Director of Government Affairs (DESIGNATED ADMIN MGR SENIOR I)

Introduction When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We provide economic support, preventive services, and care for children and adults. We aim to deliver services quickly to meet the needs of the people we serve and foster a culture of bold innovation, ensuring that no one in Maryland is left behind. This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. Grade 23 Location of Position Maryland Department of Human Services, Office of the Secretary 25 South Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201 Main Purpose of Job The main purpose of this position is to manage, direct, and administer the Department of Human Service Office of Governmental Affairs. This includes providing advice and guidance to the Secretary, Deputy Secretaries, and DHS Program Directors on legislative issues, drafting legislation and position statements supporting the Department’s position, testifying in legislative hearings, reviewing and commenting on federal legislation, and providing information and support on legislative matters for all DHS programs. Position Duties Analyze all legislation during the General Assembly session, advise the Secretary and Deputy Secretaries on legislative issues, and develop DHS position statements and strategy. Prepare DHS legislative proposals, including reviewing and editing proposals from the various DHS programs, and communicate the intent of the proposals to the Secretary and the Governor’s Legislative Office. Review and analyze passed legislation to compile information and formulate strategies on actions required of the Department by the General Assembly (e.g., interim studies, reports, JCR responses). Act as liaison to various administrations and local Department of Social Services within DHS on legislative matters during the legislative session and the interim. Attend meetings of advisory committees, associations, advocacy groups and providers to track issues important to the Department. Ensure compliance of DHS mandatory and statutory reporting, data and response requirements, including meeting and coordinating with staff to draft reports. Prepare, review, approve and distribute reports of pending State legislation; ensure dissemination of reports to relevant Legislative Committees and representatives and finalize for submission to the Legislature. Minimum Qualifications Education: A bachelor's degree in Policy, Political Science, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field. Experience: Five years in legislative or government affairs, including one year preparing and reviewing legislative proposals, one year analyzing and developing legislation, and three years managing Legislative Analysts. Desired or Preferred Qualifications Graduate degree in Policy, Political Science, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Law, or related field. Two years of experience preparing implementation strategies. Two years of experience managing communication between legislature and agency. Two years of experience with one or more of the following Human Services: Child Welfare, Child Support, TANF, SNAP, and Energy Assistance. Selection Process Provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list, which may be used for future vacancies with this agency or other state agencies. If you are in State service and are a promotional candidate, your salary will be determined in accordance with State of Maryland guidelines. Benefits Health, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. Personal Leave: six personnel days annually (prorated based on start date). Annual Leave: ten days of accumulated annual leave per year. Sick Leave: fifteen days of accumulated sick leave per year. Parental Leave: up to sixty days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child. Holidays: at least thirteen holidays per year. Pension: credit towards a retirement pension. Eligible for telework. Further Instructions Online application is strongly preferred. If you cannot apply online, mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to Maryland Department of Human Services, Employment Services, Attention: Stacey Nelson, 25 South Charles St, Room 1116‑L, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. For questions concerning the recruitment process, email Stacey Nelson at View email address on click.appcast.io; include the job title and recruitment # in the subject line. For general questions about the online application system, contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who reflect the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our veterans for their service to our country. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Maryland