Senior Legislative and Policy Specialist

Senior Legislative and Policy Specialist Salary See Position DescriptionLocation Lincoln, NEJob TypePERM FULL TIMEDepartmentHealth & Human Services DepartmentJob Number25178304ClosingContinuous Description

Benefits

DescriptionThe Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a thoughtful, organized and politically astute individual to join our Office of Legislative Services (OLS)! Are you a compassionate, results-driven professional with the skills necessary to provide assistance within an organization that strives to better the community? If so, WE NEED YOU! What we can offer you: Stable Employment Opportunity Career Development and Learning Tuition Reimbursement 156% match of first 4.8% contribution to Retirement Plan 13 Paid Holidays Generous Leave Accruals and Benefits Opportunity to be part of a caring organization Monday - Friday, 8 AM-5PM Job location is the Nebraska State Office Building, DowntownSalary: $23.57-24.75 - Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.Examples of WorkResponsible for legislative communications and provides a high-level of administrative support to the five divisions of DHHS, as well as DHHS Operations, by responding to constituent and legislative requests and coordinating other legislative activities. This position will track state and federal legislation impacting the department; monitor implementation of legislation; organize department legislative proposals; maintain databases; collaborate with assigned divisions to ensure timely completion of impact summaries, testimonies, letters and reports; monitor and attend legislative hearings; attend legislative meetings on behalf of the Department; coordinate technical information requests from legislative staff; assist with assigned divisions to ensure hearing preparation and coordinate committee follow-up information; confer with division liaisons to develop strategies to communicate department position to appropriate parties; create and review documents such as newsletters, PowerPoints, one-pagers, brochures, charts, spreadsheets, and letters. Some in-state travel may be required in this position. Qualifications / RequirementsREQUIREMENTS: Post high school coursework or training in public relations/public affairs, communications, political science, or public administration and experience in policy development and implementation or assisting in drafting bills, researching statutes, and revision of rules/regulations. Required: Please submit a cover letter outlining your experience or understanding of the state legislative process, along with a resume. PREFERRED: Bachelor’s Degree. Understanding of the legislative process at the state and federal level. Basic understanding of services provided by the Department of Health and Human Services, specifically related to public health, behavioral health and developmental disabilities. Experience in developing and implementing work policies, processes, and procedures. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and internal tracking databases. Strong communication skills and creative thinking. Ability to handle work independently, expeditiously, and confidentially. Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to: utilize computer programs such as Adobe Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; maintain and edit databases and internal tracking sites; effectively communicate in individual and group settings with department personnel, other government employees, and the public; draft correspondence; proo documents for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and composition; create, edit, and format documents and information to be released outside the department; assess the impact and effectiveness of specific public information materials or activities in meeting the interests and needs of the department; identify, track and compile critical information, dates and statistics; work under pressure and under deadlines; utilize organizational skills and attention to detail; supervise interns; and provide support to other teammates in the office. #CB