Policy Advisor
Policy Advisor
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26-06-2025
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Position Description
- Position Overview:
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is seeking an experienced dynamic and motivated professional to join her team to further transform the way we do government.As a member of the County Judges Policy Team the Policy Advisor will work with other staff members to develop and implement the County Judges policy agenda liaise with experts from across the country and use evidence and research to inform the direction of the County Judges actions policy and advocacy. Each Policy Advisor is responsible for leading specific policy initiatives and projects from ideation to implementation.
The Policy Team is seeking a candidate with a background in public health or health policy to lead the County Judge Offices (CJO) health policy portfolio.
About the Harris County Judge:
Harris County is the third largest and most diverse county in the nation with a population of more than 4.7 million rivaling the size of the entire state of Louisiana. Judge Hidalgo functions as the CEO of Harris County and presides over the Harris County Commissioners Court the Countys governing body. Along with four County Commissioners the County Judge directs a budget of more than $4 billion providing essential services such as justice administration flood control infrastructure and housing. Judge Hidalgo also serves as Harris Countys Director of Emergency Management.Duties and Responsibilities:- Lead the health policy portfolio developing positions proposals strategy and policy details from ideation to implementation to improve Harris County systems and services to make it more fair and equitable for those who need it most.
- Produce policy memos and briefs for the County Judge including applicable trends and frameworks to ensure that advice policy development service delivery reforms and major initiatives are reflective of current best practices.
- Develop the County Judges positions on pressing policy and legislative matters as they arise and work with the Communications Team to create materials that convey those positions.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with County agency and department staff community partners and other stakeholders on key county-wide initiatives and programs.
- Deliver clear effective and strategic communication materials including briefing materials to a wide range of audiences and stakeholders.
- Co-manage Policy Fellows who provide research and analytical support for policy initiatives and priorities.
- Work with the County Judge CJO leadership team and Policy Team to define short- and long-term policy priorities in Harris County.
- Represent the County Judge in national policy research and innovation conversations; and
- When necessary be on-call and work nights and/or weekends to support the Countys Judges emergency management functions including disaster response and recovery.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
you need special services or accommodations please call or email .
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. Requirements
Required Supporting Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in relevant positions with increasing levels of responsibility.
- Excellent oral written and presentation skills particularly in briefing and conveying complex information in a succinct and clear manner.
- Effective time management and prioritization with experience meeting multiple tight deadlines and balancing numerous projects in a fast-paced and changing environment.
- Ability to develop and drive new initiatives work cross-departmentally work within multidisciplinary teams oversee projects to completion and track results.
- Strong collaborative skills and ability to work autonomously with accountability.
- A driving interest in reforming systems and designing innovative policies for local government and developing successful working relationships with governments at every level throughout Harris County Texas and the United States.
- Innovation and creativity in developing policy solutions.
- A good sense of humor and ability to adapt to change.
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 butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.Preferences
- With a preference for graduate degrees related to public health or public policy (MPH or MPP).
- With a preference for policy design and implementation experience in public health healthcare and/or social work.
- Additional preference for candidates who have prior experience in local or county-level policy development or implementation.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- Regular Full-time
- Monday Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
- Requires the ability to work outside of normal business hours including weekends on a frequent basis.
- Depends on Qualifications
- Based on 26 Pay Periods
- Plus benefits
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.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
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