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Legislative Coordinator - Austin, Texas

The Office of the Governor is looking for a Legislative Coordinator (Program Specialist III) to work in the Legislative Affairs Division.

Who We Are

The Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.

What Youll Earn

The salary is $4,700.00 - $5,300.00 a month ($56,400.00 - $63,600.00 a year). Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more:

What Youll Do

This is a job that performs complex (journey-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves assigning and tracking pending legislation for the Office of the Governor. Specific tasks include a broad range of responsibilities including legislative and administrative duties. Must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment and work flexible work hours as needed.

• Greets and assists visitors including officials from other agencies.
• Performs an array of technical, training, research, planning, policy, program assessment, and administrative activities related to legislative affairs.
• Answers the telephone, routes messages; evaluates and answers questions.
• Effectively and timely assigns, routes, and tracks pending legislation and amendments.
• Assists with public inquiries regarding pending legislation.
• Researches constituent requests and composes response letters to legislators and constituents.
• Monitors agency legislative packages and floor proceedings.
• Monitors bill status and works with advisors on analysis.
• Provides information to legislators concerning issues important to the Governor.
• Attends legislative committee meetings and writes status reports.
• Assists with developing proper protocol and procedures for communicating with legislators and staff.
• Schedules and coordinates meetings and appointments; anticipates and prepares information for meetings.
• Reviews and organizes mail for the Legislative division or their assistants; highlights important information.
• Types letters, memos, and reports; proofs and edits for grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and clarity.
• Maintains complex bill tracking system and assembles legislative bill histories.
• May draft bill analysis on pending legislation and draft enrolled bill analysis memoranda.
• May develop, schedule, and conduct training.

How Youll Qualify

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business administration, government, political science, or related field; and
• Two (2) years of professional experience.

Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

Youre a Great Fit with

• Advanced knowledge of the legislative process.
• Prior experience working in and around the Texas Legislature.

Other Things to Know and When You Should Apply

Its a great job for a professional who likes to conduct consultative services and technical assistance work. Apply now by submitting a state of Texas application. Applications are reviewed daily. Telework opportunities are available upon request. Reliable internet is required. Alternate work schedules and telework may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.

Veterans

Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office.