Job Description

Position Description

Performs various administrative, analytical, and reporting functions in support of justice programs, projects, and services. Gathers, consolidates, processes, tracks, and analyzes data and information. Utilizes data findings to provide recommendations regarding departmental policies, procedures, programs, and services.

Handles various department-related questions and issues. Develops and fosters relationships with justice stakeholders, becoming the subject matter expert of areas within their portfolio.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Produces, evaluates, and distributes written content concerning justice related programs, policies, initiatives, and goals determined by the department or organization.
• Collaborates with data analysts to collect and analyze data to formulate and support program, initiative and policy recommendations.
• Conducts, assembles, and analyzes 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.
• Collaborates with justice stakeholders and other internal/external staff to review the effectiveness and efficiency of policies; identifies area(s) of improvement and provides recommendations to division management.
• Serves as subject matter expert for portfolio area, providing policy guidance and support.
• Attends and contributes to policy and other related meetings.

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


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

Supporting Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Updated Resume

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a directly related field from an accredited college or university and

• Three (3) years of directly related experience

OR

• Associate's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and
• Five (5) years of directly related work experience

OR

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution and
• Seven (7) years of directly related work experience.

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.
• Ability to take complex issues and quickly communicate them 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.

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:

• $33.80 - $51.57 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:

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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