Committee Staff Administrator -Legislative Research Commission

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Frankfort, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Legislative Research Commission is accepting applications for the position of Committee Staff Administrator of the Economic Development and Workforce Investment (EDWI) and Tourism, Small Business, and Information Technology (TSBIT) Committees. This position is nonpartisan in nature and requires the ability to work with neutrality in a politically charged environment. The Legislative Research Commission provides staff support to the Kentucky General Assembly. The agency offers unique opportunities to people seeking fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding careers. LRC staff members provide diverse services and are united by the common purpose of supporting the branch of government closest to the people. This is a permanent, full-time position with benefits including health and life insurance; retirement plan; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. Compensatory time is awarded on an hour-for-hour basis with prior approval.

Requirements

EDUCATION: Juris Doctor or Ph.D. or master’s in public policy or field related to committee’s jurisdiction. Experience in legislative analysis and process or relevant subject matter jurisdiction may be substituted for education.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Minimum of 7 or more years in public policy, legislative analysis or management, legal analysis, or a relevant field. Management experience may be considered. Deep knowledge of the managed committee process and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.
Substitute Education for Experience: NONE
Substitute Experience for Education: NONE
Special Requirements (Age, Licensure, Regulation, etc.): NONE
Knowledge of management principles and ability to manage and motivate staff.
Ability to work with LRC staff and management in a collaborative manner and promote positive teamwork.
Ability to fully understand the nuances of nonpartisanship while successfully working with partisan staff and legislators and maintaining nonpartisanship.
Comprehensive knowledge of the bill drafting application or the appropriate committee statutory guidelines and procedures and the legislative process.
Knowledge of administrative regulations process and subcommittee procedures.
Knowledge of laws, administrative regulations, court decisions, and other information relevant to committee’s jurisdiction.
Ability to research issues and distill information in a straightforward, concise, and understandable manner.
Ability to assist other committees and research issues not related to committee’s jurisdiction.
Excellent analytical and communication skills.
Ability to meet short deadlines.
Ability to work with other agencies, legislators, and the public.
Proficiency with current office technology, including office IT general business software such as Microsoft Office.
Advanced decision-making skills on difficult, complex issues.
Maintain and promote good team work and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Lead EDWI and TSBIT committee staff by communicating job expectations and plans; by monitoring and appraising job results; and by providing coaching, counseling, and disciplinary measures.
Manage and maintain EDWI and TSBIT committee staff by interviewing, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
Communicate with statutory committee chairs, standing committee chairs, interim joint committee co- chairs, and task force chairs about meetings, arrange meeting logistics, and review post-meeting memoranda, minutes, reports, and other communications.
Facilitate communication among the LRC Director’s Office, legislators, leadership staff, outside parties, and committee staff (including committee staff on other committees).
Understand, communicate, and enforce agency process, policies, and procedures including personnel requirements.
Maintain ability to perform all duties of direct-report analysts.
Assist Deputy Director for Committee and Staff Coordination with training for committee staff.
Assist with studies, task forces, and the production of LRC publications.
Maintain a safe, secure, and legal work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.