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Agency Justice Center For The Protection Of People With Special Needs

Title Special Assistant (Director of Intergovernmental and Legislative Affairs)

Occupational Category Legal

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $103870 to $145682 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 161 Delaware Avenue

City Delmar

State NY

Zip Code 12054

Duties Description Under the direction of the Chief of Staff and in conjunction with the Office of General Counsel, the Director of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs will be responsible for the following: • Building, maintaining, and strengthening effective working relationships with elected officials, professional and advocacy organizations, policy coalitions, and community groups. Serving as the primary point of contact for these stakeholders and identify issues for escalation. • Acting as the point of contact for legislative staff or legislators with questions regarding Justice Center operations or policies. Including providing an overview of the Justice Center to legislative staff or legislators and representing the Justice Center at legislative forums or legislator facilitated meetings with external stakeholders. • Working with the Office of General Counsel, the Deputy Director for Outreach, Prevention and Support, and the Justice Center Public Information Office to help shape coalition-building and outreach strategy to achieve public policy aims and enactment of legislative priorities.• Developing, with the assistance of the Office of General Counsel and input from Justice Center business units, legislative proposals to advance on behalf of the Justice Center. • Reviewing, analyzing, and providing appropriate written feedback on the Governor’s proposed Executive Budget, 21/30 Day amendments, legislative responses to the Governor’s Budget, and final Enacted Budget. • Working collaboratively with Justice Center Deputy Director for Administration and Budget/Finance staff to prepare items for inclusion in the Executive Budget; respond to requests from Division of Budget or Executive Chamber regarding legislation of interest and problematic legislative proposals. • Assisting in the preparation of the Executive Director for legislative hearings, such as the Mental Hygiene Budget Hearing, which includes but is not limited to drafting testimony, • Acting as the Agency liaison, with the Chief of Staff and Deputy Director of Outreach, Prevention and Support, to the Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Committee of the Justice Center’s Advisory Council. • Working with the Deputy Director for Outreach, Prevention and Support and Chief of Staff to develop opportunities for proactive outreach and education and also for responding to and tracking external stakeholder concerns and request for presentations. • Advising on intergovernmental affairs and community relations strategy. • Managing the Justice Center’s legislative portfolio.• Remaining abreast of new developments in rules, regulations, court decisions and legislation that affect the Agency. • Researching, analyzing, and tracking pending legislation, hearings, and/or policies that impact the Justice Center. • Reviewing and analyzing legislation under consideration by the New York State Legislature and consulting internally with affected business units to assess the impact of, and formulate the Agency’s position on, pending legislation. • Working with Office of General Counsel to brief executive leadership on impacts, recommended positions, and appropriate responses.• Monitoring and tracking the execution of key initiatives and projects, including those related to unit services.• Educate affected business units to properly implement newly enacted legislation. • Working with the Public Information Officer on creating the Justice Center’s annual report and any other reports to the legislature or the public. • Remaining accessible to executive staff during and after office hours, as needed, to provide quick responses to Chamber and other related information requests including agency position, feedback, or proposed amendments on pending legislation. • Attending and/or monitoring relevant legislative committee meetings, hearings, and floor proceedings. • Attending and providing summary reports on meetings, events, and hearings of interest. • Other special projects or duties as required• Travel may be required (approximately 20%)** Salary is commensurate on experience.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and six years of relevant experience. *Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience. Preferred Qualifications:• Five years’ experience in community affairs or intergovernmental relations in New York State or working directly with the New York State legislature.• Familiarity with New York State legislature, legislative processes, and key staff, as well as relevant non-profit and advocacy organizations.• Demonstrated political acumen and sound judgment.• Ability to prioritize multiple issues, take initiative, establish relationships, and gain a high-level understanding of the breadth of Justice Center operations quickly.• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, and ability to distill complex concepts quickly, clearly, and concisely for a variety of audiences.• Excellent research, analysis, information organization, and record-keeping skills.• Thorough attention to detail and accuracy.• Solutions-oriented outlook, flexibility, creativity, intellectual curiosity, collaborative approach and comfort working across divisions in a fast-paced environment.• Experience working on public policy campaigns, event planning, and staffing events.• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS DMV.

Additional Comments Established in 2013 by the Protection with Special Needs Act; The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is charged with protecting over one million New Yorkers under the care or jurisdiction across six State Oversight Agencies. https://www.justicecenter.ny.gov/ The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:• Holiday & Paid Time Off• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System• Affordable Health Care options• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost• NYS Deferred Compensation plan• Access to NY 529 College Savings ProgramPlease note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, and length of State service.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources via email at [email protected] NOTE ON FINGERPRINTING: Please be advised that should you accept a job offer with this agency, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay for the cost of the fingerprinting fee.NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the Justice Center’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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Name Human Resources / MC

Telephone

Fax 518-549-0462

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 161 Delaware Avenue

City Delmar

State NY

Zip Code 12054

Notes on Applying Please submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.