Legislative Analyst/Attorney (Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee)

State of Florida•TALLAHASSEE, FL

About The Position

The Legislative Analyst/Attorney functions as an expert on environmental matters and conservation of Florida’s natural resources, including air, water, land, and wildlife. Under the supervision of the staff director and policy chief, the role applies this expertise to research and prepare bill analyses, reports, legislation, and amendments; respond to inquiries; develop correspondence; and provide counsel and advice to legislative committees. The position requires filing a Form 1 – Statement of Financial Interests electronically with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire, pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, F.S.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional experience in research, analysis, program planning and evaluation, or administrative work.
For attorneys, good standing with The Florida Bar.
Knowledge of legal terminology and legal research methods.
Knowledge of the committee subject area.
Knowledge of Florida laws and legal procedure.
Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, research, and organization.
Ability to interpret state and federal legislation, laws, and rules.
Ability to employ legal reasoning and foresee possible legal problems.
Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, verbally and in writing.
Ability to take action in situations that lack clear direction.
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with legislators and their staff, the public, and lobbyists.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and contribute to the efficient internal functioning of committee staff.
Ability to conduct in-depth, carefully documented, credible analysis under minimal supervision and within established deadlines.
Ability to produce quality work under pressure.
Ability to conduct meetings and make presentations.
Ability to collect and analyze data.
Ability to research legal documents and legal references.
Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Analyze and objectively summarize proposed legislation, assessing its effectiveness and the impact of its passage on the state and other entities and individuals.
Conduct state and federal legal research and analyze and interpret state and federal laws and regulations.
Draft legislation and amendments to legislation.
Monitor and coordinate committee legislation through committees of reference and on the floor.
Monitor the Executive branch’s implementation and the Judicial branch’s interpretation of legislation to determine whether legislative intent is met.
Keep abreast of issues affecting the assigned area by monitoring agency rulemaking, collecting resource materials, attending workshops and conferences, reading industry publications, and communicating with agency personnel.
Prepare oral and written reports on research and committee work, including end-of-session committee reports, interim projects, and oversight reports.
Perform other related duties as required.