Legislative Liaison II

Legislative Liaison II

Position Title : Legislative Liaison II

Department : Government & Community Affairs

Reports to : Director of Government and Community Affairs

Division : 9

FLSA Status : Exempt

Location : 200 NE 21st Street, OKC, OK 73105

Note : Candidates selected for positions at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation may be required to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening before beginning employment. Some positions may also require applicants to participate in a Physical Abilities Demonstration and be rated as capable of performing the essential functions of this job family.

Basic Purpose

As part of the Government and Community Affairs division, this position is responsible for providing legislative monitoring, prioritizing, tracking, establishing and maintaining relationships at the Capitol, and communicating important updates to the agency; using knowledge of legislative dynamics; assisting with developing agency legislative policy; and building relationships with related external organizations.

Typical Functions

The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit, and organization, but may include the following :

• Coordinates, plans, and manages the legislative activities of the agency, and consults with agency executives to define and implement legislative strategies.
• Participates in relevant legislative meetings, agency activities, and client interaction to gather, understand and take action appropriate for the agency.
• Summarizing complex legislation and providing recommendations for action.
• Handles legislative constituent inquiries in coordination with appropriate agency staff.
• Researches and provides information for agency budgets, projects, and operational timelines. Tracks and measures results and outcomes.
• Coordinates with the Communications team to develop informative handouts / publications needed for legislative partners.
• Interfaces with political, stakeholders, community, and agency leaders.
• Provides requested information and public policy recommendations to elected officials and their staff. Developing and implementing strategies to influence policy decisions.
• Collaborates with agency staff to gain and share knowledge and assist with the implementation of enacted legislation as needed.
• Anticipates, seeks knowledge, tracks, and reports developments on legislation affecting the agency.
• Consults with agency leadership to define and implement legislative strategies.
• Develops briefings, memos, testimony, presentations, and other communication methods to effectively convey information.
• Identifying and analyzing proposed bills, regulations, and other policy changes that impact the organization.
• Representing the organization's interests before legislative bodies.
• Drafting testimony, correspondence, and other materials to support the organization's legislative agenda.
• Serving as a point of contact for internal departments regarding legislative matters.

Level Descriptor

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others. This is the advanced level of this job family. Work includes complex legislative work that results in positive outcomes needed for the services provided by the agency.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge required at this level includes comprehension of legislative strategy and analysis; proposed and financial impact of legislation; strategic planning; administrative rules; development of legislation and forecasting results; and design and implementation of communication programs to enhance knowledge about the agency.

Skills required at this level include the aptitude to train and assist other employees; build productive relationships with stakeholders, legislators, and legislative staffs; analyze and solve complex problems, use excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills; negotiate; and use critical thinking.

Abilities required at this level include the capability to work independently and collaboratively to select an appropriate course of action; ability to produce reports, legislation, rules, policies, and programs to attain the agency's goals; and work with cross-functional teams within the agency ensuring cohesive efforts.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience working in the legislative process; or master's degree and six (6) years of experience in the legislative process; or an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one (1) year of experience for one (1) year of the required education.

Special Requirements

Some agencies require travel. Some agencies may give preference to incumbents with a bachelor's degree in business administration, political science, public relations, or communications. Some agencies may give preference to incumbents with a Juris Doctorate.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.