Legislation Details

File #: 25-0647    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Position Status: Passed
File created: 1/13/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/23/2025 Final action: 1/23/2025
Title: Request for approval of three positions effective January 25, 2025 for the Shared Services and Communications Divisions.

Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis

 

Secondary Department: Choose an item.

Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Position

 

Project ID (if applicable):

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MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):

MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):

Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal:  Choose an item.

 

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):

Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.

 

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request for approval of three positions effective January 25, 2025 for the Shared Services and Communications Divisions.

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Background and Discussion:

 

HVAC Technician  will assist with HVAC and the Environmental Protection Agency R-22 refrigerant for Harris County Commissioner Precinct One

 

Quality Assurance Inspector will ensure consistency and compliance with our Precinct One fleet

 

The Manager, Communications Strategist serves as a key leader in the planning, execution, and evaluation of dynamic, high-impact communications initiatives designed to elevate our mission and engage diverse audiences. This role requires a seasoned professional adept at shaping messaging strategies, building relationships with influential stakeholders, and delivering measurable results through innovative communications practices.

 

Expected Impact:

 

 The HVAC technician position will ensure efficient HVAC operations, enhance employee and visitor comfort, and reduce overall cost

 

A Quality Assurance role is pivotal in maintaining standards, reducing risks, and ensuring operational excellence

 

The Manager, Communications Strategist will play a pivotal role in amplifying the mission and priorities of the precinct office, driving meaningful engagement with constituents and key stakeholders. By crafting and executing innovative communication strategies, this role ensures that the precinct’s initiatives, programs, and policies are effectively communicated to diverse audiences through compelling storytelling, strategic media outreach, and high-impact events. Through measurable results and a commitment to excellence, the Manager, Communications Strategist strengthens public trust, fosters community relationships, and elevates the precinct’s visibility and influence, ultimately advancing its mission to serve the needs of the county's residents

Alternative Options:

 

The court could choose not to approve the new position

County Strategic Plan Goal:  N/A

County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A

Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1):   Choose an item.

Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2):  Choose an item.

Economy Initiative (Goal 3): Choose an item.

Health Initiative (Goal 4): Choose an item.

Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): Choose an item.

Housing Initiative (Goal 6): Choose an item.

 

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

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Location:

Address (if applicable): 7901 El Rio  Houston, TX 77054

Precinct(s): Precinct 1

 

Fiscal and Personnel Summary

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Current Fiscal Year Cost

Annual Fiscal Cost

 

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Non-Labor

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Recurring Expenses

Funding Sources

 

Existing Budget

 

 

 

 

1000 - General Fund

$184,579

$101,299

$285,878

$407,037

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Total Existing Budget

$184,579

$101,299

$285,878

$407,037

Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form)

 

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Grants - Proposed Budget (To be filled out by Grants staff only)

 

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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total)

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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs)

 

Current Position Count for Service

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Additional Positions Request

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Total Personnel

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Anticipated Court Date: 1/23/2025

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 1/25/2025

 

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Catrina Johnson, Human Resources Business Partner, Commissioner Precinct One

 

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