Policy & Legislative Affairs Director

DC Department of Human Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 153,000 - 187,000; 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. The role reports to the Chief of Staff and leads policy positions across a broad legal agenda for the District.

You will work with senior leadership to develop priorities, craft legislation, and coordinate testimony while building relationships with the Council and District agencies. A JD is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience handling complex policy and legislative matters.

Responsibilities

• Develop policy priorities with the Chief of Staff and Senior Leadership Team.
• Hone policy positions with OAG divisions and review legislation to advance these positions.
• Advise the Council on potential legislation and consult with District agencies and communities.
• Draft and review all OAG testimony to ensure consistency with policy positions.

Job description

Job Summary

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, work with OAG’s divisions to hone policy positions, develop and review legislation to advance and ensure consistency with these positions, advise the Council on potential legislation, and consult 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.

A Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school is not required but is preferred.

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

• 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