Policy & Legislative Affairs Director

DC Government; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia is seeking a Director for the Policy and Legislative Affairs section within the Immediate Office. This senior role reports to the Chief of Staff and leads policy development with OAG divisions.

The incumbent will develop priorities, draft legislation and testimony, advise the Council, and engage District agencies and communities to align policy with residents’ needs.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of relevant related specialized experience, 1 year of which must have been equivalent to the next lower grade.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Considerable prior experience handling complex policy and legislative matters.

Responsibilities

• Develop policy priorities with the Chief of Staff and Senior Leadership Team to hone policy positions across divisions.
• Draft and review all OAG testimony before the Council; ensure statements are consistent with policy positions.
• Advise the Council and consult with District agencies and communities to understand their needs and address them in policy work.

Job description

Located in the nation’s capital, The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is the chief legal office of the District of Columbia. OAG enforces the laws of the District, defends, and provides legal advice to the District’s government agencies and protects the interests of the District’s residents. The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia is currently looking for a Director for the Policy and Legislative Affairs section within the Immediate Office.

This position is in the Office of the Attorney General, Immediate office and will report to the Chief of Staff. The Policy and Legislative affairs section researches and develops policy positions on a wide range of legal issues affecting the District.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent will work with the Chief of Staff and Senior Leadership Team to develop policy priorities, works with OAG’s divisions to hone policy positions, develop and review legislation to advance and ensure consistency with these positions, advises the Council on potential legislation, and consults with District agencies and communities to understand their needs. The incumbent in this position will serve as the main point of contact for OAG with the Council of the District of Columbia; building and maintaining strong relationships with Council members and council staff. They will be responsible for working with District agencies and stakeholders and conduct extensive legal research and community outreach to ensure that OAG’s policy positions and priorities address community concerns. Additionally, they will be responsible for drafting and reviewing all OAG testimony before the Council; ensuring that all agency statements are consistent with our legal and policy positions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

At least 7 years of relevant related specialized experience, 1 year of which must have been equivalent to the next lower grade. They must also have excellent oral and written communication skills. The candidate should also have considerable prior experience handling complex policy and legislative matters.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

None

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

Work is generally performed in an office setting. Generally, work is sedentary, some walking, handling, and carrying of light to moderately heavy objects (such as case records, briefcases, and exhibits) is required.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTORS

Type Of Appointment:

Management Supervisory Service (MSS) At-Will

MSS At-Will Statement:

Positions in the Management Supervisory Service (MSS) serve at the pleasure of appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Pay Plan, Series and Grade:

MS-0301-15

Salary:

The starting salary for this position is negotiable up to $170,000 depending on qualifications and availability of funds.

Number of Vacancies

One (1)

Tour of Duty:

Monday-Friday; 8:45 am- 5:15 pm

In-person reporting with limited telework and flexible work schedules available upon eligibility.

Promotion Potential:

No known promotion potential.

Collective Bargaining Unit:

This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

GENERAL SUITABILITY SCREENING:

The selected candidate will be subject to a background investigation including reference checks.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:

If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.

RESIDENCY PREFERENCE

Applicants claiming "Residency Preference” will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Code § 2-1401.01,et.seq., (the Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above-protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

OFFICIAL JOB OFFERS ARE TO BE MADE ONLY BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES SECTION OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL