We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Legislative Coordinator to join a leading Company located in the Chicago, IL surrounding area.
Serves as the Department government affairs representative and legislative advisor. Engages in research and advisory functions related to improving the respective Department and will assist the Department/Bureau Head and President or their designee in responding to legislative initiatives and fostering relationships with units of local government and elected officials. Recommends and provides information to the Department/Bureau Head and the President or their designee to assist them in setting policy and making decisions concerning legislative, policy, or grant initiatives. Reviews State, Federal, and local legislative issues as directed that may have a budgetary or operational impact for the County relative to such legislation and provides responsive information to the Department/Bureau Head and President or their designee. May assist in conducting research regarding available State and Federal funding for programs that may be eligible to apply for and advise the Department/Bureau Head and the President of potentially innovative programs that may improve the respective Department/Bureau Head or County initiative. Serves as the Department's liaison to the various Federal, State, or local elected officials and offices. Assists the Department and President or their designee in coordinating and advancing legislative and policy positions. May collaborate with and support other departments in Offices under the President concerning legislative matters as they relate to Government operations. At the direction of the Department/Bureau Head and the President or their designee, may also serve as a government affairs representative and legislative advisor to other departments in Offices under the President as needed. Is privy to information of a sensitive and confidential nature, necessary to complete assignments for the department.
Responsibilities:Monitors and tracks proposed legislation introduced at the County that may impact the Department or County, as well as works with the President's legislative team as directed to review, research, and/or track legislation at the local, State, and Federal levelsEngages in research and legislative analysis for proposed legislation regarding bills that may affect the respective Department/Bureau or the County; advises the Department/Bureau Head and the President or their designee on how the proposed legislation may impact the Department/Bureau or County including any legal or budgetary issues posed by the proposed legislation for the County to arrive at a position relative to such legislationWorks with staff from the Bureau of Finance to obtain fiscal analysis with supporting data and to analyze budgetary, policy, or operational impacts that proposed legislation may have upon the CountyMay review Federal and State legislation and programs to research the availability of grant programs that may be of interest to the County in terms of innovative programs to improve the respective DepartmentResearch various legislative initiatives at the direction of the Department/Bureau Head and the President or their designee for their reviewParticipates and assists in the development of other confidential papers and reports as directed by the Department/Bureau Head and the President or their designeeAssists in the development, passage, and implementation of legislative initiatives and policies as needed by the Department/Bureau and as requested by the President or their designeeServes as legislative and government affairs liaison for the Department and or President or their designee as directedAssists in the coordination of communications and interactions with the Board of Commissioners, other elected officials, and units of local government on behalf of the Department/Bureau or County in collaboration with the Department/Bureau Head or President or their designee as directedRepresent the Department before legislative tribunals as directed by the President or their designeeWork in tandem or report to the President's Special Assistants for Governmental and Legislative Affairs, Director of Government and Legislative Affairs, and Special Assistants for Legal AffairsOther duties as assigned
Basic Hiring Criteria:High school diploma or equivalent PLUS three (3) years of experience working for a governmental authority OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree
Desired Qualifications:One (1) year of analyzing, drafting, or researching legislation experienceOne (1) year of working with, lobbying on behalf of, or appearing before a governmental agency experienceAbility to converse knowledgeably and communicate effectively in writing on related matters and address complex legislative questions and issuesAbility to work with others; excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with numerous individuals from various agencies as well as co-workersAbility to lead and cooperate on team projectsAbility to analyze legislation and case law and accurately assess the potential impact of legislation upon the county and its fiscal budgetAbility to read and analyze a large volume of bills and resolutionsSkill in legislative writing and analysis as well as the ability to engage in grant research and writingAbility to utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointKnowledge of political processes in State and County governmentExperience in dealing with legislators and elected officials