Legislative LiaisonState of Oregon • Salem, OR, US

Legislative Liaison

State of Oregon • Salem, OR, US

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Legislative Liaison

Operations & Policy Analyst 3 Legislative Liaison Oregon Department of Transportation External Affairs Government Relations Section Salem

This position is open for recruitment and fully funded following the 2025 Special Legislative Session.

The role :

We are recruiting for a legislative liaison to join our team in Salem! In this role, you will work collaboratively with the Government and External Relations Group, ODOT divisions and leadership teams to support our agency's work and overall mission and goals before the Oregon Legislative Assembly. Apply today!

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

A day in the life :

Review bills, amendments and legislative measures to determine agency impacts and evaluate potential effects on agency programs and budget.
Draft briefing papers, memos and reports that provide clear recommendations and actionable insights.
Prepare, review and deliver agency testimony before the Oregon Legislature.
Drive the development of legislative concepts to support agency priorities, improve program efficiency and align with priorities.
Assign bill reviews and impact analyses to subject matter experts and review analyses submitted by subject matter experts.
Monitor progress of legislative measures.
Collaborate with the director of external affairs, other legislative liaisons, divisions and executive branch agencies to advance agency positions and represent policy and budget interests.
Following each legislative session, oversee the implementation of legislation and rulemaking or policy-development activities.
Perform constituent casework, track timelines and write and review required reports.
Regularly meet with assigned divisions to provide legislative updates and partner on overlapping issues.
Assemble work groups and subject matter experts to facilitate the resolution of legislative issues.
Collaborate with agency staff to develop and maintain our agency's legislative handbook, develop materials and deliver training, answer questions and educate staff about the state legislative process.
Work in an office environment with hybrid work options available and occasional travel required.
Schedule varies depending on the demands of the legislature.
To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov .

What's in it for you :

Work / life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.

Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.

The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

Minimum qualifications :

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification. OR A bachelor's degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, finance, political science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

What we'd like to see :

Experience with the Oregon state legislative process at an executive branch agency.

Demonstrated ability to analyze legislation and policy proposals.

Ability to synthesize complex information from multiple sources into clear, concise written analyses, briefings or presentations.

Skilled at working productively across agency divisions, managing competing priorities and deadlines, and adapting to evolving legislative and organizational needs while maintaining accountability for results.

Understanding of complex political, social and policy factors that influence legislative priorities and actions.

How to apply :

Complete the following required steps :

Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the 'Need help?' section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM / YYYY) for each employer.

Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the "what we'd like to see" section above.

Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.

Please address your cover letter to Travis Brouwer, Deputy Director.

Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the "what we'd like to see" section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.

You must upload your cover letter in the 'Resume / Cover Letter' section of the application.

Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.

After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Need help?

For questions, call 503-910-6372 or email ODOTRecruitmentCC@odot.oregon.gov .

Additional information :

We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.

We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.

We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and / or education verification as required for the position.

You will become part of the state's management team.

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO / AA / ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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Legislative • Salem, OR, US