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**Job Description [The Government Relations Officer is responsible to and selected by the Deputy Executive Director - Administrative Services and performs advanced legislative duties for the Department as a member of the Office of Strategic Communication and Process Improvement (OSCPI). The Government Relations Officer reports to the Senior Government Relations Officer and is responsible for the coordination, evaluation and preparation of legislative matters for the agency. Work involves providing consultative services with respect to the agencys legislative matters, including cost estimates, bill tracking and analysis; assisting in the preparation and interpretation of agency policy statements and actions for legislative representatives; acting as a liaison for federal, state and local governmental agencies and effectively preparing and disseminating information concerning agency functions to interested parties. The Government Relations Officer works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of independent judgment and initiative in the administration of duties.

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Participates in agency activities related to the legislative session; and attends legislative hearing and meetings with legislators, legislative staff, and other legislative liaisons.

Assists Executive management in preparing to appear before legislative committees and other groups addressing Agency issues, ensuring that testimony provided is accurate and thorough. Prepares and interprets agency policy statements and actions for legislative representatives.

Monitors and reports to executive staff on state and federal legislation and trends impacting agency operations. Manages and coordinates the agencys legislative bill tracking system, assisting subject matter experts with bill tracking and analysis and cost estimates for fiscal notes.

In coordination with the Senior Government Relations Officer, plans, assigns and provides feedback and guidance relating to legislative matters where appropriate to OSC team members and TDLR employees. Ensures work is completed timely and accurately. Participates in the development of team goals and strategies for achieving agency-wide objectives.

Assists in the preparation and monitoring of the agency's Strategic Plan, Legislative Appropriation Requests, and performance reports.

Provides timely and accurate responses to constituent inquiries.

Coordinates with and acts as liaison for federal, state and local governmental agencies, accurately and effectively communicating agency policies and procedures. Attends meetings, hearings and functions that pertain to or may impact the agency.

Evaluates programs to assess the effective implementation of statutory, regulatory and legislative directives and organizational changes. Communicates need for program and organization changes.

Assists in the support of the agencys advisory boards and Commission.

Provides consultative services to agency staff regarding public or professional meetings, seminars, conferences and hearings. May assist in coordinating with program management the development, effectiveness and use of publications and news releases.

Researches and develops reports, including statistical analyses, benchmarks, implementation reports and case studies.

May prepare and disseminate information of public interest regarding agency hearings, meetings and other related functions.

May assist as an agency liaison with media representatives at the national, regional and local levels, fielding inquiries in a timely and courteous manner.

Complies with division and/or agency training requirements.

Keeps management appropriately informed of ongoing activity and critical matters affecting the operation and well-being of the agency.

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