Chief of Staff
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Description
The Chief of Staff serves as a strategic advisor and principal aide to the Chief Public Defender for Harris County. This role manages high-level external relationships provides executive support and oversees the offices external engagement strategy. The Chief of Staff ensures that the Chief Public Defender is fully informed prepared and supported in advancing the offices mission of providing high-quality client-centered representation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the Chief Public Defender on policy operations and stakeholder engagement.
- Prepare thorough briefings talking points reports and other materials to support meetings presentations and public appearances.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with elected officials judicial officers community organizations advocacy groups and other external partners.
- Represent the Chief Public Defender at meetings events and public forums when appropriate.
- Develop and execute an external engagement strategy that aligns with the offices mission values and policy priorities.
- Coordinate priorities schedules and special projects on behalf of the Chief Public Defender.
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
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Five (5) years of experience in public administration policy or legal settings.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including experience preparing executive briefings and public remarks.
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
- Masters degree in Public Administration or Juris Doctor preferred.
- Five (5) years of experience in public administration policy or legal settings preferably involving government or community relations.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- Regular Full-time
- Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- 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:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Compliance Management
- Customer Retention
- Quality Assurance
- Customer Service
- Extensive Knowledge
- Account Management
- Front Office
- Telephone Calls
- Needs Analysis
- Cold calls
- Business Relationships
- Customer Complaints
- Sales Goals
- Sales Process
- New Clients
