Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Law Office.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Baltimore County Office of Government Affairs seeks a Legislative Associate. The Legislative Associate (LA) serves in an important support function within the Office of Government Affairs, assisting the Director of Government Affairs in efforts to promote the County Executive’s legislative priorities on the local, state and federal levels of government. The LA, under the supervision of the Director, conducts content and legislative research, tracks legislative initiatives, and writes issue briefs, letters, testimony, and related content.

Examples of Duties

• Conducts policy research, collecting data and information on specific issues, legislative proposals, and actions in other jurisdictions to inform the development of Baltimore County policy priorities and positions on the state and local level.
• Prepares informational memos, briefing materials, policy analysis and presentations for use by the Office of Government Affairs at internal and external meetings.
• Assists in coordinating and scheduling meetings for the Office of Government Affairs, including creating agendas and briefing materials, compiling meetings notes, and filing/disseminating follow-up materials, as necessary.
• Assists with document management including writing, preparing, and electronically submitting testimony, letters, amendments, and related legislative materials.
• Helps liaise with Executive Office Communications and Scheduling, and Departmental leaders as necessary, to gather information for press statements, fact sheets, and web content related to legislative initiatives.
• Manages bill tracking software and departmental review process for State legislation; runs regular reports on priority bills and communicates regularly with departmental liaisons to ensure County bill positions and testimony adequately reflect the needs of the County.
• Prepares materials for legislative meeting with the County Executive, including agendas, bill lists, and timely updates, in coordination with the Director and Deputy Director.
• Monitors, attends, and reports on state and local legislative hearings and committee meetings.
• Monitors, attends, and prepares weekly notes of Council work sessions, legislative meetings, and other relevant meeting of the Baltimore County Council.
• Assist Government Affairs Team in resolving constituent issues that come through elected officials’ offices, including outreach to relevant agencies, providing timely responses and follow-up with officials’ offices, and tracking engagement.
• Other duties as may be assigned to support the legislative and intergovernmental responsibilities of the Office.

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of college coursework in public policy, public administration, political science, law, or related disciplines; concentrated coursework in specific policy issues a plus;
• Excellent writing, research, and organizational skills; excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, often juggling multiple tasks; attention to detail and willingness to ask questions;
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a dynamic team;
• Flexibility; ability to flex schedule to accommodate evening hearings, work sessions, and occasional events.
• Comfort and proficiency with Office Applications and Web-based systems, including SharePoint, Word, Excel, and Microsoft Teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a State, local or Federal legislative office;
• Experience reading and analyzing legislation, State or local Code, regulations, issue briefs, or related materials;
• Undergraduate degree in public policy, public administration, political science, or related field

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Legislative Associate
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.