Cognizant’s Digital Engineering practice is seeking a highly qualified Java Architect with GCP experience developing and building high-performing, scalable, enterprise applications. You will be part of a digital software team that works on high-demand applications. Our engineers have a passion for high-quality, reliable and maintainable code. You will work side by side with product managers, designers, and clients, making decisions together in order to quickly deliver valuable working software to clients and their users. Our engineers are agile and retrospective, and not afraid to identify what we’re doing wrong, so we can fix it, and what we’re doing right, so we can improve on it. Above all, we judge success by the success of our team and the happiness of our customers.Cognizant Digital Engineering If you’re like us, you’ve got big ideas. At Cognizant, we’re exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate products that create new valueby connecting people with things, insights and experiences. Cognizant digital engineering designs, engineers and delivers digital products and experiences that drive digital-first business models. We offer the most comprehensive digital engineering expertise and client-centric methodology for sustainable innovation. Location: Rhode Island / Texas (Hybrid) You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.Cognizant will not sponsor H-1B or other U.S. work authorization for this role. Responsibilities • Experienced in solution design and architecture, including capturing requirements in a customer-facing capacity• Experience in designing and developing solutions using GCP, Java, J2ee, React JS, NodeJS, microservices , REST API.• Open to hands on development of solutions, end to end Integration• Mentoring, Coaching, Communicating, Leading development Team• Experience with troubleshooting application errors and issues.• Familiarity with ReactJs or any modern framework. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required to ideate solutions that are sufficient and feasible to both the business leads and the technical teams.• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills• Client-focused attitude and ability to be a customer advocate• Ability to develop technical briefs and detailed solution designs Qualifications Top Must Haves: 1.GCP and 2. Java 3. Rest API 4.React JS • Strong proficiency in GCP, Java and Spring framework, React JS• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and JSON. • Experience in CI CD – Jenkins, Splunk, AppD Tools.• Strong in Authentication, Authorization, SAML, Spring Security concepts • Experience with databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle. • Experience with version control systems like Git. • Good understanding of software design patterns.• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Nice to have skills:• GCP Certification• Experience with DevOps practices and tools. • Experience with Agile development methodologies. Responsibilities: • Experienced in solution design and architecture, including capturing requirements in a customer-facing capacity • Experience in designing and developing solutions using Java , J2ee, React JS, Node JS Angular, microservices , REST API • Open to hands on development of solutions • Experience with troubleshooting application errors and issues. • Experience in supporting the web and mobile applications teams • Familiarity with ReactJs or any modern framework. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required to ideate solutions that are sufficient and feasible to both the business leads and the technical teams. • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills • Client-focused attitude and ability to be a customer advocate • Ability to develop technical briefs and detailed solution designs Travel: 0-5% Why Choose Cognizant It takes a lot to succeed in today’s fast-paced market, and Cognizant Technology Solutions has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams! We stand out because we put human experiences at the core. Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry-recognized, award-winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical trainings to keep your skillsets fresh and have opportunities to acquire certifications on the newest technologies.Everything we do at Cognizant we do with passionfor our clients (fortune 100 companies), our communities, and our organization. It’s the defining attribute that we look for in our people.If you love ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you! About Cognizant Digital Engineering Well-designed software transcends digital technology, going beyond the fulfillment of basic requirements to focus instead on human needs. Within Cognizant Digital Engineering, we help clients develop software products that transform human insights into tangible, production-ready digital solutions. We also work with our clients to scale their native cloud applications. Using insights from the lived experiences of our consumers, we seamlessly replace traditional service strategies with engaging, precise, and direct digital applications. Designing phenomenal software is vital to success in the digital economyand we understand that a human-centric approach is key to this design. www.cognizant.comNASDAQ: CTSH #LI-VB1

