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Location

Sacramento County, CA | United States

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Job description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the State Treasurer, the Director of Legislative Affairs develops and manages the department’s State and Federal legislative programs. As principal legislative advocate, the incumbent represents the State Treasurer’s Office and its Boards, Commissions and Authorities (Financing Authorities) with Legislators, legislative committees, state agencies, the Governor’s Office, Congress and the media; advises the State Treasurer on State and Federal legislative matters; makes final policy recommendations to the State Treasurer and testifies on behalf of the State Treasurer before legislative committees. As a senior member of the State Treasurer’s management team, this position is directly responsible for the development and implementation of the Agencies’ policies which are incorporated in its legislative programs.

This position will run Until Filled, with the following cut off dates: 1st of each month.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Electronic applications are encouraged. If submitting a hard copy, please include  JC-349010 / Position #820-120-7500-001in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section of the application. Hard copy applications received without the required information may not be considered.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

1. Possess knowledge of the methods of formulating and analyzing policy and issues in a manner which achieves desired results and sustains legislative changes which support the goals and programs of the State Treasurer’s Office

2. Possess a working knowledge of the organization, functions and processes of the Legislative Branch of California State Government.

3. Possess extensive experience working with members of the Legislature, Congress, the Administration, and various public interest groups.

4. Possess a complete understanding of the specific goals, functions and operations of the State Treasurer’s Office and its Boards, Commissions, and Authorities.

5. Possess the ability to think clearly, act quickly and communicate effectively when dealing with the Legislature, Congress, and the Administration.

6. Possess the ability to quickly and accurately evaluate and analyze financial documents for interpretation to the Legislature, Congress, and the Administration.

7. Ability to plan, organize and direct the legislative program for the State Treasurer’s Office and its Boards, Commissions, and Authorities.

8. Ability to identify legislative objectives, draft legislation and analyze legislation of concerns to the State Treasurer’s Office and its Boards, Commissions, and Authorities.

Statement of Qualifications Instructions
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the Desirable Qualifications for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be single-spaced with 12 point font. Resumes, cover letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the Statement of Qualifications.

• The SOQ must be numbered and include the Desirable Qualification factor typed in bold font.
• Respond to each Desirable Qualification factor in the same order they are listed and provide specific examples.
• Responses should be complete, specific, and clear. Include the name of the organization where you gained the experience, the timeframe you gained the experience, your title and level of responsibility, and relevant outcomes and measures of success.

Benefits

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Confidentiality

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State Application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information listed anywhere on the applications submitted electronically, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please refer to the "Desirable Qualifications" section below for detailed instructions on how to complete the SOQ. 

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