ORANGE COUNTY Department of Human Resource Services 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Contact Us at https://clientscate/newrequest.php?id=36 INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF: Legislative Affairs Analyst (Administrative Manager I) SALARY $25.50 - $50.70 Hourly $2,040.00 - $4,056.00 Biweekly $4,420.00 - $8,788.00 Monthly $53,040.00 - $105,456.00 Annually ISSUE DATE: 01/10/14 FINAL FILING DATE: Continuous THE POSITION Legislative Affairs Analyst (Administrative Manager I) On behalf of the County Executive Office (CEO), Human Resource Services will accept online applications beginning Friday, January 10, 2014. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as the recruitment may close at any time. RECRUITMENT INFORMATION This recruitment is being held to establish an Open Eligible List to fill a current vacancy in the County Executive Office (CEO) / Legislative Affairs Unit. This list may also be used to fill County of Orange vacancies in this class for this specialty until the next recruitment. THE ORGANIZATION AND THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE The County of Orange benefits from a robust legislative advocacy program directed by the Board of Supervisors in order that local priorities and programs are rigorously promoted and protected in Sacramento and Washington, DC. To be effective in this mission, the Orange County Board of Supervisors sets legislative policy and directs the collaboration of advocacy efforts among the County Executive Office, Legislative Affairs Program (CEO/LA), the Countys State and Federal Advocates, State and Local Associations, and County staff. The Board annually adopts a State and Federal Legislative Platform which includes legislative priorities, policy statements and bill proposals that benefit the County. Additionally, it identifies resources and programs that need to be protected from potential reallocation. CEO/LA serves the Board of Supervisors providing legislative analysis and recommendations as well as coordination of advocacy efforts in Sacramento and Washington, DC. THE OPPORTUNITY The County of Orange, County Executive Office (CEO), and Legislative Affairs Unit have a challenging opportunity for a proactive, results-oriented manager with legislative, public affairs and inter-agency coordination experience. As a member of the CEO Legislative Affairs Unit, you will play a vital role in ensuring that the priorities of the Board of Supervisors are advanced through various strategies including legislative advocacy, regulatory reform and administrative initiatives. You will lead the coordination of the County departments and agencies in their work to support the policies and priorities adopted by the Board of Superiors in the Orange County Legislative Platform. You will develop the Legislative Affairs Program Office to support the work of the departments and agencies and you will research and recommend best practices in advocacy efforts. THE POSITION The Legislative Affairs Analysts primary responsibility is to coordinate and provide comprehensive support to the County departments and agencies to as they work to advance the priorities set by the Board of Supervisors. The analyst reports to the Manager of Legislative Affairs and will work with County departments and agencies, state and federal advocates and local stakeholders to develop the annual Legislative Platform. The Analyst will manage, monitor and track efforts towards the Platforms success including development of metrics. While the Analyst will work with Countys contract lobbyists the analysts primary role will be to provide coordination, resources and support to the legislative coordinators in county departments and agencies. Occasional travel may be required of this analyst. This manager will be responsible for developing a network of relationships intra-departmentally as well as with other governmental entities and interest groups that share common interests and goals with the County. Equally important in the Legislative Affairs Analysts duties will be the development and implementation of the Legislative Affairs Program Office. This office will support the advocacy efforts of County departments and agencies by developing standardized tools, best practices, training modules and program metrics. The analyst will be responsible for research, development, implementation and maintenance of this program including regular training and coordinating meetings Ultimately, the Legislative Affairs Analyst will be the coach of the legislative coordinators located in the Countys department and agencies, providing both general and tailored support to their needs and efforts. In the course of this, the analyst will develop a the standardized tool kit of information and resources that will form the backbone of the program office and ensure that best practices are being utilized uniformly through the Countys advocacy efforts. This position will involve a significant amount of independent work and research as well as concerted effort focused on team-building and intra-departmental coordination. THE IDEAL MANAGER: The ideal candidate will have experience and education related to State and Federal Legislative processes; analyzing legislation and budget proposals; recognizing and acting upon opportunities to build strong partnerships; consistently demonstrating strategic thinking and being politically astute when communicating legislative matters both orally and in writing. The ideal candidate will specifically possess a bachelors degree in the area of Political Science, Business Administration, Communications, English, History, Public Administration, or other related area of study. A Masters Degree as well as direct local legislative experience is preferred. More specifically, the successful candidate will demonstrate substantial experience and education as it relates to the competencies as described below. COMPETENCIES STRATEGIC THINKING Gathering, analyzing and applying information skillfully Defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions Analyzing legislation and budget proposals while considering potential impact on organizational programs and resources Contributing to business/programmatic planning that identifies efficiencies or improvements within an organization Measuring legislative progress in relation to long-term business plans on a continuous basis and making strategic recommendations as deemed necessary LEADERSHIP Leading a team to proactively advance Orange Countys legislative and regulatory interests Developing innovative/effective solutions for complex issues Building partnerships and achieving goals through consensus, collaboration, and teamwork within an organization where change is common and the demand for solutions is high Leading confidently by taking ownership for decisions and actions on projects or assigned tasks Ability to act in the stead of the Manager of Legislative Affairs or of someone with an equivalent status within an organization Embracing change and a willingness in taking on new responsibilities or direction COMMUNICATION Serving as a liaison and spokesperson on behalf of the Orange County Legislative Platform interfacing with department or agency directors or executive management, legislative coordinators, the community and other local agencies or stakeholders Familiarity with presenting legislative items before a group in a public setting or hearing Building consensus among diverse