POSITION: Senior Systems AdministratorWORKSITE: 2550 Holly Hall Houston, TX 77054REQUISITION NUMBER: 2024-59912JOB DUTIES:Provides day-to-day operational support of assigned applications and the underlying server and database platforms they run on. Performs software installations and upgrades, 3rd party integrations, system level configuration changes, and troubleshooting and performance tuning while ensuring system uptime and performance metrics are met. Provides advanced technical assistance to analysts supporting the application(s). Serves as a technical liaison to various IT Infrastructure teams such as Server Engineering, Network Engineering, etc.Facilitates and develops meeting objectives, agendas and action items. Trains and mentors other team members through both formal and informal methods. Serves as the expert technical application liaison between customer, vendor and infrastructure for the team.Sets customer expectations, prioritizes tasks, and delivers solutions on time; provides advanced technical and end user support for assigned application(s). Utilizes expert level understanding of application architecture, application storage, and how different applications integrate with each other to independently and innovatively solve a full range of complex and unusual problems. Plans large scale implementations and upgrades collaborating with application teams and project management to meet the needs of the project. Provides technical expertise and leadership. Reviews application technical specifications for new projects or requests that require backend application configuration and/or changes to infrastructure.Monitors health and performance of applications and underlying infrastructure and is proactively engaged in the Incident Management process. Works with cross-functional teams to ensure system uptime expectations are met by minimizing the impact of infrastructure and application outages. Designs systems for fault tolerance, high availability, and ensures they have patching and disaster recovery procedures in place. Establishes responsible deadlines and personal work plans to manage time effectively. Contributes to budget planning process through discovery and analysis of future projects. Identifies opportunities to improve support processes, and, in conjunction with Manager and Lead Administrators, implements improved processes. Automates tasks and pulls system information through script creation using PowerShell or other scripting languages. Utilizes Epic Client Systems Administrator (“ECSA”) infrastructure and programming.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Programming, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field and 6 years of experience in Information Technology or any occupation in which the required experience was gained. ECSA certification must be current or obtained within 6 months.TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Up to 5% domestic travel required.INSTRUCTIONS: Submit resume online at https://www.houstonmethodistcareers.org/and use requisition #2024-59912. Company Profile:Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. With 948 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and more than 8,400 employees, Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

NVIDIA is the world leader in computer graphics, artificial intelligence, and accelerated computing. For over 25 years, we have been at the forefront of research and engineering around the greatest advances in technology. Our history of innovation drives us to solve the worlds hardest problems.NVIDIA is looking for Senior NIC/DPU Solutions Architect to join its NVIDIA Infrastructure Specialist Team. Academic and commercial groups around the world are using NVIDIA products to revolutionize deep learning and data analytics, and to power data centers. Join the team building many of the largest and fastest AI/HPC systems in the world! We are looking for someone with the ability to work on a dynamic customer focused team that requires excellent interpersonal skills. This role will be interacting with customers, partners and internal teams, to analyze, define and implement large scale Networking projects. The scope of these efforts includes a combination of Networking, System Design and Automation and being the face to the customer!What you'll be doing:Support GPU, NIC, and networking applications on the converged GPU/DPU/NIC and x86 platforms work on customer production activities, introducing and integrating NVIDIA networking products to new and existing customers.Gain customers’ trust and understand their needs.Work closely with support cross-functional teams, optimize customer environment, and maintain resiliency.Help with customer production requirements alongside engineering and product teams.Address sophisticated and obvious customer issues.What we need to see:BS/MS/PhD or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, other Engineering fields with at least 8 years work or research experience in networking fundamentals, TCP/IP stack, and data center architecture.8+ years of experience with configuring, testing, validating, and issue resolution of LAN and InfiniBand networking, including use of validation tools for InfiniBand health and performance including medium to large scale HPC/AI network environments.Knowledge and experience with Linux system administration/dev ops, process management, package management, task scheduling, kernel management, boot procedures, solving, performance reporting/optimization/logging, and network-routing/advanced networking (tuning and monitoring).Driven focus on customer needs and satisfaction. Self-motivated with excellent leadership skills including working with customers.Strong written, verbal, and listening skills in English are critical.Ways to stand out from the crowd:Familiarity with the InfiniBand protocol and RDMA concepts.Having experience with GPUs, CUDA, GPUDirect or NVIDIAS'a Bluefield Data Processing Unit (DPU).Experience with high-performance computing architectures. Understanding of how job schedulers(Slurm, PBS) work.Coding development experience with multiple programming languages (from low-level C programming language to high-level languages such as Python/Bash.)Cluster management technologies knowledge and bonus credit for BCM (Base Command Manager.)NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking individuals in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you.The base salary range is 148,000 USD - 276,000 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

