Policy Manager

Harris County
Houston, TX
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Job Description

Position Description

With a high degree of autonomy, this position provides strategic support and management for policy initiatives. Manages the development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned programs and committees through effective management of the Justice Innovation Policy Team. Build relationships and collaborate with criminal justice stakeholders, internal and external, to ensure the management and compliance of assigned programs and grants. Guide and lead stakeholder groups to develop and implement justice initiatives. Manage and lead staff resources in ongoing projects to ensure metrics are tracked and programs meet required deliverables.

This position is responsible for the development and fostering of ongoing partnerships with law enforcement agencies to create and implement initiatives for improvement of justice related issues and reduction of the county jail population.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Oversees highly detailed research on various issues and specific interests while working with with stakeholders.
  • Manages policy team in the assembly, and analysis of data on current legislative, policy, and regulatory reviews and reforms to create memos, briefs, reports, or other deliverables outlining the impact of policies on the organization.
  • Leads multiple committees with emphasis and focus justice related issues, including working with community groups.
  • Responsible for the day to day operation and staff development of the policy team.
  • Leads development of collaboration and initiatives with various law enforcement agencies.
Other Duties:
  • This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in a directly related field from an accredited college or university.
  • Five (5) years of related experience.
  • At least two (2) years of demonstrated leadership experience while influencing or implementing justice related policies.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Highly skilled in written and verbal communication.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal government operations, including legislation, budget, and policy development.
  • Ability to perform highly skilled research and policy analysis.
  • Highly skilled in written communication and the ability communicate complex issues succinctly and professionally.
  • Ability to effectively deliver and communicate information in various settings and to a diverse audience.
  • Ability to apply logic and critical thinking to evaluate issues and approaches, identify strengths and weaknesses, and offer options and solutions.
  • Ability to work in and facilitate cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to identify and apply best practices towards County policies and programs.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
  • Regular Full-time
  • Monday - Friday | 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Salary:
  • $42.73 - $65.23 Hourly
  • Depends on Qualifications
  • Based on 26 Pay Periods
    • Plus, benefits
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
  • Hybrid work environment.
  • Minimal physical demands.
Reports To Position: Justice Innovation Manager
Supervises Positions: N/A

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.


BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Wellness Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
    • Accrual rates increase based on years of service
  • Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
  • Healthcare Reimbursement Account
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
  • Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
  • Flexible schedule (varies by department)
  • Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
https://benefitsathctx.com/

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