Legislative Officer, Mental Health/Emergency Appointments Homelessness
About The Position
The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health is recruiting Legislative Officers to support the County’s response to the homelessness emergency. Under the emergency order, qualified applicants may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Work performance during the initial period is assessed and weighted 100%; candidates who pass may be considered for permanent appointment. The role reviews proposed legislation and regulations for their effects on the Department and its operations, develops recommendations and drafts legislative or regulatory changes, and coordinates departmental input. It also involves legislative analysis and strategy, liaison with public and private legislative representatives, representation at legislative budget and policy hearings and interagency meetings, and preparation of information for communications media and external organizations.
Requirements
- Option I: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Political Science, Business Administration, Law, Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, or a closely related field, and two years of experience monitoring and analyzing legislation and making recommendations for its implementation.
- Option II: Four years of experience monitoring and analyzing legislation and making recommendations for its implementation.
- Meet the applicable education and experience requirements at the time of filing.
- Possess a valid California Class C Driver License or be able to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to perform essential job functions.
- For education or certificate credit, submit legible official diploma or transcript documentation showing the area of specialization, either with the application or within seven days after the filing period ends.
Responsibilities
- Review new and proposed legislation and regulations for their impact on the Department and its operations.
- Recommend and draft proposed legislation, changes to existing legislation, or changes to proposed regulations to support the effectiveness of Department programs and objectives.
- Consult with legislative staff, legislative committee consultants, analysts at the Chief Executive Office, County Counsel, and other County departments about legislation affecting departmental programs.
- Establish and maintain effective liaisons with public and private legislative representatives to encourage communication about issues affecting the Department or County.
- Represent the Department at legislative budget sessions and legislative policy or fiscal committee hearings.
- Represent the Department at meetings with County departments, state and federal agencies, and other public and private agencies when legislative or public-relations issues are involved.
- Gather, prepare, develop, and disseminate information about departmental or County policies, services, or activities through written releases to communications media, news publications, and external communications agencies.
- Investigate, analyze, and respond to verbal and written inquiries about legislation that may affect the Department.
- Analyze proposed legislation and develop strategies to promote the Department’s and County’s positions on legislative matters.
- Research, develop, and recommend positions on legislation affecting departmental programs and objectives.
- Inform affected areas of responsibility about proposed legislation and regulations, and coordinate their input to ensure consistent and complete responses to requests for legislative and regulatory comments.