CONQUERING CYBERSPACEWith the constant evolution of today’s technology, information and communications can be optimized like never before. Responsible for a wide range of weaponry, training and intelligence efficiencies, Cyberspace Operations Officers are the foremost experts on the vast world of cyberspace. From computerized, satellite and airborne communications to postal operations and tracking systems, these irreplaceable assets play a critical role in planning missions and ensuring the effectiveness of our cyberspace capabilities.REQUIREMENTSYou must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.Minimum EducationBachelor’s degree with a focus in computer and information sciences, engineering, mathematics, computer science, management information systems or other related disciplines QualificationsKnowledge of electronics theory, information technology, telecommunications and supervisory and control systems including cryptography, vulnerability assessment and exploitation techniquesCompletion of Undergraduate Cyberspace training and mission qualification training in specialty areaCompletion of a current Single Scoped Background Investigation (SSBI)Completionof Officer Training School (OTS), AirForce Academy (AFA) or AirForce Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)Must be between the ages of 18 and 42

Living Our ValuesAll associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all of our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live.Why Join UsCareer Growth: Advance your career with opportunities for leadership and personal development.Culture of Excellence: Be part of a supportive team that values your input and encourages innovation.Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that looks after both your professional and personal needs.Total RewardsOur Total Rewards package underscores our commitment to recognizing your contributions. We offer a competitive and fair compensation structure that includes base pay and performance-based rewards. Compensation is based on skill set, experience, qualifications, and job-related requirements. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, and generous paid leave. Discover more about what we offer by visiting our Benefits page.A Day In The LifeGulf States Toyota, recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Midsize Employers recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Midsize Employers, is now on an exciting path to transformation. We are looking for key individuals to join us on this journey. In particular, we are recruiting for a consultant-minded technologist who is comfortable with driving change. This adaptable individual must be a solid problem solver, with proven ability to operate and deliver in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, all the while meeting our high-quality standards. Demonstrated desire to learn and develop professionally are crucial ingredients to this role. The IT Manager - Integrations leads a development team building and migrating enterprise grade software systems that integrate with Toyota Motors North America (TMNA). The IT Manager - Integrations is involved in all phases of the Application Lifecycle, from design to delivery and will require close team integration with TMNA development teams. This role demonstrates senior-level leadership skills and experience in software development with the ability to code review and set best practices. This IT Manager - Integrations will need the ability to: breakdown business requirements into technical specifications, work with others to confirm scope, drive results to advance organizational goals, and navigate organizational dynamics between multiple partners.As a Manager, IT - Integrations you will:Accountable for major technology or common shareable feature across several projectsAuthors, reviews and approves information, requirements and specification to design and develop solutions for domains within multiple enterprise applicationsArchitects with multiple teams in mind. Creates extensible, shareable code. Can quickly get up to speed on any project or technology. Recognized as an expert and acts within the team as a “go to person”Finds and implements strategic innovative solutions.Recognized leader within the team, expert in most / all business domains used at the companyResearches to obtain knowledge and collaborates on solutions for multiple projects. Coaches and mentors.Deploys new approaches to domain optimizations and anticipates domain requirements and business needs.Has senior / leadership understanding and influence (decision scope) with business customersDevelops, designs and implements integrated solutions to resolve highly complex technical and business issuesSolicits ideas from others; recognizes contributions of othersIdentifies measures and milestones for successExcellent ability to multi-task assigned duties or projectsEffectively communicates complex ideas in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing.Highly organized; able to organize and assimilate large quantities of complex informationWorks under minimal supervisionWhat We Need From YouBachelor's Degree degree from a four-year college or university with 8 plus years of experience in Computer Science, MIS, or other business discipline or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.Technical