Legislative Liaison(Legislative And Administrative Advisor 1 | Hybrid)

Introduction

Are you an experienced professional who is passionate about making a difference in your career? Do you have a strong desire to help improve and modernize state government? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at the , as a Legislative Liaison (). Who We Are: The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has wide-ranging administrative responsibilities in state government, including the function of the state’s information technology infrastructure, design and construction of state facilities, provision of statewide human resources, procurement of goods and services for public purposes, collection of debt owed to the state, enforcement of building and fire codes, oversight of school construction grants to municipalities, among many other functions. The Role: As a Legislative Liaison, you will have the chance to significantly impact the way state government operates and serve the people of Connecticut. Your main responsibilities will include building and sustaining strong connections with lawmakers, constituents, and other relevant parties. You will represent DAS in legislative and administrative affairs. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic individual who can optimally prioritize work and handle numerous responsibilities simultaneously. The successful candidate should have excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of individuals at all organizational levels. The Legislative Liaison will perform the following responsibilities: Assisting in the operations of DAS' legislative program, including: Drafting proposed legislation, testimony and related documents; Tracking, analyzing and monitoring legislation; Advocating on behalf of DAS and the administration regarding legislative proposals being considered by the General Assembly; Summarizing new legislative mandates for agency staff. Serving as a direct contact point for legislators and their staff; Representing DAS on gubernatorial, legislative and inter-agency task forces and commissions; Reviewing and responding to Freedom of Information Act requests; Assisting with developing and managing public-facing messaging (e.g., newsletters, webpages, postings, electronic correspondence); Assisting with the DAS' social media efforts; and Drafting external talking points. Position Details: Full-time, 40 hours/week Monday-Friday Located at 450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford Hybrid work schedule Note: This position will be appointed in accordance with the provisions of Sections 4-5 through 4-8 and 5-198 (29) of the Connecticut General Statutes. What We Can Offer You: Visit our new  page   A healthy to all employees Professional growth and development opportunities The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company - ‘Forbes’: - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule

Selection Plan

To Apply:
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system. Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to . In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.  For Assistance In Applying: Please or our Applicant Tips on How to Apply Important Information After You Apply: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam. Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process. Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at . Connect With Us:
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for performing entry level work, conducting research and assisting in matters pertaining to legislation, regulations and administrative policy and agency communications and public relations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience drafting legislation and legislative testimony Experience advocating at the legislature Demonstrated track record of maintaining collaborative relationships with stakeholders Experience producing work on short timelines

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Overview

Employee Benefits As a State of Connecticut employee you may be entitled to a host of benefits that are not only attractive, but also may be portable should your career bring you to other avenues of state service. From 13 paid holidays to accruing vacation time, being a State of Connecticut employee not only gives you the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life, but the time to enjoy your own. Listed below are just some of the benefits the State of Connecticut offers depending on the position you hold: Health & Dental Insurance Accrued Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave (Subject to the appropriate bargaining union contract or state statute and regulations.) Retirement Plan Group Life Insurance Supplemental Benefits Voluntary Defined Contribution Plans Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care Program, Medical Flexible Spending, and Qualified Transportation) Supplemental Benefits Programs (Auto and Home Insurance, plus Short and Long Term Disability) Life Insurance State of CT Tuition Reimbursement Program Holidays

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