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AgencyAlcoholic Beverage Control

TitleSpecial Assistant (Director of Legislative Affairs) - VID 211170

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $127507 to $160911 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 80 South Swan Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Duties Description The Director of Legislative Affairs will be responsible for managing all phases of the agency’s legislative programming in collaboration with agency executives and should have extensive legislative experience.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Legislative Oversight and Advocacy:
• Track and analyze proposed and existing alcohol beverage control laws at both state and federal levels.
• Develop strategies to advocate for favorable legislation and policies that align with the agency’s goals and objectives.
• Legislative Development:
• Review bills, memoranda, and supporting documents.
• Upon receiving approval from the executive team, prepare these documents for final legislative submission.
• Consult with and advise the executive team on the assessment of the agency’s legislative proposals and those from other agencies that impact the agency.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders, including local, state, and federal officials, to advance the agency’s legislative program.
• Collaborate with industry stakeholders, advocacy groups, and community organizations to gather input and build support for legislative initiatives.
• Represent the agency in forums and discussions that address intergovernmental policy issues, advocating for the agency’s goals and objectives.
• Intergovernmental Partnership Development:
• Identify and foster partnerships with other governmental and non-governmental organizations to enhance cooperative efforts on legislative issues.
• Work to align organizational policies with local, state, and federal government priorities, ensuring mutual support for legislative initiatives.
• Research and Analysis:
• Perform in-depth, self-directed research and analysis on a range of complex issues.
• Work with operational units to develop proposals to assist in creating policy proposals related to cross-functional initiatives.
• Create comprehensive briefings on intergovernmental relations that summarize key issues, stakeholder positions, and potential impacts on agency.
• Coordination and Supervision:
• Oversee assorted staff assigned to work on the agency’s legislative program, providing guidance and support.
• Draft detailed reports and policy briefs outlining legislative trends, potential impacts of proposed laws, and recommendations for agency action.
• Legislative Tracking and Communication:
• Track pending legislation, ensuring the executive team is kept informed.
• Prepare and present summaries of newly passed legislation for all agency staff to keep them updated on new and changed laws.
• Attend public hearings and conferences related to the agency’s legislative program as directed.
• Track and analyze proposed legislation that impacts intergovernmental relations, ensuring the agency is prepared to respond or engage as necessary.
• Strategic Planning:
• Formulate a comprehensive legislative strategy that addresses current challenges and future opportunities in alcoholic beverage control.
• Establish clear objectives for legislative initiatives, measuring progress and outcomes to inform future strategies.
• Education and Training:
• Organize training sessions for agency staff on relevant legislative issues, promoting a deeper understanding of alcohol beverage control laws and their implications.
• Create concise summaries of key findings, options, and points of decision; present findings and make recommendations to agency executives.
• Miscellaneous:
• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned by agency leadership.

Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree and seven years of relevant experience.*

*Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

Preferred Qualifications
• 5-7 years in legislative affairs – preferably in alcohol beverage control.
• Proven experience supervising and mentoring staff.
• Strong understanding of state and federal legislative processes.
• Exceptional verbal and written skills; strong relationship-building abilities.

NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Additional Comments Note:
• Travel may be required (approximately 20%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience are encouraged to apply. New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources/AS

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.