Policy Analyst

POSITION OVERVIEW

The BIPOC Caucus is seeking candidates for their Caucus Policy Analyst who will take the lead on caucus administration, communication and advancement of the caucus policy priorities.

The position will begin on June 24, 2024

While policy experience is important, the BIPOC Caucus values lived experience and the ability to connect legislative work with community priorities across the state, especially among communities of color that have been historically excluded from the legislative process. A successful candidate for this position will be able to bridge caucus management with an unwavering commitment to racial equity and justice.

The work history and experience of the successful candidate will include:Knowledge of:

General legislative procedures, rules, practices, and customsConstitutional, statutory, and administrative rules and lawsExisting legislation and its ramificationsHistorical knowledge on Oregon’s history Historical context of policiesCurrent bills in processRelevant legislative, institutional, economic, political, and social issuesExecutive and Judicial branch practices and their functions, Judicial branch practices, procedures, and policiesBudgets and budgetary practicesSkill in:

Written and verbal communicationCommunication with the mediaUsage of social media to influence opinionsData managementSocial MediaResearching policy issuesOffice managementEvent organizationWorking directly with people from diverse, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgroundsAbility to:

Read and process legal writing under tight time constraintsWork collaborativelyWrite policy briefs and anticipate questions about billsCondense large amounts of information into an easy-to-read formatTactfully navigate interactions with difficult individualsFind a balance among the positions of various membersRemain organized

HOW TO QUALIFY:Your application must demonstrate

Bachelor’s degree and three (3) to five (5) years of related experience.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate ability to perform the duties of the position may be considered.

Please attach a resume and cover letter that clearly states your experience and how it is applicable to this position. Applications received without both documents may not be reviewed.

TO APPLY

IF YOU ARE NOT A STATE EMPLOYEE: To apply for this position, follow the "Apply" link and complete the application & questions online. If this is your first time applying in our new system "Workday", you will need to create a new user profile. You can even drag and drop your resume into Workday and it will read and generate your Work History! Be sure to attach a cover letter and resume.

CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Login to Workday using the Career app on your Home Page. Prior to clicking "Apply", update your employee profile to reflect your Education, Skills, and Job History (including your current job).

Attach your current cover letter and resume. Applications submitted without both documents may not be reviewed. Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to you through this system. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.This announcement closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:Over the next two years, the Capitol Building will be undergoing extensive renovation and construction projects which may limit accessibility to employees. This will require Legislative employees to work both from home and within the building as the construction project dictates. While working from home, personal, stable, and high-speed internet access will be required to perform the functions of this position. There may be occasions that require employees scheduled to be working from home to report to the Capitol building. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable notice. However, employees may be required to report to the building on short notice. The Capitol building is located at 900 Court Street NE, Salem, OR 97301.

Oregon state government provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235. If you are requesting veterans' preference, you may receive an additional questionnaire in your Workday account. In order to ensure your privacy, we are asking that you complete the Veterans’ Questionnaire and attach your qualifying military documents at that time. This questionnaire will be sent to your Workday account after you submit your application. We ask that you complete the questionnaire before the application deadline; extensions may be granted if necessary and reasonable. For questions about documentation, please visit: Veterans Resources. Or call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666.

The salary in this job posting reflects the base salary without contributions to the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Employees eligible for PERS will have their salary increased by 6.95% and 6% will be automatically be subject to a mandatory employee contribution to PERS.

The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum and desired skills listed above.An offer including salary will not be extended until an equal pay analysis is completed pursuant to ORS 652.220 and 659A.357. An equal pay analysis will be conducted utilizing the education and work experience section of the legislative application.

Work Authorization: The Oregon State Legislature does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition, hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity. The Oregon State Legislature is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact Aimee Steketee, Human Resource Analyst, at aimee.steketee@oregonlegislature.gov or (503) 986-1373.The Oregon State Legislature is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Workforce Diversity.

For more information about the position visit: https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Oregon-State-Capitol/BIPOC-Caucus-Policy-Analyst_REQ-154184

Salary Range: $5,618 - $8,425 / MonthFTE: Full-Time