Director of Legislative Operations

Position InformationNY HELP: NoAgency: Senate, NYSTitle: Director of Legislative OperationsOccupational Category: LegalSalary Grade: NSBargaining Unit: M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)Salary Range: From $110000 to $120000 Annually Employment Type : Full-Time Appointment Type : Permanent Jurisdictional Class : Unclassified Service Travel Percentage : 0%Schedule Workweek : Mon-FriHours Per Week : 35Workday From : 9 AM To : 5 PM Flextime allowed? : No Mandatory overtime? : No Compressed workweek allowed? : No Telecommuting allowed? : NoLocation County : Albany Street Address : State Street and Washington Ave : City : Albany State: NY Zip Code: 12210Job Specifics Duties Description : The New York State Senate Majority Counsel’s Office is seeking experienced candidates with broad knowledge of New York’s legislative process to fill the position of Director of Legislative Operations. The Director of Legislative Operations works closely with Majority Conference members, Counsel and Finance staff and Senate Leadership to ensure the smooth operation of Senate committees and optimize the advancement of priority legislation. The responsibilities of this role include:• Providing central staff support for the Senate Majority Conference on matters related to Senate legislative procedures and operations.• Managing review processes, procedures, and data relevant to legislative committee operations, legislative floor operations, State Budget proposals, priority legislation, and appointments to official state positions.• Conducting annual training sessions and providing operations support for Majority Senators’ Legislative and Committee staff.• Preparing and editing briefing materials for members of the Majority Conference.• Assisting Senators with scheduling and preparation for committee meetings, public hearings and other meetings and events.• Intergovernmental coordination with Assembly, Executive, Judiciary, and local government staff on matters relating to legislative operations, events, Home Rule messages, program bills, chapter amendments, bill deliveries, appointments, and confirmations. Minimum Qualifications : Strong organizational and quantitative analysis skills are required. Proficiency with the Legislative Retrieval System (LRS) and Microsoft Office suite are required, and experience with spreadsheets and/or database systems is preferred. All candidates are expected to live and work in the Capital Region of New York. Preference will be given to candidates with previous supervisory experience in a legislative office or executive agency. Additional Comments : Salary range is $110,000.00 to $120,000.00, commensurate with education and experience.Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to View email address on us.fitly.work. 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.How to Apply Name : Hiring Coordinator Telephone : Fax : Email Address : View email address on us.fitly.work Street : State Street and Washington Ave: City : Albany State : NY Zip Code : 12210Notes on Applying: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to View email address on us.fitly.work. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered.