Serving as a senior advisor and expert to a subcommittee chair, this position involves advanced-level responsible work. The Policy Chief performs complex analytical tasks that may inform state policy and manages the functions of a standing subcommittee, providing policy advice to members and House leadership. This role focuses on human services programs, including child welfare, mental health, substance abuse, developmental disability policy, elder services, domestic violence, and human trafficking.
Responsibilities
Maintain a high level of expertise in the subcommittee subject area and monitor all significant changes and activities
Conceptualize and conduct studies related to subject area policy
Prepare legislation to solve problems identified by the subcommittee chair, other subcommittee members, subcommittee staff, and the public
Plan and coordinate the preparation of research projects and other major subcommittee documents
Coordinate the planning of subcommittee meetings with the chair and staff and present subcommittee findings when appropriate
Prepare necessary subcommittee reports and budget documents
Participate in formulating and implementing policies and procedures for the subcommittee
Brief legislators verbally or in writing on issues to be discussed in committee, on the floor, or with constituents
Prepare or review written and oral communication initiated in response to inquiries from Legislators, subcommittee or unit staff, and the public
Consult and maintain communication with agencies and organizations to identify issues which require legislative attention
Maintain oversight on executive branch agencies within the jurisdictional area and investigate operations which deviate from an expected or statutory norm
Select, train, discipline, and evaluate the performance of staff employees
Assist in planning workloads, workflows, deadlines, work objectives, and time utilization with employees
Perform other related duties as required
Requirements
Knowledge of the legislative process
Knowledge of program evaluation techniques
Knowledge of legal terminology and legal research
Knowledge of computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs
Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis
Knowledge of Florida state government, legislative rules, and procedures
Knowledge of the subject matter under the jurisdiction of the subcommittee
Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and management
Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, and organization
Ability to communicate effectively and concisely verbally and in writing
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Ability to take action in situations which lack clear direction
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the demands of the public
Ability to conduct meetings and make presentations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to plan, organize, direct work, and evaluate results and alternative strategies
Ability to utilize research and analytical skills
Ability to process large amounts of information from diverse sources and to integrate that information into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials
Ability to be resourceful and act independently
Ability to organize and implement sound management skills which result in an effective coordinated function
Ability to do short- and long-range program project planning
Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Ability to assess budgetary needs
Ability to formulate policies
Ability to supervise people
Ability to train others
Bachelor
-s degree from an accredited college or university and seven years of professional administrative, research, policy analysis, or program planning and evaluation experience
Master
-s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience
Doctorate or juris doctorate from an accredited college or university can substitute for two years of the required experience
Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education
Important Details
Financial disclosure: Pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, F.S., this position is required to electronically file a Form 1
Statement of Financial Interests with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire
Application Process
Send a cover letter, resume, and completed Florida Legislature Employment Application
About the Company
The Florida House of Representatives includes the Health & Human Services Committee and the Human Services Subcommittee.
