Senior Policy Advisor
Senior Policy Advisor
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Position Description
Working At Harris County Precinct 4:
You will be surrounded by team members who bring heart hustle and higher standards to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative dynamic and forward-looking.
What you will do forHarris County Precinct 4 (HCP4)
Harris County Precinct 4 Senior Policy Advisors will work with the team to develop County policy and help implement Commissioner Brioness policies. The Senior Policy Advisor will also be responsible for liaising with national experts local stakeholders and other County departments and agencies to inform the Commissioners agenda and develop innovative and sustainable solutions to local needs in their policy areas as assigned.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.- Lead a policy portfolio developing positions and proposals to advance opportunity and justice for Harris County residents in the relevant policy areas.
- Lead on projects including countywide policies Precinct 4 programs support for commissions and committees and select events. Track project milestones and assign/delegate/review tasks to other team members as relevant.
- Conduct research identify best practices and craft strategy for policies and programs.
- Support Commissioner Briones in preparation for Commissioners Court including writing memos presenting recommendations drafting talking points and verbally briefing the Commissioner. Review notes and memos for other team members as relevant.
- Support the Precinct 4 Communications team with talking points press releases blogs social media and other communications. Ensure that accurate and appropriate data is used and that the communications reflect Precinct 4 goals and priorities.
- Support and train interns and new Advisors and Analysts as needed. Delegate work with deadlines clear expectations review and feedback.
- Staff Commissioner or represent her at Precinct 4 events and meetings. Request meetings and coordinate with other Precinct 4 teams to ensure that they are scheduled all relevant individuals are invited memos are submitted in advance (as needed) notes are taken and follow-up emails are sent (as needed).
- Closely collaborate with the Precinct 4 team including Policy & Innovation Public Affairs Infrastructure and Operations to execute Precinct 4 and countywide policies and Precinct 4 projects. Always coordinate with Compliance and Finance as needed.
- Develop and maintain relationships with County departments and agencies community partners research institutions government offices and other stakeholders.
- Incorporate innovation into policy work brainstorm and support grants applications support the Precinct4Forward non-profit work as needed.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
you need special services or accommodations please call or email
Requirements
Education:
Bachelors degreefrom an accredited college or university.
Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in relevant positions.
Relevant Masters or other relevant postgraduate degrees can be accepted towards years of experience.
Experience working in or with government departments or agencies.
Experience managing multiple competing projects and deadlines.
- Is passionate about local policy and improving access to justice and opportunity for all.
- Has excellent writing editing and organizing ability to create clear and concise policy documents.
- Can translate complex issues into plain language.
- Has experience in relevant policy area(s).
- Has strong project management skills and can handle multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
- Can develop working relationships with community members research institutions government staff and elected officials.
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
Education:
- Advanced degree in relevant area including but not limited to Public Policy Public Administration Law Economics or Planning(preferred)
- Policy design and implementation experience in the relevant area. (preferred)
General Information
Position Type Salary and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Full-time
Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Ability to work outside of normal business hours and on weekends
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- This position requires a significant amount of time outdoors and exposure to a variety of environmental and extreme weather conditions. This position also requires traveling to parks located throughout the precinct and at long distances. The ability to work outdoors during all seasons and to drive safely is essential. The ability to operate standard office equipment and software platforms is required.
- Essential functions involve significant physical demands related to repeated lifting of up to 50 pounds unassisted 100 pounds with assistance rarely; carrying tools materials and equipment over rough terrain; climbing reaching and bending. Frequently to walk sit talk drive hear bend stoop twist and balance.
You will be surrounded by team members who bring heart hustle and higher standards to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative dynamic and forward-looking.
Featured Benefits:
Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical dental and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation sick-time and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.
HARRIS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER you need special services or accommodations please call or email
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
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:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
