Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist - Brazoria County, TX : Job Details

Salary: $18.00 - $21.00 HourlyLocation : 2508 North Gordon Street Alvin, TXJob Type: TemporaryJob Number: 00002246; 00002247Department: Comm. North Service CenterOpening Date: 10/22/2024Description Under limited supervision, this role provides vital legislative support to ensure the agency's successful engagement with the Texas state legislature, contributing to the development and implementation of key policy initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to engage with the legislative process and develop public policy, while working closely with legislative staff and county elected officials.Hours: Flex Schedule - Nov. 2024 to May 2025 Example of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Legislative Support:

• Attends legislative hearings and meetings with legislators, legislative staff, and other liaisons.
• Coordinates agency interaction and testimony before legislative committees.
• Manages the agency's legislative bill tracking system, supporting subject matter experts with analysis and fiscal note estimates.
• Prepares summaries of meetings and hearings for management and other stakeholders.
• Reviews and analyzes proposed legislation, laws, and policies for updates, communicating relevant information to agency leadership.

Project Management and Communication:

• Coordinates responses to legislative inquiries, reviews legislative correspondence, and disseminates information as needed.
• Develops and implements intergovernmental and public information projects, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Supports the planning and development of strategic initiatives and project operations.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including legislative support and executive agencies.
• And duties as assigned.

Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Experience and Training Guidelines:Enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in a field relevant to the assignment is generally preferred such as Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Communications. Experience and education may be substituted for one another. Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of state legislative processes and state government administration;
• Skill in compiling, evaluating, and presenting legislative information; in problem solving and negotiating; in policy analysis and research; and in the use of a computer and applicable software.
• Ability to analyze issues to work under pressure and meet close deadlines, and to communicate effectively.
• Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, tact and diplomacy in a variety of public contact situations and have flexibility in dealing with changing priorities and situations; ability to learn and adapt quickly to changing conditions, and added responsibility.

Required Skills:

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to make public presentations to elected officials and staff.
• Proficient in problem-solving, legislative research, and policy analysis.
• Capable of maintaining relationships with legislative staff, public agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Skilled in data collection, evaluation, and decision-making within legislative guidelines.
• Proficient in the use of computers and relevant software applications.

Abilities:

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions and priorities.
• Demonstrated initiative, judgment, and diplomacy in public settings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Texas state government or legislative processes.
• Prior experience in public policy, government relations, or legislative affairs.
• Familiarity with tracking legislative bills and providing fiscal analysis.

LICENSE & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:Valid Texas Driver's License. Supplemental Information PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:Work is typically performed in an office work environment. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.DISCLAIMERThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.Brazoria County is a local government entity that offers competitive salaries with an excellent retirement package, which includes: Government Pension through TCDRS with fixed interest and a county match of 2:1 at retirement; we do not pay into Social Security but instead contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan as an additional savings for retirement.