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
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 Precinct4Forward non-profit work as needed.
Education
Bachelor’s degreefrom an accredited college or university.
Advanced degree in relevant area including but not limited to public policy, public administration, law, economics, or planning (preferred).
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.
Policy design and implementation experience in the relevant area (preferred).
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.
Application Information Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. More info: https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
Position Type, Salary and Typical Hours of Work
Regular | Full-time
Monday - Friday | 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Ability to work outside of normal business hours and on weekends
What You Will Get in Return 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.
Employment Conditions 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.
Application Note Note: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. The application resume will not be accepted for qualifications. Only information stated on the application will be used for consideration.
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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
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 Precinct4Forward non-profit work as needed.
Education
Bachelor’s degreefrom an accredited college or university.
Advanced degree in relevant area including but not limited to public policy, public administration, law, economics, or planning (preferred).
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.
Policy design and implementation experience in the relevant area (preferred).
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.
Application Information Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. More info: https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
Position Type, Salary and Typical Hours of Work
Regular | Full-time
Monday - Friday | 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Ability to work outside of normal business hours and on weekends
What You Will Get in Return 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.
Employment Conditions 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.
Application Note Note: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. The application resume will not be accepted for qualifications. Only information stated on the application will be used for consideration.
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