Legislative Coordinator

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• OOG Job #: 2023-16
• WIT #: 15591191
• Opening Date: 9/29/2022
• Travel Required: N/A
• Monthly Salary: $ 4,583.33 - $5,416.16 /mo
• Position Location: Austin, Texas
• Group Step: B19
• Class: 1572

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OOG employees applying for a position in the same pay group, if selected, will be laterally transferred with a maximum increase in salary of 3.4%.

General Description

The Legislative Coordinator works within the Office of the Governor, Legislative Affairs Division, and reports to the Director of Legislative Affairs. Performs complex (journey-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves assigning and tracking pending legislation for the Office of the Governor. Specific tasks include a broad range of responsibilities including legislative and administrative duties. May provide guidance to others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Duties

• Greets and assists visitors including officials from other agencies.
• Answers the telephone, routes messages; evaluates and answers questions.
• Effectively and timely assigns, routes and tracks pending legislation and amendments.
• Assists with public inquiries regarding pending legislation.
• Researches constituent requests and composes response letters to legislators and constituents.
• Monitors agency legislative packages and floor proceedings.
• Monitors bill status and works with advisors on analysis.
• Provides information to legislators concerning issues important to the Governor.
• Attends legislative committee meetings and write status reports.
• Assists with developing proper protocol and procedures for communicating with legislators and staff.
• Schedules and coordinates meetings/appointments; anticipates and prepares information for meetings.
• Reviews and organizes mail for the Legislative division or their assistants; highlights important information.
• Types letters, memos and reports; proofs and edits for grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and clarity.
• Maintains complex bill tracking system and assemble legislative bill histories.
• May draft bill analyses on pending legislation and draft enrolled bill analyses memoranda.
• May develop, schedule, and conduct training.
• Maintains regular work schedule.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business administration, government, political science or related field; and
• Two (2) years of professional experience.

Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

Perferred Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of the legislative process.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of House and Senate rules.
• Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program areas.
• Knowledge of automated information tracking systems.
• Knowledge of research methodology.
• Skill in of the use of personal computers and software applications.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing data.
• Skill in customer service.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to conduct research.
• Ability to write concise reports.
• Ability to exercise initiative and creativity.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships within and outside the agency.
• Ability to work flexible work hours as needed.

Registration, Certification or Licensure

Valid Texas Driver’s License

Physical Requirements and/or Working Conditions

This classification functions in a standard office environment. Ability to move up to 20 Ibs. Ability to drive and travel as needed. Will need to move about the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, set up conference rooms for meetings, etc. Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information via phone, computer and in person. Must be able to observe and evaluate data in a variety of formats, including hard copy, electronic and media formats. Must be able to work hours during a legislative session that include holidays and as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,583.33 - $5,416.66 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Austin, TX 78701: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)