Government Relations

Texas Racing Commission; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Racing Commission is hiring a Government Relations Officer responsible for coordinating legislative matters and liaising between governmental agencies. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with state legislative processes while providing guidance and consultation on agency policies. This role demands a strong knowledge of government operations and effective communication skills to navigate the legislative arena.

Qualifications

• Preferred degree from an accredited four-year college.
• 60 months of relevant experience.
• Skills in managing multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare legislative matters for the agency.
• Monitor and report on federal and state legislation impacting the agency.
• Provide consulting services regarding agency policy statements.

Skills

Legislative process knowledge

Policy analysis

Negotiating skills

Communication

Education

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bill tracking software

Job description

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General Description:The Government Relations Officer is selected by the Executive Director and performs advanced legislative duties for the Texas Racing Commission. The Government Relations Officer is responsible for the coordination, evaluation and preparation of legislative matters for the agency. Work involves providing consultative services with respect to the agency's legislative matters, including cost estimates, bill tracking and analysis; assisting in the preparation and interpretation of agency policy statements and actions for legislative representatives; acting as a liaison for federal, state and local governmental agencies and effectively preparing and disseminating information concerning agency functions to interested parties. The Government Relations Officer works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of independent judgment and initiative in the administration of duties.

Examples Of Work Performed

Participates in agency activities related to legislative action; and attends legislative hearings and meetings with legislators, legislative staff, and other legislative liaisons.

Assists executive management in preparing to appear before legislative committees and other groups as an agency resource, ensuring that testimony provided is accurate and thorough. Prepares and interprets agency policy statements and actions for legislators and policy staff.

Monitors and reports to executive staff on federal and state legislation and trends impacting agency operations. Manages and coordinates the agency's legislative bill tracking system, assisting subject matter experts with bill tracking and analysis and cost estimates for fiscal notes.

Plans, assigns and provides feedback and guidance relating to legislative matters where appropriate to individuals. Ensures work is completed timely and accurately. Participates in the development of goals and strategies for achieving agency-wide objectives.

Assists in the preparation and monitoring of the agency's strategic plan, legislative appropriations request, and performance reports.

Provides timely and accurate responses to constituent inquiries.

Coordinates with and acts as liaison for federal, state and local governmental agencies, accurately and effectively communicating agency policies and procedures. Attends meetings, hearings and functions that pertain to or may impact the agency.

Evaluates programs to assess the effective implementation of statutory, regulatory and legislative directives and organizational changes. Communicates need for program and organization changes.

Assists in the support of the commissioners.

Provides consultative services to agency staff regarding public or professional meetings, seminars, conferences and hearings. May assist in coordinating with program management the development, effectiveness and use of publications and news releases.

Researches and develops reports, including statistical analyses, benchmarks, implementation reports and case studies.

May prepare and disseminate information of public interest regarding agency hearings, meetings and other related functions.

May assist as an agency liaison with media representatives at the national, regional and local levels, fielding inquiries in a timely and courteous manner.

Complies with agency and division training requirements.

Keeps management appropriately informed of ongoing activity and critical matters affecting the operation and well-being of the agency.

Demonstrates a spirit of teamwork, offering positive and constructive ideas, encouragement, and support to other members of the staff and team, while upholding the agency's core values.

Adheres to all TXRC personnel policies and performs related work as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• The State of Texas legislative process and government administration; of agency programs, policies, objectives, technology, and terminology and various research methods.
• The agency's strategic plan, goals and action plan; and working knowledge of state agency bill implementation process.
• Compiling, evaluating and presenting legislative information; problem-solving and negotiating; and policy analysis and research.
• Skill in managing multiple assignments at the same time. Skill in the use of standard office equipment, including mobile devices and personal computers, and relevant software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, internet and email applications, and bill tracking software. Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing); analyze various issues; and to work under pressure and meet all deadlines.
• Ability to quickly and effectively respond to constituent inquiries; to accurately interpret and translate agency programs and research; and to develop and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to establish goals and objectives that support the agency.
  
  

Minimum Education And Experience

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university (Preferred)
• 60 months experience
• Education may be substituted for applicable work experience
  
  

How To Apply

• Submit an application through Work in Texas or you may submit a State of Texas application form to *"[e-mail]."*
• Resumes are appreciated but may not be substituted for the standard application form.
• Once application is submitted, if the applicant meets minimum position qualifications, the agency will contact the applicant to initiate the background screening process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Enforcement

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