Government Relations Professional (Revised)

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=106238andPostingSeq=1Agency InformationServe Texas with private-sector urgency and public-sector purpose.Every dollar the State of Texas collects, holds, or spends runs through the Comptroller's Office. We are the state's chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer, and purchasing manager. We write the checks and keep the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government, and we serve virtually every Texan while doing it.Texans trust us with their money. We earn that trust every day by safeguarding taxpayer dollars, cutting waste, and finding better, faster, more efficient ways to get the job done.This is not a place to coast. The work is demanding, the pace is fast, and the standards are high. We want people who take ownership, question the status quo, and think creatively seeing beyond the obvious to solve the problems facing Texans. We measure ourselves by results. If you're driven by the idea that government can work better, and willing to work hard to prove it, you'll fit in here.What you'll get in return: real responsibility, meaningful work, and the chance to build your career alongside sharp, mission-focused professionals. We invest in people who invest in the job, with on-the-job training, professional development, and room to grow as fast as your performance allows.Public service is a calling. If you're ready to make every taxpayer dollar count, we want to hear from you.To stay current on your application, log in to the CAPPS portal to check for status updates. We update it as promptly as possible.Work Hours Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week with occasional evening, weekend hours and holidays. Hours may change based on business need. General DescriptionJoin the Government Relations division as a Government Relations Assistant! Work involves complex (journey-level) legislative and consultative work. Work involves assisting government relations in team in completing core tasks of the division. Assists in preparing and sending responses to legislative inquiries. Assists in maintaining updated schedule of upcoming committee hearings and monitors committees for impacts to CPA. Aids in organizational tasks as requested by supervisor. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Minimum Qualifications Education:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree. Preferred Education:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in political science, government, business, economics or similar field may substitute for required experience.Experience:Experience assisting with or supporting work involving the federal or state legislature, legislative staff, research services, policy advocacy, grassroots activism, or government relations activitiesPreferred Experience:Experience working with the federal or state legislature, legislative staff, research services, policy advocacy, grassroots activism, or government relations workCoordinating responses to legislative inquiries.Drafting and editing legislative correspondence.Preparing report summaries of meetings and hearings.Experience conducting policy or legislative researchSubstitution:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in political science, government, business, economics or similar field may substitute for required experience.A graduate degree in any field may substitute for the required experience, and one year of full-time minimum experience may substitute for each year (30 semester hours) of required education up to 120 hours, with a master's degree or doctorate substituting for one year of the required experience each.License and Certifications:N/AEssential Job Duties:Required travel percentage: 5%Assists in providing responses to legislative inquiries, reviews and edits legislative correspondence, and effectively communicates agency policies and procedures to elected officials, staff, state agency personnel and other stakeholders as approved by supervisor.Assist with Preparation of summaries of meetings and hearings.Participates in agency activities related to the legislative session and attends legislative hearings and meeting with legislators, legislative staff, and other legislative liaisons.Assists in drafting bills and amendments for legislative considerationMonitors standing and interim committee schedules and agendas and communicates relevant information to division management.Assists in researching, gathering, and updating testimony before legislative committeesPerforms other duties as assignedMaximize Your Earnings!At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offeringPlease Note: An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptrollers office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment. Applicants must ensure that all required supplemental questions are fully answered, complete job histories, and description of duties performed. Applications submitted through Work in Texas: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS TAM to register or login and access your profile. Military Preference: To receive military preference, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job applica