Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyAssembly Majority, NYS

TitleLegislative Director

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $55000 to $62000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 35

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address Legislative Office Building

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12248

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Prior experience in driving policy through the NY legislative process is required, whether as a Legislative Director, Legislative Aid or similar role.

The ability to read bills (legislative text, not just memos) line-by-line, cross-reference other parts of law, identify flaws, consider unintended consequences, and collaborate on solutions; Prior staff management experience is preferred

Duties Description The Legislative Director (LD) will help drive the legislative agenda for the office, developing and implementing the strategy to push policy priorities and legislative goals; supervise and mentor the legislative interns and staff, and support other needs of the Assemblymember's office as needed.

The LD will work closely in conjunction with the Assemblymember, Chief of Staff, Legislative Aid, and other staff to ensure legislative strategy is incorporated into overall operations.

Additional Comments The position requires flexible hours during the January - June session. State benefits are provided: Health/life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, retirement plan, tuition reimbursement and vision/dental insurance.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Holly Brantley

Telephone 518-455-4015

Fax

Email Address resumerecruit@nyassembly.gov

Address

Street Legislative Office Building

198 State Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12248

 

Notes on ApplyingIn Subject line please type: Legislative Director-Albany