LEGISLATIVE LIAISON

UNCLASSIFIED
N.J.S.A. 11A:3-4(l)

DEFINITION

Under general direction of a Commissioner, has charge of all programs related to the maintenance of an active, effective, liaison with the State legislature and other federal, state, and local government officials with regard to regulations and legislation; does related work as required.

NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Plans, organizes, actively maintains, and supervises the maintenance of a comprehensive liaison with the U.S. Congressional delegation, State Legislators, and other government officials at the federal, state, county, and municipal level on legislative issues of a confidential nature, and on any other matter of interest related to department responsibilities.

Prepares and/or directs the preparation of written and other communication with government officials in response to inquiries regarding specific department projects or programs.

Personally conducts and directs lobbying efforts in coordination with the Governor's Washington Office, the Governor's Office staff, and the Commissioner.

Performs and/or directs the performance of research on federal and state legislation and regulations in connection with the department's various programmatic needs, and reports to department executive staff on laws passed, their effects upon the department's activities, and the manner in which the department should utilize its resources.

Represents the Commissioner at meetings of federal, state, and regional agencies and groups; prepares and presents testimony to state and federal legislative bodies.

Directs the coordination of inter and intra-departmental staffs in strategic planning efforts related to the legislative liaison function.

In coordination with other departmental units, the Governor's Washington Office, the Governor's Office and other groups, directs the tracking of federal and state legislation with potential impact on department programs.

Prepares and/or directs the preparation of confidential and sensitive correspondence in the course of official duties.

Directs the establishment and maintenance of appropriate records and files.

Manages the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE:

Six (6) years of experience in intergovernmental affairs with primary responsibility for interaction with other levels of government and other agencies regarding program matters.

NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated on a year for year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.

LICENSE

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in NJ only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

CODES: 98/X98 – 99981 MCK 04/29/05