Legislative Research Council Director

South Dakota AG; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Dakota Legislative Research Council (LRC) is seeking a permanent, full-time Director in Pierre to lead administrative, managerial, and strategic direction for the agency. The Director will ensure professional, confidential, and objective research, legal, and fiscal services to the 105 members of the South Dakota Legislature.

Responsibilities include overseeing divisions, providing staff support to committees, hiring and evaluating staff, managing the budget, and advising the

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a legislative environment.
• Managerial or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing Operations, Information and Technology, Legal, and Fiscal divisions.
• Providing staff services to the Executive Board and legislative committees.
• Hiring, supervising, and evaluating staff attorneys, analysts, and support personnel.
• Developing and managing the LRC's budget.
• Serving as parliamentary advisor to the South Dakota Legislature.
• Ensuring updated, accurate codified laws and rules.

Skills

Extensive legislative experience

Managerial or supervisory experience

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Job ID: 37815- Legislative Research Council Director

Agency: South Dakota Legislative Research Council

Location: Pierre

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The South Dakota Legislative Research Council (LRC) is accepting applications for a permanent, full-time Director. The Director is responsible for the administration, management, and strategic direction of the LRC. The Director ensures that the staff of the LRC provides professional, confidential, and objective research, legal, and fiscal services to the 105 members of the South Dakota Legislature.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Overseeing the LRC's Operations, Information and Technology, Legal, and Fiscal divisions;
• Providing staff services to the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council;
• Providing staff services to the House, Senate, and Joint Legislative Procedure Committees;
• Hiring, supervising, and evaluating the LRC's staff attorneys, analysts, and support personnel;
• Developing and managing the LRC's budget;
• Serving as the parliamentary advisor to the South Dakota Legislature;
• Assisting the Code Counsel to ensure that the Administrative Rules of South Dakota, Session Laws of South Dakota, and South Dakota Codified Laws are properly updated, current, and accurate; and
• Performing all statutorily required functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• A graduate or Juris Doctor degree;
• Extensive experience in a legislative environment; and
• Managerial or supervisory experience.

The salary is dependent upon a candidate's qualifications and experience.