Deputy Director of Legislative Operations

Deputy Director Of Legislative Operations

The New York State Senate is seeking applicants to fill the position of Deputy Director of Legislative Operations for the Senate Majority Counsel and Program Office. The Deputy Director of Legislative Operations reports to the Director of Legislative Operations and the Legislative Counsel. The position is responsible for performing the following duties:

• Providing central staff support for the Senate Majority Conference on matters related to Senate legislative procedures and operations.
• Tracking review processes, procedures, and data relevant to legislative committee operations, legislative floor operations, State Budget proposals, priority legislation, and appointments to official state positions.
• Providing training and technical support for Majority Senators' Legislative and Committee staff.
• Preparing, editing and distributing briefing materials for members of the Majority Conference.
• Assisting Senators with scheduling and preparation for committee meetings, public hearings and other meetings and events.
• Coordination with Majority and Minority Senators' offices to ensure compliance with Constitutional Home Rule requirements.

Strong organizational and quantitative analysis skills are required. Proficiency with the Legislative Retrieval System (LRS) and Microsoft Office suite are required, and experience with spreadsheets and/or database systems is preferred. All candidates are expected to live and work in the Capital Region of New York. Preference will be given for candidates with demonstrated legislative experience or a Juris Doctor.

Salary range is $90,000.00 to $, commensurate with education and experience. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered. Please keep in mind that we are looking for cover letters that tell us in your own words why you are a great candidate for the job and not something that simply repeats the information in your resume.

This recruitment will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant. The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from:
Dental insurance, Employee assistance program, Flexible spending account, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Parental leave, Retirement plan, Sick time, Tuition reimbursement, Vision insurance, Wellness Program. The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.