PUCT, Director, Governmental Affairs (Director III - IV)

About the Role

The Director of Government Relations will lead the Government Relations Department of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and coordinate the agency’s legislative activities. The role serves as a key liaison with the Texas Legislature, elected officials and their staff, governmental entities, and other stakeholders. The Director oversees legislative initiatives and strategies, monitors and analyzes legislation, coordinates agency responses to legislative inquiries, and provides guidance on legislative matters affecting the agency. The position also prepares for legislative hearings and meetings, monitors interim studies and enacted legislation through implementation, and works closely with agency leadership and divisions on legislative priorities, required reports, and statutory deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Government Relations Department and supervise staff.
• Coordinate PUCT’s legislative activities and serve as the primary liaison with the Texas Legislature and elected officials.
• Develop and implement legislative strategies and initiatives.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on legislation throughout the legislative process.
• Prepare bill analyses, legislative reports, and other legislative materials.
• Coordinate agency responses to legislative inquiries and prepare for hearings and meetings.
• Monitor interim studies and enacted legislation through implementation.
• Collaborate with agency leadership and divisions on legislative priorities, required reports, and statutory deadlines.
• Communicate legislative developments to leadership and other stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in political science, public administration, public affairs, government, or a related field.
• Seven (7) years of paid, full‑time, progressively responsible experience with the Texas Legislature in legislative affairs, governmental affairs, governmental relations, public policy, or related legislative work.
• Experience supervising, leading, or directing the work of staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing legislative strategies and initiatives.
• Experience analyzing legislation and preparing bill analyses, legislative reports, or other legislative materials.
• Experience monitoring legislation throughout the legislative process and communicating developments to leadership or other stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating with legislators, legislative staff, governmental entities, or other stakeholders on legislative or public policy matters.

Benefits

The PUCT offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package. For a detailed overview, please visit the benefits page.

Pay

Starting salary will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience within the advertised salary range.

Schedule

The PUCT operates on a standard work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Employees may request an alternative work schedule in accordance with the agency’s policy, subject to business needs and management discretion. Newly hired employees may telecommute up to one day per week after 30 days of employment (with supervisor approval) and up to two days per week after 90 days (with supervisor approval).

Veterans' Preference

Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. Required documentation (e.g., DD Form 214, marriage certificate with DD Form 1300, or birth certificate with DD Form 1300) must be submitted with the State of Texas application before a veteran preference can be granted.