Experience:Advanced knowledge of object-oriented principles, JavaScript Frameworks, Web/Cloud based Applications, SOAAdvanced knowledge of integration programming concepts and support.Advanced knowledge of database programming concepts.Strong knowledge of Agile MethodologiesAdvanced knowledge of best practices and standards for software developmentFull Stack ExperienceTechnical Stack:Angular, Asp.Net MVCSql Server, Postgres, ETLAzure or AWS Platform Experience – nice to haveTeam Foundation Server, GITC#ServiceStack, WebAPIBoomi – strongly desiredSoft Skills:Manages complexity to effectively find solutions and solves problemsDrives results by consistently achieving completion and closure of tasks, even the face of obstacles and setbacks.Adaptive personality and ability to function in a fast-paced environmentA problem-solving attitude that can adapt to varying timelinesA strong attention to detail combined with the ability to prioritize tasksStrong interpersonal skills; promoting healthy relationships and team dynamicsStrong capability to plan and align work with regards to sense of urgency and priority.Strong capability to provide Business InsightStrong ability to influence organization stakeholdersCertifications specific to Application Development and Agile areas of focus are a strong advantage.Physical and Environmental RequirementsThe physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the work day and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds.Travel Requirements20% Minimal travel is required for this position (up to 20% of the time and on a domestic basis usually Plano Tx).Join UsThe Friedkin Group and its affiliates are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us at . We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.We are seeking candidates legally authorized to work in the United States, without Sponsorship.#HP125#LI-BM1

Senior Java Tech Lead Job Description: As the Senior Tech Lead, you’ll head a pod of engineers responsible for end-to-end application development/ integration. This role requires deep expertise in GCP and both front-end (React) and back-end (Java Spring Boot) technologies, along with proficiency in debugging and optimizing code. Cloud knowledge, Particularly GCP. Responsibilities: 10+ years of hands on experience in Java (Java 8 or higher), ReactJS, Spring, Spring Boot & microservice. Hands on experience working with Spring framework using various modules like Spring Core, Spring Batch, Spring AOP etc. Strong knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including cloud architecture, security, DevOps, and data analytics, with experience in developing and deploying cloud-based Java applications, is essential. Hands on experience with creating REST API and integrations with Kafka / PUBSUB/SQS. Hands on experience with GIT/Bitbucket and Docker. Familiar with DevOps tools like GCP, Jenkins, Kubernetes, OpenShift and experience in CI/CD Experience in writing unit and integration test using testing framework. Event Driven architecture experience is must. PL/SQL, Oracle, Postgres Database, Postgres Preferred understanding of basic principles of data modelling and BigQuery techiques. Strong analytical, problem solving, and debugging skills. Experience with asynchronous programming Persistence Frameworks (JPA or Hibernate, for example). Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus Good collaboration and communication skills. Technical Skillset: Strong experience with GCP, Java ,Spring Boot, React JS and relational databases. Knowledge of CI/CD tools like Jenkins. Github, Splunk, AppD Tools GCP Certification. Debugging and performance optimization techniques. Core Java and strong understanding and working knowledge of Object-oriented Concepts like Collections, Packages, Exception Handling, Polymorphism, JDBC and Servlets. Worked on Implementing the application using Spring Boot Framework and handled the security using spring security. Work Address: Woonsocket Rhode Island/Texas The annual salary for this position is between $81K – $163K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: - Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance - Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off - 401(k) plan and contributions - Long-term/Short-term Disability - Paid Parental Leave - Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Travel: 0-5% Why Choose Cognizant Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry recognized, award winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical trainings to keep your abilities fresh and have opportunities to acquire certifications on the newest technologies. If you became comfortable with ambiguity, delight by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you! Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer provider and committed to creating a diverse environment. We consider all applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital and family status, disabilities, sexual orientation or preference, veteran status or any other classification protected by state, federal or local law. ABOUT COGNIZANT:Headquartered in the U.S, Cognizant leverages a highly flexible business model, a flawless global delivery network, and deep domain expertise to deliver to a long list of world-class companies that are leaders in their own space. WWW.COGNIZANT.COM

