Policy & Legislation Liaison — Public Safety

MD; Maryland; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) in Maryland seeks a Legislative Affairs Specialist to support the Office of Government and Legislative Affairs (OGLA). You will coordinate legislative activities, track bills, prepare testimony, and manage office operations during the General Assembly session.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED with five years of administrative or professional experience; substitutions and advanced degrees are described in the

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Five years of administrative staff or professional work.
• Substitution options: up to 30 college credit hours per year of experience, Bachelor's degree plus 1 year experience, Master's degree for experience, or military service as described.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Legislative Activities: liaison between OGLA and other offices; track regulatory actions; update Director and Governor's Office review.
• Manage OGLA constituent casework and deadlines; monitor outstanding cases and respond timely.
• Schedule meetings with internal/external stakeholders; coordinate with Secretary's office.
• Maintain the OGLA bill tracker and add relevant legislation.
• Track testimony deadlines; coordinate employee participation in bill hearings; manage submission process.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Master's degree substitution for experience

Job description

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) in Maryland seeks a Legislative Affairs Specialist to support the Office of Government and Legislative Affairs (OGLA). You will coordinate legislative activities, track bills, prepare testimony, and manage office operations during the General Assembly session.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED with five years of administrative or professional experience; substitutions and advanced degrees are described in the