groups for the purpose of meeting business objectives Listening effectively to others Presenting ideas and complex information, both in oral and written communication, in a clear, concise, and logical manner that demonstrates adaptability in style to a particular audience Preparing written communication to accurately convey both substance and intent Promoting open, information sharing within and outside the organization Communicating effectively orally and in writing to develop organizational documents such as legislative bulletins, communiques on how state budget-related items may impact the organization, and legislative-related white papers Readily and routinely sharing technical knowledge with others and possessing the mental stamina to interact effectively with stakeholders and others both within and outside of the organization, including in a legal setting TECHNICAL EXPERTISE Thorough understanding of State and Federal legislative processes Researching and analyzing State and Federal legislation Analyzing County and State budget proposals and policy issues in order to develop options and recommendations that potentially impact organizational programs and resources Writing multiple organizational documents such as legislative bulletins, communiques, white papers, etc. with competing deadlines Familiarity with County, State, and Federal budget terms and processes Keeping up with and monitoring legislative trends Rapidly analyzing new information and evaluating how it can best support the organization in its business objectives Being politically astute in legislative affairs related matters MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The official job title for this position is Administrative Manager I. Click here to read the minimum qualifications for Administrative Manager I BENEFITS The County offers a competitive benefits package which includes a choice of four (4) different health plans, Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Defined Contribution Program. For more information on benefits, please click here. Additionally, the County has a retirement plan through OCERS which has reciprocity with several California public retirement systems. For more detailed information, please click here. Additionally, the County has a retirement plan through OCERS which has reciprocity with several California public retirement systems. For more detailed information, please click here. PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The County of Orange is committed to providing a means for applicants who may have a disability to identify areas in which they may request a reasonable accommodation. The following is a description of the physical and mental abilities, which are customarily required to perform the essential job functions of this position. Applicants are encouraged to contact the recruiter listed for any questions or to request an accommodation during the testing/selection process. Physical Characteristics: Vision sufficient to read standard text, read a computer monitor and to drive; speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably in person, over the telephone, in a public forum, and in small groups; independent body mobility to stand, sit, walk, stoop, and bend to access a standard office environment; manual dexterity to use hands, arms and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard, to write, and drive a vehicle. Mental Requirements: Possess the ability to independently reason logically to analyze data, reach conclusions and make recommendations; possess the ability to remain calm and react appropriately while staying focused in rapidly changing and difficult situations involving conflict, complex issues, controversy and diverse stakeholder groups and interests; possess the ability to deal calmly and effectively with emotional interactions. Environmental Conditions: Ability to work in an office environment and work with changing priorities, deadlines, and multiple assignments concurrently. BACKGROUND VERIFICATION A background check consisting of employment history, professional references, criminal check, and educational verification (i.e., degree, license, and/or official transcript) will be conducted. All applicants will be required to pass the background check to the satisfaction of the Department. Foreign degrees require an evaluation for U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Services (NACES). Education information provided is subject to verification. Individuals hired by the County of Orange through this recruitment may be required to provide an official copy of diploma, college transcripts or official evaluation of foreign degree for U.S. equivalency with two weeks following the employment start date. RECRUITMENT/POSITION INFORMATION This recruitment is being held to establish an Open eligible list to fill CEO vacancies in this class until the next recruitment. Although this recruitment is being held to fill a single position in the organization, the list being established may be used to fill similar positions in the County that may be at the same or a lower level. SELECTION PROCEDURE Human Resource Services screens all applications to identify the qualified candidates for the position based on the skills required to meet the needs of the Department. After the initial screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step of the selection process. Application packets must emphasize all the areas in which you have demonstrated expertise and documented accomplishments in the specific competencies related to the position, as they will be screened to identify the most qualified candidates. You will be notified by email of your standing in the competition. APPLICATION APPRAISAL PANEL | APPLICATION RATING (Weighted 100%) Application materials will be rated by a panel of job knowledge experts for those qualifications most needed to perform the duties of the job. The more qualified candidates will be referred to the next step. This is a competitive process; therefore, be thorough in your responses. The information you provide on the supplemental questions will be used as a scoring device, so please be descriptive in your response. HOW TO APPLY Only online applications with completed supplemental questions will be accepted. Please ensure your email address is correct as this is the primary form of communication. Respond to the supplemental questions to demonstrate your qualifications for this recruitment. Applicants are required to answer the supplemental questions in addition to completing the online application. Applications submitted without completed supplemental information will be disqualified from further consideration. You are required to provide a full and complete response to the questions. Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. Note: Responses of See Resume or copy and paste of work experience are not a qualifying response. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing these questions. If you have no experience, write no experience for the appropriate question. Your application should highlight all of the areas in which you have developed expertise, matching your professional experience with the specific qualifications listed above. To start the application process, click on the Apply link above. For specific information regarding the recruitment, please contact Hilda Garcia by email at Hilda.Garcia@ocgov.
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