NVIDIA is the world leader in computer graphics, artificial intelligence, and accelerated computing. For over 25 years, we have been at the forefront of research and engineering around the greatest advances in technology. Our history of innovation drives us to solve the worlds hardest problems.NVIDIA is looking for Senior Networking (ETH/IB) Solutions Architect to join its NVIDIA Infrastructure Specialst Team. Academic and commercial groups around the world are using NVIDIA products to revolutionize deep learning and data analytics, and to power data centers. Join the team building many of the largest and fastest AI/HPC systems in the world! We are looking for someone with the ability to work on a dynamic customer focused team that requires excellent interpersonal skills. This role will be interacting with customers, partners and internal teams, to analyze, define and implement large scale Networking projects. The scope of these efforts includes a combination of Networking, System Design and Automation and being the face to the customer!What you'll be doing:Primary responsibilities will include building AI/HPC infrastructure for new and existing customers.Support operational and reliability aspects of large-scale AI clusters, focusing on performance at scale, real-time monitoring, logging, and alerting.Engage in and improve the whole lifecycle of servicesfrom inception and design through deployment, operation, and refinement.Maintain services once they are live by measuring and monitoring availability, latency, and overall system health.Provide feedback to internal teams such as opening bugs, documenting workarounds, and suggesting improvements.What we need to see:BS/MS/PhD or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, other Engineering fieldsAt least 8 years work or research experience in networking fundamentals, TCP/IP stack, and data center architecture.8+ years of experience with configuring, testing, validating, and issue resolution of LAN and InfiniBand networking, including use of validation tools for InfiniBand health and performance including medium to large scale HPC/AI network environments.Knowledge and experience with Linux system administration/dev ops, process management, package management, task scheduling, kernel management, boot procedures, troubleshooting, performance reporting/optimization/logging, and network-routing/advanced networking (tuning and monitoring).Driven focus on customer needs and satisfaction. Self-motivated with excellent leadership skills including working with customers.Extensive knowledge of automation, delivering fully automated network provisioning solutions using Ansible, Salt, and Python.Strong written, verbal, and listening skills in English are essential.Ways to stand out from the crowd:Linux or Networking Certifications.Experience with High-performance computing architectures. Understanding of how job schedulers (Slurm, PBS) work.Proven knowledge of Python or Bash.Cluster management technologies knowledge (bonus credit for BCM (Base Command Manager).Experience with GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) focused hardware/software as well as experience with MPI (Message Passing Interface.)NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking individuals in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you.The base salary range is 148,000 USD - 276,000 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Primary job function is working on various types of railcars, barges and above ground storage tanks. Tasks include cleaning and washing railcars using high pressure equipment, product removal, performing minor maintenance repairs and/or parts replacement. Must be willing to follow customer, company, FRA, and AAR guidelines. We are a national mobile service company. Traveling locally and nationally will be required at times, and may spend nights in a hotel.
Experience not required; However, the ideal candidate will have experience in the industrial cleaning industry or experience in the Rail/ Barge and above ground storage tanks. Minimum 5-day work week subject to required overtime, on-call, and alternate shifts that may include weeknights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits: 
Medical, Dental, Vision & Paid Time Off - eligible after 60 days of employment 401k after 1 year of employment
Qualifications: 18 years of age or older Reliable Transportation Valid Driver’s License is a requirement. Must pass Required Safety Training and other Basic Courses. Able to tolerate heights and tight enclosed spaces. Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Able to use hands to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling. Able to work outdoors in extreme all-weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet). Able to work in conditions that include loud noise and fumes, work on and around heavy and moving machinery, bend, climb, walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time

Harris County Flood Control District is seeking a qualified candidates for the role of Laborer.
Reporting to the Crew Leader, the Laborer is responsible for operating gasoline powered equipment and various hand tools used in the daily operation of maintaining clear channels, drainage elements and rights of ways in accordance with the District’s mission to maintain the Infrastructure.
Essential Functions and Duties: Cut and chop weeds and other types of vegetation using gasoline-powered equipment such as weed eaters and non-powered hand tools such as machetes, axes, or tree trimmers. Spray herbicides on selected weeds and grasses using filled backpacks that weigh between 25 and 30lbs. Remove and stack cut vegetation in, along and around channels, drainage elements and rights-of ways using hand rakes or pitchforks. May enter the channel in water up to three feet in depth or from the bank to dislodge and remove drifts and debris (trees, limbs, brush, vines, trash, and refuse) that impede water flow around and under bridges or other areas. May perform other duties that can be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs. 
