Policy & Govt Affairs - TRP053, Transportation Specialist 4 (PG-N) - "Policy and Legislative Relations Specialist" - Atlanta, GA

Policy & Govt Affairs - Transportation Specialist 4 (PG-N)

Policy and Legislative Relations Specialist

Atlanta, GA

Job Summary : Under limited supervision, provides expert level professional support in one or more of the following areas : OMAT, maintenance, construction, intermodal, planning, utilities, surveying, environmental or traffic. May also serve as a lead worker providing training to lower level staff

Job Specific Duties : Perform state and federal legislative liaison activities including interactions with legislators, legislative staff, or their constituents; Provides effective consultation to state and / or regional staff in defining and implementing year-round legislative strategies; Leads on an annual and on-going basis the intra-agency review process for developing recommended changes to state / federal statute or policies; Manages legislative / policy interns by assigning duties and ensuring their satisfactory completion which may include providing necessary training of the legislative process. Manages the department's honorarium request program including coordination among legislators, legislative staff, the Office of Transportation Data, and the field districts. Prepare legislative and regulatory summaries using clear, concise format and thoughtful analysis to aid in overall analysis of new regulations, laws or policies and to inform others in the department of changes enacted or proposed. Analyze proposed changes in laws, regulations and policies as to their implications to the department's programs. Devise strategies, procedures and new processes as required by new law, regulation or policy in order to keep the department in compliance with federal and state requirements; Research and analyze transportation issues and trends. Coordinates with the Department's Office of Performance-based Management in developing strategies to communicate the Department's achievements and performance to legislative and public stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications : The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Minimum Qualifications.

State Entry Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in a related field AND TWO (2) years of job-related experience OR an Associate's degree in a related field AND Three (3) years of job-related experience OR One (1) year of experience at position equivalent.

Agency Specific Qualifications : Possesses a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university Experience proofing, organizing, and managing a large volume of electronic documents Experience drafting, proofing, and finalizing written documents including letters, summaries / memos, and white papers briefings (or similar) targeted appropriately to the respective audience. Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, including Word formatting and graphics, PowerPoint and Excel spreadsheet programming

Important Information for All GDOT Jobs : The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection. In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant's work history and performance (documented in HR and / or Office files), PeopleSoft / employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), criminal background check, employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.