What are the responsibilities and job description for the TVC - Government Relations Officer (Government Relations Specialist I) position at CAPPS, Inc.?
Job Description
Please Note : All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed. To receive Military Employment preference, a copy of the DD Form 214 (member #1 not accepted), NA Form 13038, VA Summary Benefits Letter, or a DD form 1300 must be provided before an interview can be extended. College transcripts, licenses, certifications, etc. must be provided before an interview can be extended. If this information is not provided prior to the interview, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Attaching documents to the application is preferred. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.
To learn more about TVC Employee Benefits, please click on the link below :
2021 State of Texas Employees Recruitment Brochure
Submitted Through Work in Texas :
Work in Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. CAPPS Recruit : https : / / capps.taleo.net / careersection / ex / jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
General Description : Serves as a member of the Government Relations team responsible for government relations and liaison work, policy research and analysis, and coordination for interagency / intergovernmental activities. Work includes serving as liaison to federal, state, and local agencies and organizations, managing constituent affairs on behalf of elected and appointed officials, performing policy analysis, and supporting agency executive staff. This position reports to the Government Relations Director.
To promote a strong environment, TVC maintains a telecommuting policy. The policy is decided by division and contingent on continued performance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Serves as a liaison to federal, state, and local departments / agencies, civic, community, military, and Veterans' organizations to include Congress and the Texas Legislature
- Responsible for developing and maintaining effective working relationships and communications with federal and state agency partners
- Coordinates communication with and / or responses to inquiries from Congressional, Texas Legislative and Executive offices; reviews and edits congressional correspondence
- Serves as the primary point of contact for the Texas Coordinating Council for Veterans Services, and other cooperative councils, working groups, or task forces in which the agency participates or is assigned
- Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates the impact of federal and state legislation, regulations, and policy
- Work hours other than 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm may be required for work related functions
- Perform other related work as assigned
Military Crosswalk information :
https : / / hr.sao.texas.gov / Compensation / MilitaryCrosswalk / MOSC_InformationandCommunication.pdf
Qualifications :
Minimum Education : Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in Political Science, Government, Public Administration, Communications, or Public Affairs or related field. Experience on a Congressional staff, Legislative staff, or in a comparable government relations, communications or public information capacity may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. College Transcripts are required and must be provided before an interview can be extended, it is preferred they be attached to the application.
Minimum Experience : One (1) year of experience on a Congressional staff, Legislative staff, or in a comparable government relations, communications or public information capacity.
Additional Requirements :
A valid Texas Driver's License must be provided within 90 days of hire.
Preferred Experience and Qualification :
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Environmental & Physical Conditions :
Normal office work environment, mostly sedentary in nature. May involve walking; standing; remaining stationary for long periods of time; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping, and bending; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Work involves extensive telephone usage and repetitive hand / wrist / finger motions while using the computer.
Notes to Applicants :
To receive Military Employment preference, applicable source documents must be provided before an interview can be extended. Attaching documents to the application is preferred.
College transcripts, licenses, certifications, etc. must be provided before an interview can be extended. Attaching documents to the application is preferred.
If you require any reasonable accommodation for the interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls to schedule your interview.
This position has been designated as a security sensitive position. A criminal background investigation will be conducted on the final candidate for this position.
DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS, WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE CALLS. APPLICANTS SCHEDULED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
Veterans Information : The Texas Veterans Commission is committed to hiring Veterans and is proud to employ the highest percentage of Veterans among all state agencies. Additional info may apply via the job posting.
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER :
The Texas Veterans Commission does not discriminate on the basis of person's color, race, national origin, gender, gender identity / gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability religion, or age in employment or the provision of services.
