Government Relations Spec II

Government Relations Specialist II

This role performs advanced (senior-level) government relations and consultative work. Adheres to strategic and tactical direction for public affairs and works to ensure that goals and objectives are implemented. Serves as a liaison between TXCC and legislative entities and stakeholders. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities include:

• Implementation of agency governmental relations activities related to legislative issues
• Communication of pertinent information to staff regarding legislative meetings and decisions
• Development, conduct, and evaluation of legislative training
• Attending legislative hearings and meetings with legislators and providing summaries to agency management
• Monitoring legislative and other reporting requirements for timelines
• Researching, drafting, and responding to requests from Texas legislative entities and other oversight agencies
• Developing proper protocol and procedures for communicating with legislators and staff
• Identifying needs for legislative training and developing, scheduling, and conducting that training for TXCC's workforce

Qualifications include:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in English, journalism, communications, business, public affairs, political science, or related field
• Minimum of three (3) sessions of government relations or legislative experience, with at least two sessions as a member of legislative staff
• Knowledge of state and federal guidelines and standards related to Texas Administrative Code
• Excellent communication skills presentation, written, verbal
• Ability to manage projects; to establish goals and objectives; to devise solutions to administrative problems; to develop and evaluate policies and procedures; to prepare reports; and to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others