The Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) State Legislative Affairs Division is seeking an individual to serve as a State Legislative Affairs Liaison. In this role, you will represent the Department before the Texas Legislature under the Government Affairs Division, communicating TxDOT's position on state transportation issues and impacts of legislation. State Legislative Affairs Liaisons act on behalf of TxDOT in meetings with high-level executives, governmental officials, private entities, internal agency audiences, and the public to ensure the Department's positions are clearly and professionally communicated.
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
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Represents the Department as a State Legislative Affairs liaison in Austin, under the Government Affairs Division. In this role, you will represent the Department before the Texas Legislature, communicating TxDOT’s position on state transportation issues while engaging with high-level executives, governmental officials, private entities, internal agency audiences, and the public. Key responsibilities include researching and analyzing complex and comprehensive legislation, policies, and related matters; serving as a primary point of contact with members of the Legislature, the Governor’s Office, Department divisions and districts, state agencies, trade associations, and special interest groups; and reporting directly to the Director of the State Legislative Affairs Section. Employees in this role are directly accountable for the quality, accuracy, and integrity of their work.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Experience: 2 years legislative research, planning and/or analysis activities. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
