Legislative Coordinator

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Under administrative direction, this position is responsible for the coordination, the drafting, submission, and monitoring of legislation both within the Nebraska Department of Revenue (DOR) and external bodies such as the Governor’s Policy Research Office. Provides political analysis and strategies for communicating the agency position to external parties; performs related work as assigned.

Requirements

Post high school coursework or training in public relations/public affairs, communications, political science, or public administration and experience in policy development and implementation or assisting in drafting bills, researching statutes, and revision of rules/regulations.
Knowledge of the legislative process; interrelationship of various statutes; principles of administrations such as planning, organization, evaluation, analysis, evaluation, communication theory, and techniques of public relations.
Ability to effectively present positions and initiatives to third parties; develop strategies; research and interpret and apply federal/state policies/procedures; develop and implement policies and procedures; effectively communicate orally and in writing; facilitate consensus building and conflict resolution; and organize multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Communicating the positions of the DOR on pending Legislation.
Communicating the position of the DOR on other issues.
Advocating for the DOR’s and the Administration’s positions.
Researching, reviewing and drafting legislation.
Maintaining accurate information on the current status of each bill and notifies agency administrative and/or program officials when action or attention is required.
Coordinating a legislative tracking system and reviewing Fiscal Notes on legislation.
Responding to inquiries from the press, legislature, and others on a variety of issues.
Researching issues for legislation, taxpayer guidance, or other response.
Reviewing forms, policies and other documents.
Serving as the DOR Public Information Officer.