Legislative Coordinator

Job Description DIR is looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual to join the Office of Legislative & Regulatory Affairs (OLRA). Under the direction of the Supervisor II, the Analyst III performs the more complex and significant legislative duties. management of the Department of Industrial Relations’ (DIR) legislative portfolio; reviewing and analyzing legislation, including complex bills or legislation impacting multiple programs; conducting legislation research to answer complex questions; preparing, reviewing, and editing bill analyses, including analyses involving political sensitive recommendations; preparing reports and briefings for management on legislation; assisting DIR divisions and program to formulate and implement legislative priorities and respond to legislative initiatives; ensuring appropriate and timely communications with legislative offices and internal and external stakeholders. Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must show proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment. Working Conditions The office is located at the newly renovated Labor Agency Headquarters in downtown Sacramento, located at 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. The incumbent works 40 hours per week. This position is eligible for office-centered hybrid telework up to 1 day per week; the other four days per week are in the Sacramento office. The office location is in a high-rise building that is air conditioned. The cubicles have natural and artificial lighting. The position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position and to work at a computer for extended periods of time. Special Requirements Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ serves as documentation of the applicant’s ability to present information clearly and provide DIR additional information about their experience and qualifications concisely in writing. The DIR may not consider applicants who fail to provide an SOQ with their application. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ must be no more than two pages in length, double-spaced and using 12-point font. Additionally, the SOQ must address each question separately and in the order presented. Responses should include specific examples. You must indicate your Full Name and Job Control Number at the top right corner. Legislative Experience : Describe your experience working with the Legislature or within the legislative process. Provide specific examples of your role and responsibilities, including how you coordinated with internal or external stakeholders. Analytical, Writing, & Problem-Solving Skills : Describe a situation when you resolved a challenging problem at work that required you to use your analytical, research, and written communication skills. Explain the problem, the steps you took to analyze and address it, how you communicated your findings or recommendations, and the outcome. Interest & Qualifications: Describe why you are interested in the position and how your experience, skills, and abilities have prepared you to succeed in the role. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. Pre-application Eligibility To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, exam bulletin can be found at Required Application Documents 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 see Special requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications. Accommodations Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Application Deadline Final Filing Date: 11/19/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr California Department of Industrial Relations