Legislative Tracking and Policy Support Specialist

Calvert Co; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days sick leave

10 days annual leave

5 days personal leave

13 paid holidays (14 in an election yr

Defined Contribution Plan

457(b) Deferred Compensation

Health, dental, and vision

Tuition reimbursement up to 80%

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Calvert County Government seeks a Legislative Tracking and Policy Support Specialist to monitor state legislative activity and maintain tracking records. The role supports the County Attorney’s Office, compiling information from departments and preparing summaries and reports.

Responsibilities include tracking bill status, deadlines, sponsors, and amendments, alerting staff to time-sensitive actions, and ensuring document control and confidentiality. Remote work not indicated.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; coursework in public administration, political science, legal studies or related field preferred.
• 1 year of administrative, records management, government support or legislative support experience desirable.
• Experience with legislative tracking, governmental affairs, or legal offices is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitors House and Senate bills, amendments, hearing schedules, and bill status.
• Maintains and updates legislative tracking documents for accuracy and timely distribution.
• Prepares routine status reports and summaries using established formats.

Skills

Legislative processes

Bill tracking

Office procedures

Records management

Communication with attorneys

Education

Associate’s degree

Public administration / political science

Legal studies (related field)

Tools

Excel

Word

Document management systems

Job description

## Legislative Tracking and Policy Support SpecialistApply: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 22, 2026 (13 days left to apply): JR102345**Job Description:**ATTENTION: This job announcement will close at 11:59 pm Eastern Time on either:(A) October 21, 2026, or(B) The date that 50 applications are received; whichever occurs first.If the announcement closes on the date that 50 applications are received, all applications submitted by 11:59 pm that day will be given consideration, including those in excess of 50. **Job Summary**Performs administrative support work related to monitoring and documenting State legislative activity affecting Calvert County government. The position updates bill tracking records, monitors legislative deadlines and status changes, compiles information received from County departments, and prepares routine summaries and reports for review. Work is performed under established procedures and the direction of the County Attorney’s Office or designee. **Essential Job Functions**Monitors House and Senate bills, cross-filed legislation, amendments, hearing schedules, and bill status throughout the Maryland General Assembly session. Maintains and updates the County’s legislative tracking documents, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely distribution of information. Reviews bill information for status, deadlines, sponsors, and amendments and refers questions to the County Attorney’s Office flagging items requiring legal review or departmental input. Requests and compiles information from departments using established procedures. Assists the County Attorney’s Office with organizing legislative materials, bill histories, summaries, and reference documents. Prepares routine status reports and summaries using established formats for review. Tracks hearing dates, testimony deadlines, amendment filings, and crossover timelines; alerts appropriate staff to time-sensitive actions. Responds to routine information requests or forwards inquiries to the appropriate staff member. Ensures proper recordkeeping and version control for legislative documents and correspondence. Uses spreadsheets, databases, and document management systems to organize and analyze legislative information. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive legal, policy, and governmental information.**Other Duties**Performs related work as required to support legislative monitoring and policy coordination during the legislative session. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)**Knowledge of--* Legislative processes and bill tracking at the State level.* Governmental organization and interdepartmental coordination.* Office procedures, records management, and document control.* Basic legal and policy terminology.Skill in--* Analyzing and organizing complex written information.* Preparing clear, concise written summaries and updates.* Managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.* Using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.Ability to--* Track and manage large volumes of detailed information accurately.* Identify issues requiring escalation to legal or executive leadership.* Communicate effectively with attorneys, administrators, and department staff.* Maintain discretion and confidentiality.* Works independently on assigned tasks while following established procedures**Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)****Training and/or Education:**Associate’s degree required. Coursework in public administration, political science, legal studies, or a related field preferred.**Experience:**One year of administrative, records management, government support, legislative support, or related experience. Experience with legislative tracking, governmental affairs, or legal offices is desirable. **Licenses or Certificates:**None**Special Requirements:**Availability to work extended hours during peak legislative deadlines may be required. **Physical Demands:**Operation of keyboard devices for sustained periods; routine office work. **Unusual Demands:**Work is subject to frequent interruptions, strict deadlines, rapidly changing priorities, and high-volume workload during the legislative session.**FLSA Status:**Nonexempt**Compensation Steps:**Pay rate: $30.60 - $32.78 per hour; $55,692 - $59,660 annuallyGrade 721, full-time position, 35 hours per weekCounty Attorney's OfficePosition closing date: October 21, 2026**Please Note: This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on October 21, 2026. To be considered for the role, ensure that your application is submitted before the deadline. The position will be removed from the website as of 12:00 a.m. on October 22nd.***Calvert County Government offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include:** *15 days of sick leave** *10 days of annual leave** *5 days of personal leave** *13 paid holidays \\*14 in an election year** *Defined Contribution Plan** *457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan** *Medical, dental, and vision coverage** *Flexible spending accounts** *Up to 80% tuition reimbursement** *Gym membership discounts***Please Note:** A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview.