GLO - Government Relations Spec III (Legislative Liaison)

About the role

The Texas General Land Office is seeking a Government Relations Specialist (Legislative Liaison) within the Governmental Relations Department. This position involves coordinating activities and serving as a liaison between the agency and governmental and legislative entities. It may involve supervising the work of others.

Responsibilities

• Participates in agency activities related to the legislative session; attends legislative hearings and meetings with legislators, legislative staff, and other legislative liaisons.
• Prepares comprehensive summaries and reports of these meetings and hearings.
• Aids in creating fiscal impact statements and drafts background summaries, bill analyses, and other requested documents related to legislation and policy issues.
• Proactively communicates with state and local officials, as well as with other state agencies, to facilitate coordination and collaboration.
• Collaborates with internal subject matter experts within the Texas General Land Office to deliver strategic government relations guidance and insights.
• Drafts detailed responses to legislative inquiries and meticulously reviews and edits correspondence to ensure accuracy and clarity.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in a field relevant to the assignment.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience working with the federal or state legislature, legislative staff, or research services.
• Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
• Due to the nature of this position, some work on weekends and evenings will be expected.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in legislative or government communications.
• Proficiency in digital media tools and graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) for creating visual content aligned with legislative priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legislative information into clear, engaging content for diverse audiences.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily performs sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the worksite) is routinely required to carry out some duties.
• Requires extensive computer, telephone and client/customer contact and communication.
• Requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties.
• Maintains attention to detail despite interruptions.
• Ability to read printed materials and computer screens.
• Must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.

Compensation & 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
• Professional Development Opportunities: The GLO offers numerous courses to help our employees grow using resources through LinkedIn Learning and our EAP provider.
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