GLO - Government Relations Support Specialist

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=106989andPostingSeq=1Job DescriptionThe Texas General Land Office is seeking a Government Relations Support Specialist (Program Specialist III) within the Government Relations Department of the agency.Our Mission:The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources.Performs complex (journey-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employees at this level may: Evaluate compliance with program policies and procedures, statutes, and rules for assigned program. Collect, organize, analyze, and/or prepare materials in response to requests for program information and reports. Review and evaluate information on service delivery system methods, outputs, and activities to identify gaps in resources and recommend improvements. Compensation and Benefits: Free Parking Defined Retirement Benefit Plan Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts Medical Insurance - State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. The State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employees premium and 25% for eligible dependents. Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance. Minimum of 96+ Hours of Annual Leave a year **Annual leave increases with length of service. Professional Development Opportunities: The GLO offers numerous courses to help our employees grow using resources through LinkedIn Learning and our EAP provider. What Your Contributions to the GLO Will be: Performs an array of technical, training, research, planning, policy, program assessment, and administrative activities related to program assignment. Performs comprehensive reviews of literature, statutes, rules, and/or policies; and prepares administrative reports, studies, and specialized research projects. Collaborates in the planning, development, implementation, analysis, and documentation of an agency program. Provides administrative and technical assistance to the Sr. Deputy Director of Governmental Relations division. Coordinates calendars, meetings, and appointments for the Sr. Deputy Director. At the direction of the Sr. Deputy Director adjusts schedule and handles calls from agency officials and other stakeholders. Prioritizes action items and provides updates to the Deputy Director on schedule changes, high priority, or sensitive items in need of immediate attention. Assigns and tracks staff assignments to ensure timely completion and provides updates to Sr. Deputy Director. Provides information and the Sr. Deputy Director's decisions to the staff in relation to program objectives, tasks, status updates and ongoing issues. Prepares and coordinates all travel reservations and documentation the Deputy Director and staff as indicated (conference registrations, fees, transportation, lodging etc.) and expense processing. Prepare and organize comprehensive briefing books for legislative sessions and travel engagements. This includes gathering relevant research materials, articles, and biographies of elected officials, stakeholders, and individuals scheduled for meetings. Studies and analyzes operations and problems, prepares reports of findings and recommendations, and prepares justifications for the implementation of procedural or policy changes. Reviews and evaluates information on service delivery system methods, outputs, and activities to identify gaps in resources and recomm nd improvements. Assist in compiling legislative information for reports submitted to agencies. Help track and monitor specific legislation, ensuring accurate and up-to-date details are incorporated into reports. Collects, organizes, analyzes, and/or prepares materials in response to requests for program information and reports. Assists in preparing and evaluating program budget requests. Recommends and/or coordinates activities to produce a more effective program. Provides input on developing and/or revising policy and procedure manuals. Provides guidance to others. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a field relevant to the assignment. Experience and education may substitute for one another. Experience in executive operations, program administration, and project coordination.Location Requirements: This position is based in Austin, TX. Candidates must be currently located in the Austin area or willing to relocate at their own expense. Relocation assistance is not provided. Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing high-priority initiatives, optimizing workflow, and organizational improvement. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Proficiency in Microsoft 365/Office Suite, Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Google Suite. Skills in time management and prioritization. Skill in the use of standard office equipment and software. Ability to handle mid-level administrative issues; to analyze and solve work-related problems and to communicate effectively. Physical Requirements:This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the worksite) is routinely required to carry out some duties. This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client/ customer contact and communication. It requires the ability to move and position oneself