Stephen F. Austin State University

Position Description

About the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county’s government. Commissioner Rodney Ellis represents the constituents of Precinct One.

With approximately 1.17 million residents, Harris County Precinct One is a diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct One’s multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 33 percent African American, 38 percent Latino, 21 percent Anglo, 6 percent Asian and 2 percent other or multiple races.Precinct One stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct’s territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex and the renowned Texas Medical Center. The Precinct is also the higher educational home to Houston Community College, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One manages more than 21 parks, 10 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.

The Mission of the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis: Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Office is committed to becoming a national model for delivering responsive public service that utilizes 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. Key Areas of focus for our organization include, but are not limited to:

Advancing more effective, fair and equitable criminal justice system. Furthering economic justice, equity, and opportunity for all Harris County residents, especially those often and historically left behind by government programs. Ensuring equitable outcomes in health and access to quality, affordable healthcare Fighting for environmental and climate justice that keeps all communities safe and healthy. Equitably investing in developing and maintaining resilient infrastructure and transportation for the 21st century Building and defending voting rights and a democracy that ensures equitable representation. Progressing equity and social and racial justice as common threads through all areas of public policy and public service.

What you will do at Precinct One Harris County Precinct One is looking for a GIS Analyst!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities You will develop and maintain comprehensive Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, including developing and editing GIS datasets, collecting and verifying field data, importing GIS data from various sources, troubleshooting data errors, and interpreting GIS data to resolve questions about infrastructure. Creates customized maps, reports, analyses, and applications to support data-driven decision making within the Development and Infrastructure (D&I) division of the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis. You will research and compile information from a variety of sources to develop standardized data for incorporation into the GIS. Analyzes and interprets mapping data to verify accuracy and correct errors. Produce clear and informative maps, reports, and analyses using GIS and various database software. Converts data from one software platform to another. The successful candidate will research and evaluate source data from a variety of institutions and agencies to expand and enhance the D&I data repository; manage the divisions' data repository and work across other County departments to collaborate on data management best practices. Develops user-friendly applications and screen menus to support both GIS users and non-users by writing code, building interfaces, and creating how-to documentation and materials; works across a variety of teams to create mapping and data solutions to solve problems, collect data, and support data-driven decision making. Develop and implement data topology methods and procedures; teach methods and procedures to other team members. Follow best planning practices, analyze conditions, develop recommendations, and draft memos/reports. Presents results to the public and agency stakeholders. Creates clear, accurate, and compelling maps, including online maps and printed maps.