Legislative Officer

Bay Area Air District•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The Legislative Officer oversees all activities of the Legislative Office and serves as its subject matter expert. The role coordinates and implements program planning, staffing requirements, resource allocation, and identification of future resource needs. The position works with managerial levels across the agency and outside agencies, and represents the Air District in meetings concerning policies, procedures, and operations. The Legislative Officer monitors federal, state, and local legislative, judicial, and regulatory activity affecting the Air District; analyzes public policy proposals and provides recommendations to executives and the Board of Directors; and serves as the Air District’s liaison at the State Capitol, advocating for policies and representing the agency’s position. The role directs office operations and staff, manages resources and budgets, oversees research and projects, and presents policy, technical, operational, and administrative recommendations to executive management and the Air District Board. This is a full-time, exempt management position. The work is primarily performed in a typical office environment, may require work outside standard hours, and includes some local travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related field.
Six years of professional-level work experience, including three years of supervisory experience.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the qualifications needed to perform the duties will be considered.
Knowledge of administrative principles and practices, including goal setting and program and budget development.
Knowledge of employee supervision, including selection, training, work evaluation, and performance management.
Knowledge of effective public relations principles and practices.
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Knowledge of research methods, statistical analysis, and report presentation.
Ability to plan, organize, assign, direct, review, and evaluate assigned staff work; select and motivate staff and support their professional development.
Ability to interpret, explain, and apply Air District rules and regulations and local, state, and federal laws.
Ability to represent the Air District effectively with the public, industry, and other agencies.
Ability to analyze complex technical, scientific, and administrative problems, evaluate alternatives, and adopt effective courses of action.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and build trust and credibility with internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent verbal, listening, and written communication skills.
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
Ability to exercise sound independent judgment within policy guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of experience as a legislative staff member, lobbyist, or advocate for a public agency, nonprofit, or industry.
Ten or more years of experience working on legislation at the local, state, or federal level.
Strong understanding of state and federal legislative processes, procedures, and systems.

Responsibilities

Direct, plan, monitor, and evaluate the Legislative Office’s goals, operations, policies, procedures, and work standards.
Plan, organize, administer, review, and evaluate assigned staff activities; coach staff, select personnel, and provide training and professional development.
Provide technical and managerial direction to Air District staff and others.
Allocate resources to achieve timely outcomes and measurable goals within budget, and adjust plans to address emerging programs and agency priorities.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of office operations, organizational structure, staffing, systems, and internal policies and procedures; recommend and implement changes.
Represent the Air District at meetings with the public, industry, and other agencies, and serve as the agency’s liaison.
Plan, develop, implement, or direct major or complex projects and programs.
Direct research into complex and highly technical issues, analyze alternatives, and recommend effective courses of action.
Direct and oversee preparation and administration of the office budget.
Develop and present technical, policy, operational, and administrative issues and recommendations to the Air District Board and executive management.
Review and analyze reports; direct the preparation of monthly and annual reports.
Direct information gathering and analysis and evaluate processes.
Assist in identifying, developing, and implementing agency goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.
Monitor federal, state, and local legislative, judicial, and regulatory activity affecting the Air District; analyze public policy proposals and provide recommendations.
Advocate for Air District policies at the State Capitol and represent the agency’s position.
Perform other related duties as assigned.