Policy Chief (Constitutional Rights, Rule of Law & Government Operations)
Company: The Florida Legislature
Location: Tallahassee
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
Florida Legislative Employment Information The Florida
Legislature
The Florida House of RepresentativesJob TitlePolicy Chief
(Constitutional Rights, Rule of Law & Government Operations)General
SummaryThe position focuses on general operations and policies of
state government, including agency governance and oversight,
administrative procedure, state personnel management and certain
public employee benefits, collective bargaining, procurement and
contracting, and emergency management. The position requires an
employee to function as a senior advisor to the chair of a
subcommittee and be able to perform complex analytical tasks on
which state policy may be based. Under the direction of the staff
director, an employee in this position manages staff, focuses
direction of research, monitors work progress, coordinates final
reports, and formulates and drafts legislation and correspondence
for the subcommittee.Examples of Work Performed
- Conceptualizes and conducts studies related to subject area
policy; prepares legislation to solve problems identified by the
subcommittee chair, members, staff, and the public.
- Plans and coordinates the preparation of research
projects.
- Consults and maintains communication with agencies under the
subcommittee's jurisdiction to identify issues which require
legislative attention.
- Coordinates the planning of the subcommittee meetings at the
direction of the chair.
- Maintains oversight of executive branch agencies within the
subcommittee's jurisdiction and investigates operations.
- Prepares or reviews written and oral communication initiated in
response to inquiries from Legislators, staff, and the public.
- Maintains expertise and keeps abreast of new and ongoing issues
affecting the subcommittee subject area by collecting resource
materials, attending workshops and conferences, reading industry
publications, and communicating with agency personnel.
- Briefs legislators on issues to be discussed in committee, on
the floor, or with constituents.
- Trains, mentors, and supervises staff as well as evaluates
their performance.
- Assists in planning workloads, workflows, deadlines, and work
objectives with employees.
- Prepares necessary subcommittee documents.
- Participates in formulating and implementing policies and
procedures for the subcommittee.
- Performs other related duties as required.Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities
- Knowledge of the legislative process.
- Knowledge of program evaluation techniques.
- Knowledge of legal terminology and legal research.
- Knowledge of computer word processing, spreadsheet, and
database programs.
- Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
- Knowledge of Florida state government, legislative rules, and
procedures.
- Knowledge of the subject matter under the jurisdiction of the
subcommittee.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and
management.
- Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, and
organization.
- Ability to communicate effectively and concisely verbally and
in writing.
- Ability to act in situations that lack clear direction.
- Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the demands of
the public.
- Ability to conduct meetings and make presentations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with others.
- Ability to plan, organize, direct work, and evaluate results
and alternative strategies.
- Ability to utilize research and analytical skills.
- Ability to be resourceful and act independently.
- Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.
- Ability to organize and implement sound management skills that
result in an effective coordinated function.
- Ability to do short and long-range project planning.
- Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies,
and procedures.
- Ability to formulate policies.
- Ability to supervise people and train others.Minimum
QualificationsA bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university and seven years of professional administrative,
research, policy analysis, or program planning and evaluation
experience.
A master's degree from an accredited college or university can
substitute for one year of the required experience.
A doctorate from an accredited college or university can substitute
for two years of the required experience.
Professional experience as described above can substitute on a
year-for-year basis for the required college education.SalarySalary
Range is commensurate with experience. The Legislature provides
competitive salary and excellent benefits.Application DeadlineOpen
until filled.Submission of ApplicationQualified applicants should
send a completed legislative application and resume to:
Office of Administration & Professional Development
Florida House of Representatives
402 South Monroe Street, 1201 Capitol
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Or email HouseAPD@myfloridahouse.gov Applications are available
through the Florida Legislature's web site Online Sunshine and in
Room 701 of the Claude Pepper Building.Accommodation for
DisabilityIf an accommodation is needed for a disability, please
notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.
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