Executive Transportation Policy Director & Committee Lead

California AG; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

The California State Assembly Committee on Transportation seeks an experienced policy leader to serve as its Committee Staff Director, directing the Committee's staff and advising Assembly members on a wide range of issues including high-speed rail, highways and airports, transportation financing, driver licenses, mass transit systems, and more.

The Committee Staff Director directs, coordinates, and supervises the Committee's daily and long-term operations, preparing expert analyses, negotiating

Qualifications

• Strong management, communication, research, and writing skills are required.
• Meaningful legislative experience is preferred and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Directs, coordinates, and supervises the Committee's daily and long-term operations.
• Prepares expert analysis of transportation legislation and advises the Chair and staff.
• Staffs bills within the Committee’s jurisdiction and plans informational and oversight hearings.

Job description

The California State Assembly Committee on Transportation seeks an experienced policy leader to serve as its Committee Staff Director, directing the Committee's staff and advising Assembly members on a wide range of issues including high-speed rail, highways and airports, transportation financing, driver licenses, mass transit systems, and more.

The Committee Staff Director directs, coordinates, and supervises the Committee's daily and long-term operations, preparing expert analyses, negotiating