TCEQ - Government Relations Specialist I-II
About the Role
Join TCEQ as a Government Relations Specialist and be part of an environmental state agency dedicated to protecting public health and natural resources. This role is within the executive director's office, supporting the management of day-to-day operations, specifically in the Intergovernmental Relations Division.
Responsibilities
- Monitor Agency Advisory Committees and interim legislative task forces, evaluating their impact on TCEQ.
- Assist in developing TCEQ legislative initiatives for regular and special sessions, including bill analyses and summaries.
- Respond to legislative and congressional inquiries accurately and thoroughly.
- Participate in implementing new state and federal legislation.
- Represent the Lead Liaison, Legislative Affairs Manager, and Division Director in meetings as needed.
- Serve as backup to the Legislative Affairs Manager.
- Coordinate coverage for House and Senate Committee hearings and floor actions with the Legislative Affairs Manager and Division Director.
Qualifications
Government Relations Specialist I:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, plus two years of full-time experience working with federal or state legislature, legislative staff, or research services.
- OR a graduate degree in public administration, business administration, environmental resource management, planning, or a related field.
- OR one year of full-time experience directly related to the work performed may substitute for 30 semester hours of the required education.
Government Relations Specialist II:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, plus four years of full-time experience working with federal or state legislature, legislative staff, or research services.
- OR a graduate degree in public administration, business administration, environmental resource management, planning, or a related field may substitute for two years of the required experience.
- OR one year of full-time experience directly related to the work performed may substitute for 30 semester hours of the required education.
Skills
- Experience with federal and state legislative processes and state government administration.
Schedule
Standard business hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Individual and work group schedules are determined by the TCEQ Intergovernmental Relations Division.
Benefits
- Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
- Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA
- Paid days off on national and state-observed holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Longevity pay based on years of state service
- Wellness Program and Activities
- Onsite Nurse Practitioner at HQ
- Work-Life Balance
Condition of Employment: TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search and driving history (if required) on candidates offered employment. Accommodation during the employment process is available in compliance with ADA.