Legislative Affairs Associate

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

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.