Field Safety Technician

About the Department

About Harris County Flood Control District

Position Duties

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent Experience: Requires a minimum of one (1) - three (3) year of experience in field operations, construction, environmental work, or safety support. Ability to identify job site hazards and communicate effectively with field crews. Licensure: Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License Knowledge Skills, and Abilities: Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel), GIS Software, and ArcMap. Knowledge of basic OSHA requirements for outdoor and construction-like activities. Good verbal & written communication skills. Good organizational skills. Knowledge of basic OSHA requirements for outdoor and construction-like activities. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or assignments. Ability to be self-motivated. A self-starter. Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions. Read/comprehend written materials (e.g., policies, procedures, operating instructions, and safety notices); write/record legible notes of activity and accurately complete required forms; and solve simple mathematical problems that may be required in normal work situations. 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.

Education

Minimum Qualifications

• Work Experience: Prefer experience in public works, utilities, environmental services, or flood-control operations. Education/Certifications: Prefer some coursework in safety. Prefer OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification. Prefer Construction Site Safety Technician (CSST), Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO), or similar entry-level safety credentials.
• Prefer experience in public works, utilities, environmental services, or flood-control operations.
• Prefer some coursework in safety.
• Prefer OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Prefer Construction Site Safety Technician (CSST), Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO), or similar entry-level safety credentials.

Other Qualifications

• Position Type, Hours and Salary: Regular | Full-Time | Non-exempt 40 hours per week Salary: To be discussed at interview Locations: Human Resources | 9900 Northwest Freeway, 77092 Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Frequent walking on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrain, plowed or furrowed areas, or construction sites. Frequent walking up and down steep slopes of ditches, maintaining balance and maneuvering on very rough and uneven terrain. Frequent ascending/descending stairs, and driving a vehicle with automatic controls. Occasional stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 25 pounds. Occasional sorting, filing, shelving, and handling of documents, files, books, file drawers, and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations. Approximately 85% of work is performed outdoors, where there will be routine exposure to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, wind, and dust. May be exposed to vegetation retardants, herbicides, and fertilizers, petroleum products, including but not limited to gasoline, oil, grease, diesel, and other fuels and lubricants, snakes, wildlife, wasps, bees, and other flying or walking insects, aquatic bacteria, viruses, and other micro- organisms, vibration or noise in excess of 85 decibels. Approximately 15% of work is performed in the office, and duties will be performed in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditioning, and noise levels. 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.

Position Type, Hours and Salary

• Regular | Full-Time | Non-exempt
• 40 hours per week
• Salary: To be discussed at interview
• Locations:
• Human Resources | 9900 Northwest Freeway, 77092
• Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
• Frequent walking on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrain, plowed or furrowed areas, or construction sites.
• Frequent walking up and down steep slopes of ditches, maintaining balance and maneuvering on very rough and uneven terrain.
• Frequent ascending/descending stairs, and driving a vehicle with automatic controls.
• Occasional stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional sorting, filing, shelving, and handling of documents, files, books, file drawers, and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations.
• Approximately 85% of work is performed outdoors, where there will be routine exposure to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, wind, and dust.
• May be exposed to vegetation retardants, herbicides, and fertilizers, petroleum products, including but not limited to gasoline, oil, grease, diesel, and other fuels and lubricants, snakes, wildlife, wasps, bees, and other flying or walking insects, aquatic bacteria, viruses, and other micro- organisms, vibration or noise in excess of 85 decibels.
• Approximately 15% of work is performed in the office, and duties will be performed in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditioning, and noise levels.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

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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