Governmental Relations Specialist

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Leave and holiday time

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

State of Missouri in Jefferson City seeks a governmental relations specialist to perform routine liaison activities between the department and public officials, exchanging information about proposed legislation affecting the department. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

This CAREER-LADDER opening offers advancement without competitive interviews. Entry-level salary posted above, with intermediate $56,712.48 and senior $61,249.44.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, or related field.
• OR Four years of experience in positions providing exposure to governmental and legislative processes, public policy, or public related activities.

Responsibilities

• Attends legislative committee hearings and floor debates to obtain information related to bills.
• Conducts research related to proposed legislation and its potential impact on the department.
• Assists in preparing impact statements for the department's legislative committee for presentation to legislators on how bills affect the department; explains the department's position on legislation.
• Prepares status reports and summaries of bills for the department's legislative committee; updates information on content of bills as amendments are made.
• Reviews the Missouri and Federal Registers for regulations with potential impact on department operations.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Political Science/Public Administration

Job description

Job Location: Central Office, 105 W Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City Missouri

Why you’ll love this position

The governmental relations specialist performs routine entry-level liaison activities between the department and public officials through the exchange of information regarding proposed legislation affecting the department. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position. This position may be filled at one of the three levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. The entry-level salary is posted above, with the intermediate starting salary of $56, 712.48, and the senior starting salary of $61, 249.44.

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Responsibilities

• Attends legislative committee hearings and floor debates to obtain information related to bills.
• Conducts research related to proposed legislation and its potential impact on the department.
• Assists in preparing impact statements for the department's legislative committee for presentation to legislators on how bills affect the department; explains the department's position on legislation.
• Prepares status reports and summaries of bills for the department's legislative committee; updates information on content of bills as amendments are made.
• Reviews the Missouri and Federal Registers for regulations with potential impact on department operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree: Political Science, Public Administration, or related field.
• OR Four years of experience in positions providing exposure to governmental and legislative processes, public policy, or public related activities.

Special Working Conditions

• Job requires occasional, statewide, overnight travel
• Long working hours are at times required during the annual legislative sessions (January through May) with flexibility during the interim and occasional overtime will be necessary.

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.