Designated ADMIN MGR SENIOR Legislative and Governmental Affairs Director Job Dundalk area,Maryland USA,Government

Position: DESIGNATED ADMIN MGR SENIOR I Legislative and Governmental Affairs Director

Introduction

The Maryland Military Department is seeking a candidate for the position of Designated Admin Mgr Senior I. This position serves as the Legislative and Governmental Affairs Director (L&G) and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. This role follows a compressed work schedule, Tuesday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:0 p.m. Free parking is available.

Introduction

GRADE

LOCATION OF POSITION

Fifth Regiment Armory
219 29th Division Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This position will serve as the Director of Legislative and Government Affairs for the Maryland Military Department. The selected incumbent will be responsible for initiating and coordinating and recommending actions for consideration on behalf of the Adjutant General.

POSITION DUTIES

Position Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

Primary liaison on behalf of the Adjutant General for legislative and agency operational issues.
Support and maintain effective communication between MDNG and a range of stakeholders.
Direct and coordinate response for legislative matters and fiscal note request.
Manage the operations of the L&G Affairs office.
Coordinate planning efforts for the Maryland Gubernatorial Inauguration.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Law, Government, or a related field.

Experience:

3 years of experience coordinating legislative matters at the local, state, and/or federal level including 2 years of senior level management experience.

Notes

Candidates may substitute seven (7) years of professional experience involving public information, public relations,government relations, and legislative affairs, including 2 years of senior level management experience for the required degree and experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of thirty graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in the fields of Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, Law, or a related field and two (2) years of professional experience involving public information, public relations, government relations, and legislative affairs, including 1 year of senior level management experience for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Desired Or

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualifications. Please include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Experience communicating with State agencies, Federal agencies and stakeholders.
Experience managing a legislative office or legislative staff.
Experience drafting or negotiating legislative language with legislative counsel, committee staff, or drafting offices.
Experience preparing legislative agendas, briefing memos, or floor strategy materials for senior leadership.
Diverse knowledge of the State of Maryland legislative process, including committee procedure, fiscal notes, and the rules governing bill passage.
Experience identifying legislative or political problems and negotiating solutions.
Experience in constituent services, casework management, or coordinating between district and legislative offices.
High-level managerial supervising experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.…