Houston, TX, United States of America
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OSITION PRESCRIPTION:
This specific position will work with other staff, volunteers, and organizations to create a vibrant array of nature interpretation and outdoor educational programs along with the Spring and Cypress Creek Greenways and Precinct 4 parks. Working under the direct supervision of TAP’s Director, candidates must possess a “can-do attitude,” excellent communication skills, and the ability to interact well with the public. In carrying out daily work assignments, supervision may be exercised over various work crews, volunteers, staff, visitors, and the general public, both young and old. Program development will include creating and leading a wide variety of outdoor recreational and environmental education programs combined to bring awareness and appreciation of the natural resources found along our local greenways, parks, and trails in Precinct 4.
The ideal candidate would consider connecting the public to the outdoors as a professional and personal priority in daily operations. Applicant should be self-motivated, expected to work outdoors, yet use technology in applicable circumstances, and not be afraid to get their hands dirty. The successful candidate will work to create a meaningful connection between the Spring Creek Greenway, Precinct 4 parks, and trails for the public. This candidate will understand their unique role in facilitating the connection between the resource and the public. Typically, no two days are the same and the candidate should be flexible and able to prioritize program needs. Knowledge of interpretation and its principles where it pertains to environmental education is required in order to be considered for this position. Incumbent may be asked to present/submit a sample program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please call or email the number below
It is expected that the candidate considers themselves to be a life-long learner and actively engages in offered in-house training and actively seek advanced training that may be offered outside of the organization.
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
OTHER ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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 duties.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle, feel and reach with hands and arms; frequently required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell; regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and is periodically exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat & humidity; night-time shifts; and routine use of a computer monitor. The noise level in the work environment is normally moderate. Expect to work in a shared office/work environment.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record.
Harris County Precinct 4 strives to maintain a drug and alcohol-free environment in the workplace. All new employees are required to pass a drug and alcohol screening test and may be subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment.
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.
General Information
Requires a post-offer criminal history record check.
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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