City of Victoria TX · 4 months ago
Legislative Policy Analyst
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe City of Victoria TX is seeking a Legislative Policy Analyst who will serve as a technical expert conducting research studies, program evaluations, and policy analyses of public programs and agencies. The role requires proficiency in program evaluations and policy analyses, strong writing and presentation skills, and the ability to work independently under supervision.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Collects, analyzes, and summarizes data on programs and policies administered by state agencies using library resources, personal interviews, telephone surveys, written surveys, budget documents, agency annual reports, and available data bases
Prepares concise and accurate written summaries of the data gathered on state agency operations or programs that can be used as part of reports
Participates as part of a team in developing an oral presentation of the results of a study to legislators, legislative staff, and other groups
Participates as part of a team in designing written or telephone surveys to gather information on agency performance or analyze a public policy issue
Develops and maintains contacts with key agency staff, legislators, legislative staff, and the public
Participates as part of a team in conceptualizing report issues and developing research reports
Conducts personal interviews with agency personnel, legislators, legislative staff or others to gather information about an agency or public policy issue
Possesses technical knowledge of appropriate research methodology to effectively and accurately evaluate a state agency or program administered by the agency
Conceptualizes issues, analyzes and synthesizes information and consistently develops clear messages in reports
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional experience in research, analysis, program planning and evaluation, or administrative work with training in policy analysis and research methods
A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience
A doctorate from an accredited college or university can substitute for two years of the required experience
Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education
Knowledge of legal terminology and legal research
Knowledge and expertise in assigned policy areas
Knowledge of applicable computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs
Knowledge of Florida state government, legislative rules, and procedures
Knowledge of research and analysis techniques
Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, and organization
Skill in program evaluation, policy analysis, and performance auditing
Ability to communicate effectively and concisely verbally and in writing
Ability to take action in situations that lack clear direction
Ability to take initiative on independent research projects
Ability to work independently and under pressure on multiple tasks
Ability to work effectively with legislators, legislative staff, and other constituents
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
Ability to work cooperatively as a team member
Ability to conduct meetings and to make presentations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to collect and analyze data
Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials
Ability to solve problems and make decisions
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality
Benefits
Affordable health insurance options
Free dental
Long-term disability and employee life insurance
Competitive retirement
College tuition waiver program
Employee assistance program
Paid annual and sick leave
Paid holidays
Group Term life Insurance with an accidental death and dismemberment benefit
Group Long Term Disability Insurance Plan
Florida Retirement System
Florida Pre-Tax Plan And Deferred Compensation Plan
Paid Holidays
Company
City of Victoria TX
Municipality of Victoria, Texas.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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