Legislative Liaison ((Executive Assistant 1))

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe State of Connecticut’s Office of Policy and Management (OPM) is accepting applications for a Legislative Liaison (Executive Assistant 1) position in Hartford.\r\n\r\n\r\nWHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU\r\n\r\n\r\n Our State Employee Benefits Overview page\r\n Professional growth and development opportunities\r\n A healthy work/life balance to all employees\r\n\r\n\r\nPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS\r\nThis is a full time (40 hours per week) position conveniently located in Hartford, CT, easily accessible to all major highways.�\r\n\r\n\r\n LOCATION: Office of Policy and Management\r\n ADDRESS: 450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT\r\n WORK HOURS: Full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week\r\n SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:�\r\nTwo (2) years of experience working on large-scale budget development process for a statewide or equivalent government organization.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nABOUT US\r\nAt OPM we report directly to the Governor and provide information and analysis that the Governor uses to formulate public policy for the state. We also assist state agencies and municipalities in implementing the law and public policy on behalf of the people of Connecticut. We prepare the Governor’s budget proposals; implement and monitor the execution of the enacted budget; and oversee the executive branch agencies that report to the Governor.��\r\n\r\n\r\nTHE ROLE\r\nThe Legislative liaison (Executive Assistant 1) will coordinate the development of state governmental policies and/or programs with OPM staff, the Office of the Governor, state agencies, quasi-public agencies and other stakeholders with a particular focus on budget impact.� This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside the Undersecretary for Legislative Affairs to draft, track and advocate the Administration’s position on legislative proposals and administrative actions to improve state governmental policies and/or programs with a particular focus on budget impact.�\r\n\r\n\r\nThis is an unclassified position that serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.\r\n\r\n\r\nLearn more about making an impaCT by serving the state of Connecticut by watching the video below:\r\n\r\n\r\n

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:�\r\nCheck out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process.�\r\n\r\n\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n\r\n Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.��\r\n Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.\r\n Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.�\r\n Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.�\r\n Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.� Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing opm.recruitment@ct.gov.�\r\n Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.�\r\n Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.\r\n\r\n\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n\r\n Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly.\r\n For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”\r\n Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).� �\r\n Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!�\r\n Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.��\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.��\r\n Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.\r\n\r\n\r\nQUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:�\r\nDue to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to opm.recruitment@ct.gov.\r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

Acts as an executive assistant to a state elective officer or department head as defined in Section 4-5 of the Connecticut General Statutes and performs such duties as are assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The following duties will be focused on identifying and considering fiscal and budget impacts:\r\n\r\n\r\n Coordinate the development of state governmental policies and/or programs with OPM staff, the Office of the Governor, state agencies, quasi-public agencies, municipalities, and other stakeholders;\r\n Draft, track and advocate Administration’s position on legislative proposals and administrative actions to improve and/or implement state governmental policies and/or programs;�\r\n Support the Office of the Secretary, particularly the Legislative Affairs office;\r\n Monitor, track, and analyze legislative appropriations and finance budget bills and other legislative committee bills;\r\n Interact with the public, executive and legislative branch employees, and legislators;\r\n Compile and coordinate data for action by leadership;�\r\n Draft responses to legislative inquiries;\r\n Prepare a wide variety of correspondence, notes, memorandums, drafts, transcripts, charts and forms;\r\n Research, review, and report on the effectiveness of existing or proposed state governmental policies and/or programs;\r\n Compile data and background information for the Secretary and provide briefings to support deliverables or meetings;\r\n Attend meetings and operationalize action items and next steps;\r\n Draft communication documents, meeting summaries, Excel data, and PowerPoint presentations;\r\n Represent the Secretary on various boards and commissions or in various meeting capacities; and\r\n Related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\n

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED (not required) QUALIFICATIONS:\r\n\r\n\r\n Experience working with the state appropriation and spending processes.\r\n Demonstrated experience successfully communicating financial explanations.\r\n Experience working with finance and policy teams.\r\n Experience coordinating the development of state governmental policies and/or programs with internal and external stakeholders.�\r\n Experience drafting, tracking, and advocating for legislative proposals and administrative actions to improve state government.\r\n Experience providing administrative and operational support in a legislative office.�\r\n Experience interacting with the public, executive, and legislative branch employees, and legislators.\r\n Experience compiling and coordinating data for action by leadership.\r\n Experience preparing a wide variety of correspondence, notes, memorandums, drafts, transcripts, charts and forms.\r\n Experience researching, reviewing and reporting on the effectiveness of existing or proposed state governmental policies and/or programs.\r\n Experience drafting communication documents, meeting summaries, Excel data, and PowerPoint presentations.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.� As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.\r\n