Legislative Policy Manager - County Judge's Office

Location

Richmond, TX | United States

Job description

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. Located in the Southwestern part of the 13 county Houston-Galveston Metropolitan area, Fort Bend County has experienced significant growth over the past fifty years. By 2030, Fort Bend County anticipates a further projected increase in population to more than 1 million residents. Residents of Fort Bend County enjoy the benefit of a community diverse in its cultures, cities, people and lifestyles. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the quality of life for our families to call home. From metropolitan living in the lofts and retail mixed-use communities, to the amenity of rich master planned communities, to the rich historical spaces.

Those who call Fort Bend County home have access to excellent education systems, low crime rate, and some of the highest incomes in the state. Fort Bend County varies in its offerings, with unique features and amenities, but share common values of excellence, quality, inclusion and safety.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Legislative Policy Manager is responsible for providing guidance to the Fort Bend County Judge’s Office and respective members of the Fort Bend Count Commissioner’s Court and departments on legislative and public policy initiatives in the interest of Fort Bend County residents and community. The incumbent will work to identify legislative and funding priorities that serve the interest of Fort Bend County.

Leading candidates will be familiar with the legislative process and federal, state and local public policy initiatives and issues. Specifically, they will be current with political and legislative issues impacting Fort Bend County. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative work style and the ability to produce work within a fast-paced environment. The ability to work independently and adjust strategy to frequently and changing demands. 

• Researches, tracks, analyzes, compiles and reports legislative and funding priorities for Fort Bend
• Drafts and creates written reports, memos, one-pagers, and PowerPoint presentations on legislative/public policy findings, problems and solutions.
• Keeps constant communication with other counties, stakeholders, and members of the Texas Legislature, Congress, and state and federal agencies.
• Responds to citizen's questions and complaints; resolves or refers to appropriate person; responds to correspondence and telephone calls or refers to appropriate person.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, or related field.
• 2 years of job-related experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, department and elected officials.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational and computer skills.
• Must possess basic supervision principles; maintaining relationships between local, state and federal governments, public interest groups and private enterprise.
• Knowledge of the principles of public administration, organization, and management including methods of performing complex administrative, organizational and procedural analyses.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures of public finance and budgeting; detailed organizational and functional structure of County government; long-range financial planning and financing methods and practices of local governments; local, state and federal laws, regulations and procedures affecting functions of the County.
• Strong experience in contract management.
• Supervise and/or direct the work; independently research, analyze and make effective recommendations on administrative, management, budgetary and fiscal practices, procedures and problems; prepare, negotiate and administer contracts; research, compile and analyze statistical and other complex data; write complex reports in a logical, comprehensive, concise manner; prioritize workload efficiently, without direct instruction, to meet deadlines under changing conditions; exercise initiative; facilitate, coordinate and negotiate between staff members of different County and non-County departments and offices.
• Must acquire subject matter expertise in program specific projects; initiate and develop efficient, cost-effective policies; prepare reports and present ideas orally and in writing.
• Ability to win and maintain confidence and cooperation of others and establish and maintain effective relationships on projects.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

To be considered for employment, all interested candidates must complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located at

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.

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