Health & Opportunity Policy Advisor

Position Description Position Overview: Harris County Precinct 4 Policy Advisors will work with the team to develop County policy and help implement Commissioner Briones's policies. The Policy Advisor will also be responsible for liaising with national experts, local stakeholders, and other County departments and agencies to inform the Commissioner's agenda and develop innovative and sustainable solutions to local needs in their policy areas as assigned. Duties and Responsibilities: * Support and/or lead a policy portfolio developing positions and proposals to advance opportunity and justice for Harris County residents in the relevant policy areas. * Support and lead on projects including countywide policies, Precinct 4 programs, support for commissions and committees, and select events. Track project milestones. * Conduct research, identify best practices, and craft strategy for policies and programs. * Support Commissioner Briones in preparation for Commissioners Court including writing memos, presenting recommendations, drafting talking points, and verbally briefing the Commissioner. * Support the Precinct 4 Communications team with talking points, press releases, blogs, social media, and other communications. Ensure that accurate and appropriate data is used and that the communications reflect Precinct 4 goals and priorities. * Support and train interns and analysts. If delegating work, set clear deadlines and expectations and provide feedback. * Staff Commissioner or represent her at Precinct 4 events and meetings. Request meetings and coordinate with other Precinct 4 teams to ensure that they are scheduled, all relevant individuals are invited, memos are submitted in advance (as needed), notes are taken, and follow-up emails are sent (as needed). * Closely collaborate with the Precinct 4 team, including Policy & Innovation, Public Affairs, Infrastructure, and Operations to execute Precinct 4 and countywide policies and Precinct 4 projects. Always coordinate with Compliance and Finance as needed. * Develop and maintain relationships with County departments and agencies, community partners, research institutions, government offices, and other stakeholders. * Incorporate innovation into policy work, brainstorm and support grants applications, support the Precinct4Forward non-profit work as needed. * Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Is passionate about local policy and improving access to justice and opportunity for all. * Has excellent writing, editing, and organizing ability to create clear and concise policy documents. * Can translate complex issues into plain language. * Has experience in relevant policy area(s). * Has strong project management skills and can handle multiple projects while meeting deadlines. * Can develop working relationships with community members, research institutions, government staff, and elected officials. Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@. 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 from an accredited college or university. * Minimum of two (2) years of experience, preferably in policy-related work. * Relevant Master's or other relevant postgraduate degrees can be accepted towards years of experience. * Experience managing multiple competing projects and deadlines. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Is passionate about local policy and improving access to justice and opportunity for all. * Has excellent writing, editing, and organizing ability to create clear and concise policy documents. * Can translate complex issues into plain language. * Has experience in relevant policy area(s). * Has strong project management skills and can handle multiple projects while meeting deadlines. * Can develop working relationships with community members, research institutions, government staff, and elected officials. 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. Preferences * Advanced degree in relevant area including but not limited to public policy, public administration, law, economics, or planning * Policy design and implementation experience in the relevant area General Information Position Type and Typical Hours of Work: * Regular Full-time * Monday - Friday | 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. * Ability to work outside of normal business hours and on weekends Salary: * Commensurate with experience * Based on 26 Pay Periods 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. HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan. The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions: Health & Wellness Benefits * Medical Coverage * Dental Coverage * Vision Coverage * Wellness Plan * Life Insurance * Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Healthcare Flexible Spending Account * Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Paid Time Off (PTO) * Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service) * Eleven (11) County-observed holidays * One (1) floating holiday per year * Paid Parental Leave* * Sick Leave Retirement Savings Benefit * 457 Deferred Compensation Plan The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions: * Professional learning & development opportunities * Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan) * Flexible work schedule* * METRO RideSponsor Program* * Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas. In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed. For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website: 01 Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position? Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application. * High School or GED diploma * Associate Degree * Bachelor's Degree * Master's Degree or higher * None of the above 02 If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major? * Public Policy * Public Administration * Law * Economics * Planning * Other Related Field * Unrelated Field * N/A; No Degree 03 Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs. 04 Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in policy-related work? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) * Less than two (2) years * Two (2) years but less than three (3) years * Three (3) years but less than four (4) years * Four (4) years or more * I do not have this experience 05 Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience working in policy-related work. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience [ Example: "January 2020 - December 2025" ] If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided. 06 Do you have policy design and implementation experience? * Yes * No Required Question Employer Harris County Address 1111 Fannin St Ste. 600 Houston, Texas, 77002 Phone 713-274-5445 Website

Created: 2026-04-15