Director of Legislative Rule-Making

West Virginia Legislature; West Virginia; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Employees Retirement System

Paid vacation and sick leave

Health insurance

Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

HSA

457 plan

Life insurance

Job summary

The West Virginia Legislature seeks a Director of Legislative Rule-Making to oversee the rule-making process, ensure compliance with statutes, and facilitate communication between agencies, legislators and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred), experience in legislative or regulatory affairs, excellent written and verbal communication, and strong organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in law, public administration, political science, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review agency rules for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable laws and legislative intent.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in law/public administration/political science or related field

Job description

Position: Director of Legislative Rule-Making

The West Virginia Legislature is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented professional to serve as Director of Legislative Rule-Making. This position plays a critical role in overseeing the legislative rule-making process, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and facilitating effective communication between agencies, legislators, and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical abilities, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a thorough understanding of legislative or regulatory processes.

Responsibilities:

• Review agency rules for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable laws and legislative intent.


• Coordinate with state agencies, legislative committees, and legal counsel to facilitate rule development and revisions.


• Prepare detailed reports, summaries, and recommendations for legislative leadership and committees.


• Track deadlines, submissions, and procedural requirements to ensure timely progression of rules.


• Serve as a liaison between lawmakers, staff, and external stakeholders regarding rule-making matters.


• Provide guidance to agencies on rule drafting standards, formatting, and statutory requirements.


• Assist in the preparation and execution of rule-making committee meetings and hearings.


• Maintain accurate records and documentation of all rule-making activities.

Required Education and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in law, public administration, political science, or a related field preferred.


• Experience in legislative processes, administrative law, regulatory affairs, or government operations strongly preferred.


• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.


• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

What we offer:

• Salary commensurate with experience


• Participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (Defined Benefit Pension)


• Generous Paid Leave Benefits (Vacation and Sick Leave, Paid holidays)


• Affordable Health Insurance Benefits


• Options for Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), HSA, 457 plan, and life insurance