Policy & Legislative Liaison for County Commissioners

Alachua County BoCC Human Resources; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Alachua County BoCC Human Resources seeks a dedicated professional to provide legislative, administrative, research, constituent-service, and project support to members of the Board of County Commissioners. The role includes serving as a liaison with stakeholders, preparing briefs, and tracking policy matters.

The position requires sound judgment, strong research and communication skills, political awareness, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a public-service environment.

Qualifications

• Experience researching and analyzing proposed legislation and policies.
• Ability to prepare reports, briefing materials, and summaries.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with political awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide legislative, administrative, research and constituent-service support to one or more Board of County Commissioners.
• Serve as liaison between commissioners, constituents, stakeholders and County departments.
• Coordinate with departments and agencies on follow-up actions and information requests.
• Attend meetings and public events to support commissioners and summarize discussions.
• Prepare briefing materials, issue summaries, and presentations for commissioner review.
• Maintain records of proposed legislation, policy matters and stakeholder contacts.

Skills

Legislative analysis

Research skills

Communication

Policy analysis

Job description

Alachua County BoCC Human Resources seeks a dedicated professional to provide legislative, administrative, research, constituent-service, and project support to members of the Board of County Commissioners. The role includes serving as a liaison with stakeholders, preparing briefs, and tracking policy matters.

The position requires sound judgment, strong research and communication skills, political awareness, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a public-service environment.