Lead Policy Advisor

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 countys 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 Ones multiracial multiethnic 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 Precincts 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 263acre 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 hikeandbike 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 Ares 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

• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively in both writing and speech
• Excellent interpersonal and relationshipbuilding skills
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail
• Cultural competence and a commitment to inclusive practices
• Adaptability and initiative in fastpaced environments

• This is more than a jobits a chance to help shape the future of Harris County through bold equitable and communitycentered policy solutions. As a key member of our Policy Division youll be surrounded by passionate professionals who are committed to doing the work that matters most.

• Monitor analyze and track changes to county policies and related local state and federal laws and regulations.
• Draft succinct policy memos and relevant background documents distilling complex issues into clear and understandable terms. Serve as liaison to internal and external County departments as well as city state and federal elected officials and agencies and outside advocates and stakeholders.
• Perform research to evaluate best practices and new strategies; specific areas of inquiry may include data analysis financial modeling and policy analysis to inform policy development.
• Develop and prepare agendas presentation materials reports fact sheets and other documents that effectively describe research findings and policy initiatives to diverse audiences.
• Lead as the subject matter expert and assist Policy Advisors. Ensure procedures and protocols are followed throughout the Policy Division.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Advanced degree in Master of Public Policy Master of Public Administration or Law Degree from an accredited college or university(preferred)

Experience:

• Experience working in or with government departments or agencies. (preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to partner with community coalitions and local leaders to accelerate their work to achieve equitable policies and outcomes (preferred)
• Ability to analyze data identify economic disparities and develop and implement strategies to address disparities (preferred)

Position Type:

• Fulltime Regular