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NEOGOV · 18 hours ago

Senior Policy Analyst - Board of Commissioner's Office

Salem, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$7,682.13/mo - $10,289.07/mo

4+ years exp

NEOGOV is associated with Marion County, which is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to support the Board of Commissioners and the Chief Administrative Officer. The role involves conducting complex policy analysis, coordinating activities across departments, and managing high-visibility projects that align with the county's objectives.

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Responsibilities

Provide high-level support to an individual commissioner ensuring that the commissioner’s administrative and policy needs are met. Responsible to the commissioner for meeting coordination, review of board session documents and contracts ensuring the commissioner’s interests are represented and questions resolved; provides proper documentation, presentation materials, and ensures accurate and timely distribution of information to the commissioner(s)

Independently write quality communications on behalf of the commissioner, including but not limited to letters, issue briefs, position papers, articles, press releases, newsletters, opinions, legislative testimony, and speeches on a wide range of issues and on subjects that require in-depth research, analysis, and exceptional writing skills

Research and respond to constituent calls and emails, coordinate commissioners’ communications with other senior policy analysts and other employees as needed. Work with the commissioners on social media posts and coordinate with others on countywide media issues. Follow county policies and procedures

Provide staffing to special task forces, committees, and advisory boards; organize, direct, and prepare comprehensive reports and presentations; provide updates and final reports to the assigned commissioner and may present to the Board of Commissioners and/or the Chief Administrative Officer. Responsible for managing public records requests, writing policies/procedures, grant applications, and organizing and staffing the commissioners’ community off-site board sessions and town hall meetings and presentations

Attend commissioner meetings when appropriate; assist in the preparation of materials for the commissioners’ meetings, includes meeting coordination and completing paperwork for board session, management update, work sessions and other commissioner proceedings. Staff special projects and/or events, provide meeting support at community meetings; and may represent the county and participate on external committees

Work at various county and community sites

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Policy analysisPublic administrationResearch methodsBudget preparationCommunication skillsPublic relationsTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree with major coursework in public policy, public administration, business administration or a closely related field

Four years of progressively responsible experience in management or policy analysis and development for a governmental organization, including two years in the specific specialty field of the recruitment (i.e. governmental relations, public policy, economic development, housing and community development)

Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County

The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position

This assignment is not represented by a union

This is a full-time position, which is not eligible for overtime

Must be available 24/7 for county emergencies as essential staff and carry out duties as assigned

Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration

Knowledge of organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of policies, procedures, and public processes and issues

Knowledge of research methods and techniques

Knowledge of performance-based outcomes

Knowledge of county and departmental policies and procedures

Knowledge of municipal government, state statutes, administrative rules and the legislative process

Ability to investigate and analyze administrative and budgetary problems and develop recommendations

Ability to communicate and interact on a professional basis with elected officials, department heads, and county staff

Ability to identify issues impacting county policies or positions

Ability to interpret and apply complex policies and procedures

Ability to coordinate the priorities and activities of elected officials

Ability to assist in budget preparation

Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral form

Ability to maintain effective relationships with elected and appointed officials, coworkers and the general public from diverse groups and backgrounds

Must be able to work independently and in a team setting

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents.