Liaison Officer - Developmental Disability Council; PN

Agency Overview

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.

Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive.

Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:

• Inclusion
• Partnership
• Respect

Accepting applications for a Liaison Officer 1 (DD Council)

Starting Hourly Pay: $33.52 per hour

• Tuition Reimbursement (Employee Development Program)
• Medical Coverage Available the 1st of the Month Following Start Date
• Free Dental & Vision After 1 Year
• Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave
• View our full benefits package on our Total Rewards website!

A Liaison Officer 1 handles legislative & public affairs for the Ohio Developmental Disabilities (DD) Council. Furthermore, the Liaison Officer 1 directs legislative activities as mandated by PL 106-402 (DD Act of 2000) and formulates policy recommendations for the DD Council Director and Council Members.

• Drafts potential state and federal legislation, rules/regulations, and amendments thereto
• Drafts & assists in the formulation of oral & written testimony
• Contacts the offices of legislators & policymakers for information
• Reads & tracks pending federal & state legislation, budget bills, rules/regulations, and past/current litigation
• Provides monthly legislative updates and formulates legislative fast facts/talking points
• Organizes & participates in legislative coalitions
• Provides training & materials to assist in legislative advocacy
• Coordinates & plans Council Public Policy Committee meetings
• Recommends proactive strategies or procedures for systemic public policy change and usage of grant-related funds
• Establishes legislative and policy making goals for DD Council grant programs in conjunction with the State Plan for DD Council
• Designs program plan for monitoring and evaluation of programs authorized by federal legislation
• Attends local, state, and national conferences and trainings to stay informed regarding developments affecting the public policy about services to individuals with developmental disabilities
• Writes newsletter articles & announcements for Council publications
• Operates a personal computer to retrieve data and generate documents
• Performs other related duties & special projects, as assigned

• 3 years experience in a position involving public speaking/public contact to explain policies, procedures & programs of agency, writing of promotional &/or explanatory publications & materials &/or drafting legislation &/or administrative rules for government agency.
• 24 months experience as legislative aide or page.
• Completion of undergraduate core coursework in English, journalism, communication or political science AND 12 months experience in handling legislative &/or public affairs for government agency.
• 12 months experience as Assistant Liaison Officer, 63510.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Operational and Administrative Support

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at EEO-Diversity Affairso.gov
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Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Agency Contact Name and Information:
Caleb Skinner, caleb.skinnero.gov

Unposting Date:
Mar 7, 2026, 4:59:00 AM