What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics & Fleet Technician, Immunization position at Harris County?
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About Harris County Public Health: Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Logistics and Fleet Technician Position Overview:
The Logistics and Fleet Technician supports the Operations' Logistics section through material and supply transport, driving, vehicle maintenance, and emergency response activities.
The successful candidate must operate as a strong collaborator with a high degree of coordination and flexibility assisting with event needs and collaborating with staff to ensure events are successful.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Operates various vehicles to transport materials and supplies throughout Harris County jurisdiction
Maintains accurate records of all transport activities including chain of custody for sensitive materials
Performs routine inspections and maintains service documentation
Ensures compliance with vehicle safety regulations
Ensures proper handling of temperature-sensitive materials
Maintains supply storage areas and coordinates stock rotation
Responds to and supports emergency transport activities
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.
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
- One (1) year experience with operating/driving large vehicles
- At least one (1) year of experience with logistics operations
- Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire)
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Proficient with operations and inventory systems
- High degree of organizational and critical thinking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment and interact well with others
- Ability to produce work that is highly accurate and demonstrates attention to detail
Organizational Leadership
- Understands the organizational mission
- Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
- Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
- Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
- Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
- Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs
- Ability to adapt to change
- Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
- Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
- Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
- Uses sound judgment
- Self-motivated
- Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity
- Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
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.Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
- This is Grant-Funded | Full-Time position
- This is a full-time position. Days and hours based on department needs. May include evening and weekend hours during emergency events.
- This job is primarily in the field driving and on-site event support, often outdoors.
- This role routinely utilizes computers and phones to fulfill work obligations.
Ability to drive and operate a variety of vehicles, including lifting over 50 lbs., bending, and standing for periods of time.
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.
Salary : $35,901 - $51,002
