Operations & Policy Analyst 2 ' Legislative Analyst (Limited Duration)
Oregon Department of Transportation
Public Transportation Division
Policy & Strategic Investment Unit
Salem
Salary Range: $4,998 - $7,647
The role:
Do you have experience legislative process and policy making? We are looking for a legislative analyst in Salem! Join us for this upcoming legislation session to coordinate legislative agendas, respond to legislative requests and engage with partners in the legislative process as the 2025 Oregon Legislative Session prioritizes action on a comprehensive transportation package. This position is based in ODOT's Public Transportation Division (PTD) and will focus on support for bicycle and pedestrian investments, Safe Routes to School, rail services and public transit across Oregon. Apply today!
This is a limited duration appointment that is expected to end on or before October 31, 2025. Limited duration appointments are benefits eligible and have a designated maximum length of service. This position has the potential to become permanent.
We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you'll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through our values, commitments, strategies and actions.
A day in the life:
• Support PTD's proposal, development and evaluation of state legislative concepts, processes and procedures.
• Identify and monitor bills with potential impacts to PTD.
• Track activities in the legislative process for bills that relate to PTD program areas.
• Research, analyze and evaluate possible policy, program and process changes, reviewing financial information and statistical data.
• Prepare deliverables that document findings and provide recommendations to staff and leadership.
• Draft testimony, presentations and materials to be shared with legislators and their staff.
• Track and attend hearings relevant to PTD and report back to staff and leadership.
• Coordinate and communicate with external partners.
• Work together with subject matter experts to complete bill reviews, complete evaluations and develop recommendations on proposed bills.
• Support the development and execution of a legislative strategy.
• Support the implementation of legislative changes, Oregon Administration Rule amendments and law changes.
• Create and write legislative updates to information management and staff.
• Perform analysis, studies and other activities requested by agency and division leadership.
• Hybrid work options available, but expected to attend key meetings and hearings in Salem at the Oregon Legislature and ODOT's offices. Occasional overnight travel throughout Oregon.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.
What's in it for you:
• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. The salary range listed is the non-PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!
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Minimum qualifications:
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of experience in professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
OR
A bachelor's degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, finance, political science, or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; AND two (2) years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
Special qualifications:
Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.
What we'd like to see:
If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward.
• Oregon legislature experience preferred.
• At least two (2) years of experience working in the legislative process or working as a legislative staffer or lobbyist.
• Skilled in effectively collaborating and influencing diverse groups to achieve common goals, as well as excelling in independent work.
• Demonstrated experience writing legislative bill analysis, summary reports and issue briefs and excellent verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse interested parties to build strong working relationships with key partners.
• Demonstrated experience in project management with a proven track record of successfully directing and delivering projects.
• Demonstrated experience planning, developing, drafting and evaluating policy development.
Learn more and apply:
This recruitment closes at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 2, 2024.
Please note that we can only accept applications through our website.
Questions? Call 503-779-9733 or email ODOTRecruitmentJB@odot.oregon.gov.
ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer