Lyndon B Johnson Building (304-00001) (304TX-00001)
111 E 17th Street
Austin, 78774

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Applications must be filed at

https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/304/jobdetail.ftl?job=00042182

Are you ready to grow, make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller’s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.

Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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About The Division

Join the Legislative Affairs Division as a Government Relations Specialist! Work involves serving as a liaison between a state agency and governmental and legislative entities. Legislative Affairs provides information and support to the Comptroller’s office and works with lawmakers to advance the interests of Texas taxpayers and the public.

SALARY RANGE:

-Government Relations Specialist I: $5,750-$6,000 ($69,000-$72,000)

-Government Relations Specialist II: $6,000-$6,670 ($72,000-$80,040)

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Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. (Complete copies of college transcripts must be furnished to the divisional hiring representative at the time of the interview for positions requiring a college degree, and/or specific educational credits.)

Preferred Education:

· Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Administration or Business

Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience working with the federal or state legislature, legislative staff, or research services
• Experience conducting policy or legislative research
• Knowledge of the Texas legislative process
• Familiarity with legislative research software and applications
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

Preferred Experience:

Government Relations Specialist I:

· Coordinating responses to legislative inquiries.

· Drafting and editing legislative correspondence.

· Preparing report summaries of meetings and hearings.

Government Relations Specialist II:

• Four (4) years of experience working with the federal or state legislature, legislative staff, or research services.
• Experience with the development of legislative recommendations
• Providing testimony before legislative committees.
• Coordinating responses to legislative inquires.
• Drafting and editing legislative correspondence.
• Preparing report summaries of meetings and hearings.

Substitutions

· One (1) additional year of the full-time minimum experience as stated above may substitute for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education with a maximum of 120 semester hours (four years).

· Master’s Degree may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

· Doctorate’s Degree may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

In this role you will:

· Participates in agency activities related to the legislative session and attends legislative hearings and meeting with legislators, legislative staff, and other legislative liaisons.

· Coordinates responses to legislative inquiries, reviews and edits legislative correspondence, and effectively communicates agency policies and procedures to elected officials, staff, state agency personnel and other stakeholders.

· Monitors standing and interim committee schedules and agendas and communicates relevant information to agency management.

· Coordinates agency interaction and testimony before legislative committees.

· Performs other related work as assigned.

· Assists in drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration.

Maximize Your Earnings!

At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering

If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented ­­­professionals, this is the place for you!

MILITARY PREFERENCE

To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes that may correspond to the state classification title for this position are listed on State Auditor’s Office Job Descriptions.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

click on the occupational category for the position

Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor’s Office,

Military Crosswalk Guide.

https://tvc.texas.gov/ provides helpful employment information

For assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets click on following links,

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The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.