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RRC - Government Relations Director The Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry; pipeline transport and pipeline safety; natural gas utilities; the LP-gas industry; and surface mining operations. You can find more details about us on the Railroad Commission of Texas' website here To support our mission to serve Texas, we need great people to join our team. We provide a great working environment along with outstanding benefits, including: Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year Telework options for eligible positions Flexible work schedules Retirement pension with a 150% agency match - you can watch this YouTube video that describes this amazing benefit 401(k), 457(b) and Roth Health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees Tuition Reimbursement Wellness and Exercise Leave Career development programs/opportunities for advancement For a complete list of our total compensation package, please visit our website at To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees, visit the Employee Retirement Systems website at Job Description The Director of Government Relations performs highly advanced (senior-level) legislative and consultative work. This position manages intergovernmental relations for the RRC, primarily with state government leadership offices and the Texas Legislature. This position also responds to requests for assistance or information from local, state, and federal government entities to ensure open and effective working relationships with partner agencies. Essential Job Duties Responsible for all legislative affairs of the Railroad Commission, including interactions with the governor's office, lieutenant governor's office, and speaker's office. Agency liaison with stakeholder groups representing various regulated industries under RRC jurisdiction. Intergovernmental liaison with partner agencies at the local, state, and federal levels. Provides counsel regarding legislative activities affecting the Commission to the executive director and the executive leadership team. Coordinates and manages the development of the agency's legislative agenda. Coordinates and manages Commission interaction and testimony before legislative committees. Pursues enactment of Commission-proposed legislation. Manages analysis, tracking, and monitors progress of all legislation potentially impacting the RRC. Coordinates and manages the implementation of new laws that impact agency operations. Develops, conducts, and evaluates legislative training. Assists legislators with resolving constituent issues related to RRC regulatory activities. Assign and supervise the work of others. Performs related work as assigned. This is a 100% in-office position. This position will require some travel. For Military Crosswalk information, please visit: Minimum Qualifications Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in Political Science, Public Administration, or a field relevant to the assignment. 7 years of experience working with the federal or state legislature, legislative staff, or related research organizations. Experience and education may substitute for each other on a year-for-year basis. Work in the Austin office 100%. CAPPS, Inc.