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. Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Requirements: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent One (1) year experience in landscaping, vegetation maintenance, herbicide application, labor work, or a closely related field. Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License
Knowledge Skills, and Abilities: Good verbal & written communication skills. Can effectively communicate with coworkers and the public. Must be able to read and follow written instructions. Can use a variety of hand tools such as rakes, shovels, machetes, hand saws etc. Work well in an outdoor setting. Work well with a team in a field environment. Work independently with limited supervision, relative autonomy, and general review. Be a self-starter; assume ownership in completing assigned tasks. Write/record legible notes of activity and correctly complete required forms. Solve mathematical problems that may be required in normal work situations.
Benefits (offered only to employees in regular full-time positions): Medical Coverage Dental Coverage Vision Coverage Wellness Plan Life Insurance Long-term disability Employee Assistance Program Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service Accrual rates increase based on years of service Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday Professional development opportunities Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan Healthcare Reimbursement Account 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular full-time employment and may be available to part-time employees: Retirement Pension (TCDRS) Flexible schedule (varies by department) Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
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 functions: Frequent walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrain, plowed or furrowed areas or construction sites. Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 20 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Occasional driving of vehicles with automatic and four-wheel drive controls. Occasional ascending and descending stairs. 100% of duties are performed outdoors where there will be routine exposure to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, wind, and dust. May be exposed to vegetation retardants, herbicides and fertilizers, petroleum products including but not limited to gasoline, oil, grease, diesel and other fuels and lubricants, snakes, wildlife, wasps, bees and other flying or walking insects, aquatic bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms, and vibration or noise in excess of 85 decibels.
The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, the third most populated county in the United States, with a population in excess of 4.7 million, including the City of Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county, which consist of approximately 1,500 channels totaling nearly 2,500 miles in length, as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins, totaling more than 10,000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

San Jacinto College Central Pasadena Campus is seeking to hire an experienced Instructor for Medical Lab Technicians. The successful candidate must have a knowledge of how to work with a varied population of students including those in developmental and academic courses at a community college.
Must be able to work collaboratively with colleagues in both the College Preparatory and Academic departments, all campus service areas, and employees across the district.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Instructor for Medical Lab Tech include:
Teaching: Keep up with developments in the field of study. Demonstrate high standards-academic and professional. Evaluate student work constructively and provide timely feedback. Teach at times and locations that meet student needs. Provide access to students through posted conference hours, electronic communications, and other appropriate methods and responds to inquiries in a timely manner. Review, evaluate, and recommend student learning materials. Develop and use a syllabus and course information materials for each course, laboratory, or clinical setting within state, college, and departmental guidelines.
Professional Development: Maintains high standards of competence in the discipline(s) and teaching methodologies through professional development activities. Plans, develops, and uses effective teaching methods and materials which assist students in meeting course objectives, are appropriate for students with varied educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles, and engage the students in learning. Reviews, evaluates, reflects, and revises program curricula and teaching methods through a self-evaluation process of self-reflection. Meets or exceeds professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, requirements of business/industry, and higher education, as appropriate to the discipline(s). 
Service: Participate actively in college meetings, committees, task forces, and councils. Participate in college-related activities such as registration, community education, student recruitment and retention, and faculty selection. Participate in college activities for students/student organizations. Participate in business and community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission and values of the college. Participate in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards. Participate in setting departmental goals, developing college budgets to support those goals, and planning for achieving those goals.                  
Benefits: We offer competitive benefits at reasonable costs through the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K and more Holidays off San Jacinto College (SJC) offers a variety of voluntary retirement programs [403(b) and 457(b)] for its employees.
Requirements: Must have an Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory (or higher level degree). Must hold a MLT certification by the ASCP. MLS certification with bachelors degree Must have at least three (3) years work experience in Medical Laboratory. Instructional experience preferred in teaching medical laboratory technology or healthcare-related subjects at the college level, utilizing diverse instructional methods (in-person, hybrid, and online).
Note: Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant individually. If your qualifications meet the requirements for the position, and you are selected for an interview, we will contact you
The San Jacinto College District is committed to equal opportunity for all students, employees, and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.