TJJD - Director III - Director of Governmental Stakeholder Relations - (AUS) - 56933

PLEASE NOTE

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Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

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BENEFITS

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov.  Benefits include:  Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program.  Optional add-on benefits include:  Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc.  Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing strategic planning related to the external stakeholders of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, which includes the Office of the Governor, members of the State Legislature, other state agencies, juvenile probation chiefs and offices, advocacy and policy groups, and others with significant interests in the Texas juvenile justice system.

Work involves serving as a liaison between a state agency and those stakeholders. May assign and/or supervise the work of others.  Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, be on-call, and travel occasionally.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Directs agency activities related to the legislative session; and attends legislative hearings and meetings with legislators, legislative staff, and other legislative liaisons.

Plans and oversees functions designed to gain meaningful stakeholder input from a broad range of people and groups to help shape agency direction and policy.

Appropriately shares updates and relevant information with stakeholders regarding the agency and ongoing efforts and changes.

Prepares reports on newly enacted laws and pending state and federal legislation.

Represents the agency before legislative committees and provides testimony.

Oversees agency interaction and testimony before legislative committees.

Oversees and may review and approve responses to legislative inquires, and reviews and edits legislative correspondence.

Coordinates communication with legislative support and executive agencies.

Develops proper protocol and procedures for communicating with stakeholders.

Develops, conducts, and evaluates legislative training.

Oversees the monitoring of standing and interim committee schedules and agendas, and communicates relevant information to agency management.

May assign and/or supervise the work of others.

Monitors outcomes for racial, ethnic and gender disparities and takes action to address identified disparities.

Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures:

• Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.
• Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.

Actively embody and support the Texas Model by demonstrating its core values in daily tasks and interactions with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Full-time wage-earning experience working with several types of the relevant stakeholders as a member of a government agency.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in a field relevant to the assignment is generally preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced degree preferred.

Experience working in a legislative session environment.

Note:  Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Federal and state legislative processes and state government administration.
• Related legislative and legal practices and procedures.

Skill in:

• Public and human relations.
• Compiling, evaluating, and presenting legislative information.
• Problem-solving and negotiating.
• Policy analysis and research.
• Use of a personal computer and applicable software.

Ability to:

• Understand the direction of the agency, the interests and ideas of the relevant stakeholders, and the ability to seek and synthesize meaningful input.
• Demonstrate an understanding of legislative proposals affecting the agency and to identify legislative needs of the agency to facilitate communication with the legislature.
• Analyze issues.
• Work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
• Communicate effectively.
• Assign and/or supervise the work of others.
• Work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, be on-call, and travel occasionally.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Analyzing

Alphabetizing

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

Ability to see

Ability to perform tactile discernment

Ability to hear (with or without aid)

Identify colors

Depth perception

Operate motor equipment

Lifting up to 25 lbs.

Carrying up to 25 lbs.

Pulling

Pushing

Walking

Standing

Sitting

Repeated bending

Reaching above shoulder

Manual/finger dexterity

Dual simultaneous grasping

Twisting

Kneeling

Stooping

Climbing stairs

VETERANS

In order to receive veteran’s preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.

Go to https://texasskillstowork.com/, https://www.onetonline.org/, or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.

Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor’s Office at Program Management MOS Codes.

SPONSORSHIP

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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 Thank you for considering employment with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.