Government Affairs Manager - Houston, United States - Harris County

Description

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 at Harris County Precinct 4:

The Government Affairs Manager at Harris County Precinct 4 plays a pivotal role in fostering communication, collaboration, and advocacy between the precinct and various governmental bodies, stakeholders, and community groups.

This position demands an individual possesses strong interpersonal skills and political acumen.

The Government Affairs Manager must excel in written and verbal communication, with a profound understanding of governmental processes at the local, state, and federal levels.

The Government Affairs Manager reports to the Director of Government Affairs and Chief of Public Affairs.

They are responsible for ensuring programs comply with funding and county regulations and meet target outcomes, as well as evaluating program effectiveness and making recommendations for improvement.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

• Governmental Relations
• Develop and nurture positive relationships with elected officials, governmental agencies, and key stakeholders to advocate for the precinct's interests and objectives.
• Legislative Analysis
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments at the local, state, and federal levels that may impact Harris County Precinct 4. Provide timely, well-articulated analysis and recommendations to precinct leadership on proposed policies, regulations, and legislation.
• Partnership Development
• Identify and leverage opportunities for collaboration with other governmental entities, advocacy organizations, and industry groups to achieve shared objectives and amplify impact. Facilitate dialogue and coordinate efforts among diverse stakeholders.
• Issue Management
• Respond promptly to inquiries from elected officials, governmental agencies, and the public regarding precinct policies, programs, and initiatives. Address concerns adeptly and resolve conflicts with tact and diplomacy.
• Research and Analysis
• Conduct thorough research on emerging issues, trends, and best practices in governmental affairs. Prepare well-written reports and presentations that distill complex information into actionable insights and recommendations for precinct leadership.
• Management
• Effectively lead a team of government affairs coordinators in ensuring timely deliverables and execution of tasks.
• Representation
• Represent Precinct 4 at community events, business meetings, and public forums to advocate for precinct and county initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need special services or accommodations, please call or email

Requirements


Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Government, Communications, Public Administration, or related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

• Four (4) years of progressive experience in government or public administration

Licensure:

• Valid Texas driver's license with a good driving record.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Has demonstrated success in developing and managing programs.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly detailed oriented.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to use data and evaluation to inform program design and improvement.
• Proficient in community engagement strategies and community development.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer support and personal services including, but not limited to, customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• This position is sometimes required to walk, climb, or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to help with performance as needed.

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 but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration.

"See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences


Education:

• Master's degree in Government, Communications, Public Administration, or related field from an accredited college or university (preferred)

Certification:

• Experience in budget management and grant compliance. (preferred)

Language:

• Bilingual fluency (preferred)

General Information

Position Type, Salary and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular | Full-time

Location:

• Harris County Building, 1111 Fannin, Houston, TX 77002

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, arms, and fingers to handle, feel and reach; frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear; regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

What You Will Get in Return:

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.


Featured Benefits:

Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment.

Vacation, sick-time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.

HARRIS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

If you need special services or accommodations, please call or email

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

BENEFITS

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.

The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
• Accrual rates increase based on years of service
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
• Professional development opportunities
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

• Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
• Flexible schedule (varies by department)
• Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time.

Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02

If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?

• Public Administration
• Government
• Communication
• Other Related Field
• Unrelated Field
• N/A; No Degree

03

Which of the following best describes your verifiable progressive experience in government or public administration? (Note: To be eligible for consideration, relevant experience should be clearly outlined in the employment history section of your application.)

• Less than four (4) years
• Four (4) years or more but less than five (5) years
• Five (5) years or more but less than six (6) years
• Six (6) years or more
• I do not have this experience

04

Do you have experience with budget management and grant compliance?

• Yes
• No

05

For this position, a valid Texas Driver's License is required.

Please choose the option that best describes your situation:

• Yes

, I currently hold a valid Texas Driver's License.

• Yes

, I possess a valid Out-of-State Driver's License, but I am aware that I must acquire a valid Texas Driver's License before the start date.

• No, I do not currently have a driver's license, but I commit to obtaining one before the start date.
• No, I do not currently have a valid driver's license.

06

Which of the following language(s) are you bilingual and fluent? Select all that apply:

• English and Spanish
• English and Vietnamese
• English and Chinese
• English and Arabic
• English and Urdu
• English and Tagalog
• English and Other Language(s)
• None of the Above

Required Question

Agency Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

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