Legislative Committee Analyst -Legislative Research Commission (Non-Merit)

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Frankfort, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Legislative Research Commission is accepting applications for the position of Committee Analyst with the Education Committee. 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. The individual selected for this position must have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, attention to detail, and be public service oriented with the ability to maintain a good rapport with legislative members, LRC staff, state employees, and the general public. The individual must be able to work under stress, with the understanding that during legislative sessions and occasionally during the interim period, working significant amounts of overtime will be required. This is a permanent, full-time, in-person 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

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work under general direction and seek assistance as needed.
Able to handle issues of limited scope and complexity requiring consistent exercise of independent judgment.
Analytical and research skills.
Willingness to assist other committees and research issues not related to committee’s jurisdiction.
Ability to understand the legislative process, the bill drafting application, and, or, statutory committee processes as applicable.
Ability to meet short deadlines.
Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to work with other agencies, legislators, and the public.
Basic computer skills with knowledge of Windows Office products, or demonstrated ability to learn Windows Office products.
Ability to work in a nonpartisan manner and to avoid any partisan activities or what may be perceived as partisan activities.
A Juris Doctor, Master's, or PhD in public policy or a field related to education. Policy or education related experience may be substituted for education requirements if deemed appropriate.
No direct experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience and knowledge relating to legal drafting and, or, interpretation is preferred.
Limited relevant policy experience and subject matter knowledge or equivalent academic training may also be preferred.
Subject matter knowledge of the following is beneficial: preschool; elementary and secondary education including local schools and districts, student attendance, SEEK funding, assessment, and the Kentucky Department of Education; and postsecondary education including universities, performance funding, the Council on Postsecondary Education, the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, and Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority.

Responsibilities

Draft legislation, provide statutory committee reviews, review administrative regulations, and communicate information in a detailed and concise manner for legislators, staff, and non-staff as requested.
Research and analyze issues related to the committee’s jurisdiction, or other issues as assigned.
Communicate with Committee Staff Administrator and other committee staff about assignments and needs of the committee.
Serve on multidisciplinary task forces and research projects.
Help arrange committee meetings and provide assistance at meetings.
Act as lead staff when requested for interim and session meetings or task forces.
Work with other LRC staff on the production of related and applicable LRC publications.
Learn agency policies and procedures and attend trainings as needed or directed.
Require limited travel for committee meetings, meetings with legislators, and other occasions as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.