Justice and Safety Policy Advisor

Position Overview

Harris County Precinct 4 Policy Advisors will work with the team to develop County policy and help implement Commissioner Briones’s policies. The Policy Advisor will also be responsible for liaising with national experts, local stakeholders, and other County departments and agencies to inform the Commissioner’s agenda and develop innovative and sustainable solutions to local needs in their policy areas as assigned.

• Support and/or lead a policy portfolio developing positions and proposals to advance opportunity and justice for Harris County residents in the relevant policy areas.
• Support and lead on projects including countywide policies, Precinct 4 programs, support for commissions and committees, and select events. Track project milestones.
• Conduct research, identify best practices, and craft strategy for policies and programs.
• Support Commissioner Briones in preparation for Commissioners Court including writing memos, presenting recommendations, drafting talking points, and verbally briefing the Commissioner.
• Support the Precinct 4 Communications team with talking points, press releases, blogs, social media, and other communications. Ensure that accurate and appropriate data is used and that the communications reflect Precinct 4 goals and priorities.
• Support and train interns and analysts. If delegating work, set clear deadlines and expectations and provide feedback.
• Staff Commissioner or represent her at Precinct 4 events and meetings. Request meetings and coordinate with other Precinct 4 teams to ensure that they are scheduled, all relevant individuals are invited, memos are submitted in advance (as needed), notes are taken, and follow‑up emails are sent (as needed).
• Closely collaborate with the Precinct 4 team, including Policy & Innovation, Public Affairs, Infrastructure, and Operations to execute Precinct 4 and countywide policies and Precinct 4 projects. Always coordinate with Compliance and Finance as needed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with County departments and agencies, community partners, research institutions, government offices, and other stakeholders.
• Incorporate innovation into policy work, brainstorm and support grants applications, support the Precinct4
  
  Forward non‑profit work as needed.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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.

Applicants are required to submit a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience, preferably in policy-related work.
• Relevant Master’s or other relevant postgraduate degrees can be accepted towards years of experience.
• Experience managing multiple competing projects and deadlines.

• Is passionate about local policy and improving access to justice and opportunity for all.
• Has excellent writing, editing, and organizing ability to create clear and concise policy documents.
• Can translate complex issues into plain language.
• Has experience in relevant policy area(s).
• Has strong project management skills and can handle multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Can develop working relationships with community members, research institutions, government staff, and elected officials.

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.

• Advanced degree in relevant area including but not limited to public policy, public administration, law, economics, or planning
• Policy design and implementation experience in the relevant area

• Regular Full-time
• Monday - Friday | 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours and on weekends

• Commensurate with experience
• Based on 26 Pay Periods

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.