Legislative Director

Job Description :

The Office of the Oregon Senate President is currently recruiting for a legislative director. This position is critical to the smooth coordination and processing of legislation through the chamber and to advising the Senate President and staff on key public policy issues under consideration by the legislature.

This position works closely with committee chairs to support effective committee consideration of proposed legislation, within established priorities and deadlines.

This position also coordinates and facilitates policy workgroups, as directed by the Senate President, to develop and enact meaningful and large, complex public policy solutions.

This position reports directly to the chief of staff.

Senate President staff currently have the flexibility to work according to a hybrid in-person and remote work schedule during the periods between legislative sessions and interim committee meetings.

During legislative sessions and periods when interim committees meet, staff work solely onsite in the State Capitol building to carry out the duties of their positions.

The work history and experience of the ideal candidate will include :

Knowledge of :

• Legislative processes, Oregon state laws, legislative history, and political contexts
• Chamber and committee rules and operations
• Interest-based negotiation

Skill in :

• Communicating with, negotiating with, and persuading others, both orally and in writing
• Analytical reasoning
• Researching policies and legislation and synthesizing complex ideas into a clear work product

Ability to :

• Work on multiple issues in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
• Pay close attention to detail
• Manage time and prioritize work
• Work in a collaborative environment and negotiate with diverse groups of people
• Organize and facilitate workgroups, events, and meetings

We invite you to review the position description below; if your work history and expertise align with the position, we encourage you to apply.

HOW TO QUALIFY :

Your application must demonstrate :

A Bachelor’s degree and three (3) to five (5) years of related experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate ability to perform the duties of the position may be considered.

Please attach a resume and cover letter that clearly states your experience and how it is applicable to this position.

TO APPLY :

IF YOU ARE NOT A STATE EMPLOYEE : To apply for this position, follow the "Apply" link and complete the application & questions online.

If this is your first time applying in our new system "Workday", you will need to create a new user profile. You can even drag and drop your resume into Workday and it will read and generate your Work History! Be sure to attach a cover letter and resume.

• CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES : Login to Workday using the Career app on your Home Page. Prior to clicking "Apply" , update your employee profile to reflect your Education, Skills, and Job History (including your current job).
• Please attach a resume and cover letter that clearly states your experience and how it is applicable to this position.
• This announcement closes at 11 : 59 PM on the close date listed.
• The application process for this opportunity is expected to involve two interviews. Applicants selected to proceed to the second interview will be asked to create a work sample demonstrating their analytical competencies and written and oral communication skills.

Candidates should expect questions from panel members regarding the work sample during the interview.

WHY THE OREGON STATE LEGISLATURE?

• Work / life balance - paid leave and a .
• We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Collaborative work environment with a team of bright, hardworking, and fun individuals.
• Opportunities for professional development to expand your breadth and depth of knowledge.
• Support the creation of public policy and watch as history unfolds for the State of Oregon as ideas become crafted into policies and laws.
• The Legislative Branch is made up of seven small-medium state agencies where you can really get to know your co-workers.
• Considering a move to Oregon? .

SPECIAL INFORMATION :

Over the next two years, the Capitol Building is undergoing extensive renovation and construction projects which may limit accessibility to employees.

This will require Legislative employees to work both from home and within the building as the construction project dictates.

While working from home, personal, stable and high-speed internet access will be required to perform the functions of this position.

There may be occasions that require employees scheduled to be working from home, to report to the Capitol or an offsite building.

Every effort will be made to provide reasonable notice. However, employees may be required to report to the building under short notice.

The Capitol building is located at 900 Court Street NE, Salem, OR 97301.

Oregon state government provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.

225, 408.230, and 408.235. If you are requesting veterans' preference, you may receive an additional questionnaire in your Workday account.

In order to ensure your privacy, we are asking that you complete the Veterans’ Questionnaire and attach your qualifying military documents at that time.

This questionnaire will be sent to your Workday account after you submit your application. We ask that you complete the questionnaire before the application deadline;

extensions may be granted if necessary and reasonable. For questions about documentation, please visit : . Or call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at : 1-800-692-9666.

The salary in this job posting reflects the base salary without contributions to the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).

Employees eligible for PERS will have their salary increased by 6.95% and 6% will be automatically be subject to a mandatory employee contribution to PERS.

• The work experience and / or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum and desired skills listed above.
• An offer including salary will not be extended until an equal pay analysis is completed pursuant to ORS 652.220 and 659A.

357. An equal pay analysis will be conducted utilizing the education and work experience section of the legislative application.

Work Authorization : The Oregon State Legislature does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.

In addition, hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity.

The Oregon State Legislature is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

• If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact Aimee Steketee, Human Resource Analyst, at or (503) 986-1373.
• The Oregon State Legislature is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Workforce Diversity.
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