Policy Advisor - Generalist

Overview

Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Office Mission Precinct One, is committed to becoming a national model for delivering responsive public service that utilizes inclusive, innovative, and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life, advance equality of opportunity, and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County. Key areas of focus include:

• Advancing a more effective, fair, and equitable criminal justice system.
• Furthering economic justice, equity, and opportunity for all Harris County residents, especially those historically left behind by government programs.
• Ensuring equitable outcomes in health and access to quality, affordable healthcare.
• Fighting for environmental and climate justice that keeps all communities safe and healthy.
• Equitably investing in developing and maintaining resilient infrastructure and transportation for the 21st century.
• Building and defending voting rights and a democracy that ensures equitable representation.
• Progressing equity and social and racial justice as common threads through all areas of public policy and public service.

All Policy Division team members are responsible for advancing, developing, and defending policies consistent with the Precinct One mission.

The Policy Advisor – Generalist duties include conducting research and analysis, drafting policy briefs and recommendations, monitoring and tracking developments, developing actionable solutions, proposing and implementing strategic plans in relevant areas of public policy to aid in advancing reforms, and educating and organizing relevant stakeholders. Performing skilled and highly detailed research on various issues and specific interests while working within the organization and across specific interest groups is a vital part of the role.

You will attend meetings, hearings and functions as a Precinct One liaison.

• Bachelor s Degree in Policy, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Political Science, Law, Economics, Research Science, or a related field of study.

• Three (3) years  experience in policy analysis, related government experience or other areas of analysis that can advance Precinct One s mission. Education may substitute for experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity and justice consistent with the Precinct One mission, with experience in some combination of research, policy development, and advocacy.
• Quantitative and/or data analytic skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft software applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to perform highly skilled research and policy analysis, and to apply critical thinking to evaluate issues and justifiable policy recommendations, solutions, and approaches.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex concepts into plain oral or written language.
• Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
• Written work product should not need significant revisions.
• Ability to work in and facilitate cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional project management skills to manage a variety of projects simultaneously.
• Ability to create strong, positive working relationships.
• Encourages a respectful and collaborative work environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrates awareness and respect for cross-cultural differences and creates innovative and inclusive programmatic solutions.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills: collegial, energetic, flexible, motivated, and able to develop productive relationships with colleagues, grantees, consultants, and others who contribute to program development and management.
• Ability to develop successful working relationships with staff of organizations and other elected officials at every level throughout Harris County, Texas, and the United States.
• Flexibility in fast-paced environments, is proactive, self-motivated, and mission-driven.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Embodies Policy and Precinct values and culture, including a strong work ethic, collaborative environment, and steadfast commitment to the Precinct and…