"Alerted.org

NY HELP No

Agency Senate, NYS

Title Policy Advisor

Occupational Category Legal

Salary Grade NS

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

Salary Range From $75000 to $75000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County Albany

Street Address State Street and Washington Ave

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

Duties Description The New York State Senate is seeking applicants to fill the position of Policy Advisor for the Senate Majority Counsel and Program Office. The position of Policy Advisor is responsible for performing the following duties: •Providing legislative, policy and budget analysis, and central staff support, for the Senate Majority •Conference on matters referred to one or several other committees•Tracking related legislation active in the state Senate and Assembly, and occasionally federal or local legislation and administrative activity•Making oral presentations regarding relevant bills under consideration by the state Legislature•Drafting memoranda analyzing policy initiatives and state legislation•Assisting the Conference in negotiations•Preparing briefing materials in their respective standing committees for members of the Conference•Assisting Senators in preparation for public hearings, roundtable discussions, forums and other public meetings and events•Meeting with relevant advocacy and constituency groups

Minimum Qualifications To move forward, you must have: •Master's degree•Strong writing and oratory skills All candidates are expected to live and work in the Capital Region of New York. Preference will be given for candidates with demonstrated legislative experience.

Additional Comments Salary is $75,000, commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered. Please keep in mind that we are looking for cover letters that tell us in your own words why you are a great candidate for the job and not something that simply repeats the information in your resume.This recruitment will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant.The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from:•Dental insurance•Employee assistance program•Flexible spending account•Health insurance•Life insurance•Paid time off•Parental leave•Retirement plan•Sick time•Tuition reimbursement•Vision insurance•Wellness ProgramThe New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.

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

Name Hiring Coordinator

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street State Street and Washington Ave

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

Notes on Applying Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered