Job Description
Position Description
Position Overview:
This position develops and analyzes policies and administrative rules; works closely with justice stakeholders to understand impact of analyses. Drafts policy recommendations. Leads policy development, impact analysis and stakeholder engagement of policy area. Uses data and research to drive recommendations. Coordinates with stakeholders to develop and implement pilots and/or program evaluation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develops, evaluates, and distributes written content concerning justice related programs, policies, initiatives, and goals determined by the department or organization.
- Drafts policy recommendations.
- Collaborates with data analysts to collect and analyze data to formulate and support program, initiative and policy recommendations.
- Conducts, assembles, and analyzes data on current legislative, policy, and regulatory reviews and reforms to create memos, briefs, reports, or other deliverables outlining the impact of policies on the organization.
- Collaborates with justice stakeholders and other internal/external staff to review the effectiveness and efficiency of policies; identifies area(s) of improvement and provides recommendations to
- division management.
- Serves as subject matter expert and leads portfolio area, providing policy guidance and support.
- Attends and contributes to policy and other related meetings.
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This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
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Bachelor's degree in a directly related field from an accredited college or university and
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Three (3) years of directly related experience.
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- Associate's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and
- Five (5) years of directly related work experience.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution and
- Seven (7) years of directly related work experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Highly skilled in written and verbal communication.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
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Knowledge of local, state, and federal government operations, including legislation, budget, and policy development.
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Ability to perform highly skilled research and policy analysis.
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Ability to take complex issues and quickly communicate them succinctly and professionally.
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Ability to effectively deliver and communicate information in various settings and to a diverse audience.
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Ability to apply logic and critical thinking to evaluate issues and approaches, identify strengths and weaknesses, and offer options and solutions.
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Ability to work in and facilitate cross-functional team.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
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Regular Full-time
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Monday - Friday | 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
- Max: $83,500 Annually
- Depends on Qualifications
- Based on 26 Pay Periods
- Plus, benefits
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- This job operates in a hybrid work environment.
- This role has minimal physical demands.
Reports To Position: Justice Innovation Manager
Supervises Positions: N/A
Supervises Positions: N/A
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Sick Leave
Retirement Savings Benefit
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule*
- METRO RideSponsor Program*
- Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
www.benefitsathctx.com