State Legislative Affairs Liaison

State Legislative Affairs Liaison

The Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) State Legislative Affairs Division is seeking an individual to serve as a State Legislative Affairs Liaison. In this role, you will represent the Department before the Texas Legislature under the Government Affairs Division, communicating TxDOT's position on state transportation issues and impacts of legislation. State Legislative Affairs Liaisons act on behalf of TxDOT in meetings with high-level executives, governmental officials, private entities, internal agency audiences, and the public to ensure the Department's positions are clearly and professionally communicated.

Minimum Salary: $78,000.00

Maximum Salary: $93,000.00

Pay Basis:
Yearly

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Work Locations:
Main Office-Greer Building 125 E 11TH STREET Austin

Travel:
Yes, 10 % of the Time

Shift: Day Job

Shift Details: 40 flexible hours per week

Location Flexibility:
Onsite

Benefits and Perks:
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
Retirement Plans Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules Paid Leave and Holidays Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees On-the-Job Training Tuition Assistance Program Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives Career Development and Advancement Opportunities Family-Friendly Policies and Programs In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites.

These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Position

Description:

Represents the Department as a State Legislative Affairs liaison in Austin, under the Government Affairs Division. In this role, you will represent the Department before the Texas Legislature, communicating TxDOT's position on state transportation issues while engaging with high-level executives, governmental officials, private entities, internal agency audiences, and the public. Key responsibilities include researching and analyzing complex and comprehensive legislation, policies, and related matters;

serving as a primary point of contact with members of the Legislature, the Governor's Office, Department divisions and districts, state agencies, trade associations, and special interest groups; and reporting directly to the Director of the State Legislative Affairs Section. Employees in this role are directly accountable for the quality, accuracy, and integrity of their work.

Essential Duties:
Assists in developing the Department's official position regarding federal policies and conveys them to congressional members. Communicates and coordinates with state legislative and congressional offices, state and federal agencies and special interest organizations regarding transportation issues. Identifies and initiates review and/or consideration of relevant issues which may have potential impact on the Department. Maintains direct communication with the Administration on the Department's official position on time sensitive issues, concerns, priorities and activities.

Monitors state legislative or congressional hearings, general sessions and state or national transportation organizational meetings. Represents the Department at various meetings, conveying the Department's official position on issues/concerns and fosters productive working relationships on behalf of the Department with outside organizations. Researches, analyzes and coordinates with districts and divisions on requests from State Legislative Affairs, Federal Affairs, state and federal agencies, the media and private entities.

Researches, analyzes and monitors complex and comprehensive transportation-related issues and legislation and determines the potential impact on the Department. Tracks legislative and regulatory activities and implementation efforts, the state and federal registers and briefing documents regarding transportation issues and potential Department impact. Develops and prepares reports, correspondence, hearing testimony and white papers. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

2 years legislative research, planning and/or analysis activities. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Licenses and

Certifications:

Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of:
Statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures Applicable laws, rules, and regulations Policy development methodologies and procedures Legislative process Expert skill in:
Establishing plans and setting…