05/01/1987 07241

LEGISLATIVE LIAISON 1

DEFINITION: This is professional liaison and legislative analysis work in facilitating the review and advocacy of legislative initiatives for departments with programs characterized by limited public visibility and perceived direct impact, and limited public sensitivity.

An employee in this class is responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating and integrated program of legislation review, legislation development, and legislative information and advocacy in cooperation and consultation with the Governor's Office of Legislative Affairs. Work involves the gathering and analysis of program and legislative data; coordinating the development of proposed legislation; providing information to the General Assembly on proposed legislation; recommending legislative strategies to the agency head; and coordinating activities with the Governor's Office. Work also involves representing the agency at legislative committee meetings and hearings. Work is performed under the general direction of the agency head who evaluates the work for effectiveness and adherence to departmental goals.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Plans, organizes and coordinates a legislative analysis and liaison program for an agency with programs characterized by limited public visibility and perceived direct impact, and limited public sensitivity.

Advises the agency head of state and federal legislative issues which affect agency programs, and develops agency legislative initiatives to attain goals and objectives.

Analyzes the impacts of proposed legislation on agency programs and goals, and recommends advocacy strategies or alternatives for the consideration of top management in cooperation and consultation with the Governor's Office of Legislative Affairs.

Provides information and liaison between the agency and the General Assembly to explain agency goals and initiatives, including the development of position papers and representing the agency at legislative committee meetings and hearings.

Confers with Governor's Office officials, special interest groups, other state agencies, and local government officials to discuss legislative initiatives and coordinate support activities.

Researches and directs the research of issues affecting agency operations which require legislative mandate for implementation.

Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the legislative process in the Commonwealth.

Knowledge of legislative research sources, techniques and methods.

Knowledge of the governmental structure of the Commonwealth.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of pubic fiscal administration.

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret legislation, regulations, and legal procedures.

Ability to effectively supervise a staff of technical and clerical subordinates.

Ability to direct the efforts of groups in the development of legislative proposals.

Ability to maintain essential records and files.

Ability to organize and present clear and concise oral and written reports on findings and recommendations.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, subordinates, representatives from other governmental agencies, and the General Assembly.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Three years of professional governmental experience which included at least two years of work in legislative or policy analysis; and a bachelor's degree;

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Any equivalent combination of experience and training.