May 24, 2007
COUNTY ATTORNEY STEALS ECKHARDT STAFFER
The Travis County Attorney David Escamilla's office has swiped Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt's policy director Daniel Bradford for their Civil Litigation division. Sarah says, "I knew going in with a top notch staff that other folks would start luring them away – but I am very happy for Daniel. Besides, he's only two floors down!" The County Attorney was not available for comment.Needless to say, Commissioner Eckhardt is now looking for a skilled policy wonk and research person who is interested in working in a fast-paced, high energy, progressive office.
Legislative writing skills, good communication and organizational skills, and quick research skills a must; sense of humor a plus.
Job Description:
Assists, advises and represents the Commissioner in the execution of her responsibilities in the operation of county government. Serves as liaison between other officials, county personnel, attorneys, boards, commissions, state and local government officials and the general public. Resolves problems and issues by conducting research, analyzing and developing action-oriented strategies, handling special projects and assisting constituents seeking information or assistance.
* Reviews agenda items for commissioner and prepares or briefs the her on relevant issues.
* Represents the commissioner at neighborhood meetings, community meetings, precinct meetings, commissioners court work sessions, city/state meetings or other key meetings by responding to constituents' needs and updating the official on issues affecting the County.
* Prepares resolutions, proclamations, office correspondence; agenda requests; reviews incoming correspondence and recommends actions that require decisions.
* Serves as advisor to the commissioner on policy issues.
* Proposes, designs and organizes legal, technical or policy development research projects and coordinates with other offices to execute them.
* Prepares office correspondence and departmental memos. Receives office visitors and officials and responds to telephone inquires.
* May conduct field visits and prepare reports on findings related to projects and activities.
* May serve as liaison to other governmental and nongovernmental agencies and organizations, and on boards and commissions.
* Monitors Commissioners Court meetings and assists in related functions; coordinates departmental activities by informing all parties involved in proceedings.
* Responds to constituents seeking information or assistance from the commissioner or county government.
* May assure that the Commissioners Court complies with all open meetings requirements and postings requirements for work sessions, voting meetings and public hearings.
* May review and resolve problems with contract, invoices and other official documents prior to official's signature.
* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
If you are interested, please send your resume and a writing sample to Sandra Ramos at sandra@saraheckhardt.com by 5 p.m., Friday, June 1st.
Seriously, I know some of y'all are out there looking for work... especially with the Lege about to end!
Posted by mcblogger at May 24, 2007 10:52 AM
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