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State of New York

Deputy Director of Legislative Operations

State of New York, Albany, New York, United States

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Deputy Director of Legislative Operations The New York State Senate is seeking applicants to fill the position of Deputy Director of Legislative Operations for the Senate Majority Counsel and Program Office. The position is responsible for performing the following duties:

Providing central staff support for the Senate Majority Conference on matters related to Senate legislative procedures and operations

Tracking and managing review processes, procedures, and data relevant to legislative committee operations, legislative floor operations, State Budget proposals, priority legislation, and appointments to official state positions

Providing training and technical support for Majority Senators’ Legislative and Committee staffs

Preparing and editing briefing materials for members of the Majority Conference

Assisting Senators with scheduling and preparation for committee meetings, public hearings and other meetings and events

Intergovernmental coordination with Assembly, Executive, Judiciary, and local government staff on matters relating to legislative operations, events, Home Rule messages, program bills, chapter amendments, bill deliveries, appointments, and confirmations

Salary

$75,000 - $85,000/year

Qualifications Strong organizational and quantitative analysis skills are required. Strong facility with Microsoft Office suite required, and experience with spreadsheets and/or database systems is preferred. All candidates are expected to live and work in the Capital Region of New York. Preference will be given for candidates with demonstrated legislative experience or a Juris Doctor.

Other Information Salary range is $75,000.00 to $85,000.00, commensurate with education and experience.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered. Please keep in mind that we are looking for cover letters that tell us in your own words why you are a great candidate for the job and not something that simply repeats the information in your resume.

The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program you and your family can benefit from:

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

The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. 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.

How to Apply Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered.

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