Policy Advisor at State Department of Civil Service Albany, NY

Policy Advisor

Policy Advisor job at New York State Department of Civil Service. Albany, NY.

• 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.

• Master's degree.
• Strong writing and oratory skills.
• Preference for candidates with demonstrated legislative experience.
• Eligible to live and work in the Capital Region of New York.

Salary is $75,000, commensurate with experience.

• 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 Program

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.

Email: jobs

Street:
State Street and Washington Ave

City:
Albany

State: NY

Zip Code: 12210

The recruitment will remain open until filled. Submissions that do not include both a cover letter and a resume will not be considered.

Some positions may require a background check to verify identity.