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Position DescriptionIf you're looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.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.This is a grant-funded position.Position Overview:Under general supervision, the Logistics and Fleet Technician is responsible for supporting warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics coordination, including operating material handling equipment, processing shipments, and maintaining accurate inventory records. Provides transportation of materials and supplies between facilities while ensuring proper documentation and safety compliance. Assists with fleet maintenance, event logistics, and emergency response activities to ensure operational readiness and effective support of organizational needs.Duties and Responsibilities:Warehouse Operations & Inventory Management:* Operates heavy machinery, including forklifts and pallet jacks, safely moving, stacking and retrieving materials.* Manages inventory, executes daily cycle counts, reconciles inventory level to ensure data integrity, and handles order picking, packing, and internal distribution tasks.* Oversees receiving operations at dock, documents discrepancies, and maintains an organized, safe warehouse environment using FIFO practices.Transportation & Materials Management:* Transports materials, medical supplies, and equipment using fleet vehicles while maintaining accurate transport records and ensuring chain-of-custody.* Coordinates scheduled deliveries and pickups across multiple Harris County Public Health (HCPH) facilities to ensure timely and efficient operations.Vehicle Maintenance & Fleet Safety:* Performs routine safety inspections of fleet vehicles, coordinates maintenance with external vendors, and maintains detailed service records.* Ensures all warehouse and transport equipment complies with safety regulations while managing comprehensive vehicle logs.Event Support & Facility Coordination:* Provides comprehensive event logistics support by loading, delivering, setting up, and breaking down equipment for community health fairs and special events.* Assists with facility operations and inventory needs and collaborates with program leads to ensure all logistical requirements for public outreach activities are properly met.Emergency Response & Preparedness:* Responds to emergency transport and logistics needs during business disruptions or public health crises, supports emergency preparedness activities, including the mobilization of strategic national stockpile (SNS) materials, and maintains "mission-ready" status for all emergency response equipment and supplies.Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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.RequirementsEducation:* High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalentExperience:* (3) years of experience in warehousing and/or logistics.Licensure:* Valid Texas Driver's License with clean driving record.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:* Inventory: Proficient in warehouse management systems, cycle counting, and accurate order picking/ticket preparation.* Equipment Operations: Skilled in the safe operation of industrial equipment including forklifts, pallet jackets, and delivery vehicles.* Logistics Coordination: Strong organizational skills to manage stock rotation, event equipment setup, emergency supply transport.Core Competencies: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.Collaboration* 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.Innovation* Ability to adapt to change.Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics* 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.Communication* 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.General InformationPosition Type, and Typical Hours of Work:* Full-Time | Grant-Funded Position* Monday - Friday | 8 am - 5 pm* Hours may vary based on department needs and may include evening and weekend hours during emergency events.Work Environment:* This job is primarily in the field with driving and on-site support, often at the warehouse. Role routinely utilizes computers and phones to fulfill work obligations.Physical Demands:* This position requires heavy physical work, including frequent lifting, carrying, or moving objects over 50 lbs., and bending and standing for periods of time.Work Location:* Harris County Public Health (1111 Fannin, Houston, 77002)Physical Requirements:* Persons in these positions frequently lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing up to 15 lbs. They also occasionally move objects weighing up to 20 lbs., and sometimes, but rarely, up to 50 lbs.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.HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITSHarris 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 AccountPaid 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 LeaveRetirement Savings Benefit* 457 Deferred Compensation PlanThe 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.com01Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?* High School or GED diploma* Associate's Degree* Bachelor's Degree* Master's Degree or higher* N/A; No Degree02Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in warehousing and/or logistics (To be considered, the qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)* Less than three (3) years.* Three (3) years or more.* I do not have this experience.03Please provide details about your verifiable experience related to warehousing and/or logistics. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.04This role requires a Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire). Do you have a Valid Driver's License?* I have a valid Texas driver's license.* I have a valid driver's license from another state but can obtain a Texas license upon hire.* I do not have a valid driver's license.Required QuestionEmployer Harris CountyAddress 1111 Fannin StSte. 600Houston, Texas, 77002Phone 713-274-5445Website