Government Policy Advisor

Position: Good Government Policy Advisor
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 for Harris County Precinct 4 (HCP4)

Harris County Precinct 4 Policy Advisors will work with the team to develop County policy and help implement Commissioner Briones's policies. The Good Government Policy Advisor will also be responsible for liaising with national experts, local stakeholders, and other County departments and agencies to inform the Commissioner's 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.

* Support and/or lead a policy portfolio developing positions and proposals to advance opportunity and justice for Harris County residents in the relevant policy areas.

* Support and lead on projects including countywide policies, Precinct 4 programs, support for commissions and committees, and select events. Track project milestones.

* 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.

* 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 analysts. If delegating work, set clear deadlines and expectations and provide 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 Precinct4

Forward non-profit work as needed.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Requirements

Education:

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

* Minimum of two (2) years of experience in relevant positions, preferably in policy-related work.

* Relevant Master's or other relevant postgraduate degrees can be accepted towards years of experience.

* Experience managing multiple competing projects and deadlines.

Additional Requirements:

* Candidates must submit a current copy of their resume, cover letter, and one professional writing sample along with their application

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* 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.

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