, urban local government unit that covers 363 square miles; if it were an independent city, it would be among the nation’s fifteen largest. The Precinct’s multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 39 percent African American, 37 percent Latino, 18 percent Anglo, 5 percent Asian, and 1 percent other.
  
  Precinct One includes 876 miles of road, stretches south to Brazoria County, and also reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct includes a large swath of downtown Houston, including the Harris County downtown Court Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park, and BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park complex and the Texas Medical Center, a world-renowned collection of 61 institutions devoted to medical research, training, and care. The Precinct is also the higher education home to Houston Community College, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston’s main and downtown campuses, and the University of St. Thomas.
  
  Precinct One is responsible for managing more than numerous parks, community centers, hike-and-bike trails, maintenance centers, and area offices, all dedicated to delivering Harris County residents services, programs, and infrastructure.
  

  
  

  How to apply

  If this job sounds interesting, you meet the required qualifications and you can see yourself working for Precinct One in our Finance and Budget to Community Affairs and Advocacy area, we invite you to apply at

  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.

• About the company

  Office of Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.

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