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21144BR
Government Relations Specialist
Gatehouse Administration Center
Description
Performs the full range of professional and administrative duties required to support legislative and policy research and analysis activities in the government relations office; attends state and federal legislative meetings to monitor activities on proposed policies; compiles and analyzes information regarding proposed legislation and regulations; develops legislative analyses, position reports, regular updates, and special reports.
Qualifications
Required
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.
- Three (3) years of progressively more responsible relevant professional experience.
- Ability to travel, sometimes overnight, for legislative meetings.
- Must annually register with and maintain compliance with Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics Advisory Council regulations.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local government structure and policy, legislative process, and intergovernmental relations.
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn, public education organization, mission, and legislative agenda.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of administrative, business, or legislative office management.
- Knowledge of how to maintain and optimize social media vehicles, to include technical skills and ability to determine appropriate content to share.
- Skill in research and proficiency in data compilation, analysis, and reporting.
- Proficiency in the use of technology and web publishing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with legislators and state, county, educational, and community agencies and personnel.
- Ability to deal tactfully and respectfully at all levels.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet time constraints and deadlines.
- Ability to communicate in a manner that is clear, informative, and accessible – both verbally and in writing – to multiple audiences and stakeholders, using correct grammar, punctuation, and content structure.
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, law, public policy, public administration, educational administration, or a related field.
- Experience in government relations or related fields such as public policy or administration, political science, legislative analysis, advocacy, education policy or administration, or financial/budgetary analysis.
- Experience in an educational environment.
- Knowledge of K-12 education policy and/or fiscal policy.
- Skill in legislative, policy, or financial/budget research.
Job Type
Office Personnel/Clerical
Office
Chief of Staff
Contract Length
260-Day Contract
Salary Grade
[Salary Information]
Unified Scale-Schedule B/Grade 003
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Percent Full-Time
Full Time
Closing Date
28-Nov-2023
Open Until Filled
No
Re-Adv. Position
Yes
