Legislative Liaison

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

2d•$7,537 - $11,098•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking a Legislative Liaison to join their External Affairs Government Relations Section in Salem. This role is crucial in a large state agency, involving advising senior leadership and directly interacting with elected officials at all levels. The policy work and decisions made in this position have a significant and lasting impact on Oregonians across the state and all modes of transportation. ODOT's mission is to provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. They encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.

Requirements

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification related to the Oregon State Legislative process.
OR A bachelor's degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, finance, political science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and five years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work related to the Oregon State Legislative process.
Valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record.
Experience with the Oregon state legislative process including current legislative membership and current working relationships with offices in both chambers.
Experience analyzing legislation, policy proposals and their operational and cost impacts to state agencies.
Experience consolidating complex information into clear, concise written and spoken analyses, briefings or presentations.
Experience working collaboratively with multiple organizations, sub-organizations, interest groups and public perspectives to manage competing priorities and come to consensus.
Ability to remain calm in high pressure situations under public and political scrutiny.
Ability to understand and interpret complex and nuanced political, social and policy factors that influence legislative priorities and actions.
Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
Must be able to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Oregon state legislative process including current legislative membership and current working relationships with offices in both chambers.
Experience analyzing legislation, policy proposals and their operational and cost impacts to state agencies.
Experience consolidating complex information into clear, concise written and spoken analyses, briefings or presentations.
Experience working collaboratively with multiple organizations, sub-organizations, interest groups and public perspectives to manage competing priorities and come to consensus.
Ability to remain calm in high pressure situations under public and political scrutiny.
Ability to understand and interpret complex and nuanced political, social and policy factors that influence legislative priorities and actions.

Responsibilities

Serve as the main point of contact between the agency and state legislators.
Maintain relationships with lawmakers, staff, and other partners.
Track bills, amendments, and other legislative efforts.
Develop and execute legislative strategy to accomplish goals.
Review bills, amendments, and measures, and work with staff to understand impacts and make recommendations.
Draft briefing papers, memos, and reports about the impacts of measures on agency programs, funding, and systems.
Initiate and manage the development of legislative concepts.
Oversee the implementation of legislation after session.
Assemble work groups to resolve legislative issues.
Serve on task forces and committees.
Develop, understand, and implement the agency’s vision and priorities.