Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
The Legislative Office is recruiting to fill one (1) Staff Services Manager I (Specialist) position located in Sacramento.
Under the general direction of the Deputy Secretary for Legislative Affairs, the incumbent will function as the Legislative Manager for the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), and will assume the duties of the Deputy Secretary in his/her absence. In addition, the incumbent will perform tasks regarding a variety of emerging issues as they relate to agriculture and legislation including: air and water quality and supply, energy and land use, endangered species, environmental protection, agricultural economics, agricultural labor, animal health issues, federal grant programs, and the budget process. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Serve as CDFA’s Legislative Manager and manage the Department’s legislative issues.
• Independently provide expert consultative services and briefings to the Deputy Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Undersecretary, Secretary, and Division staff by communicating the feasibility, impact, or potential of various legislative issues that may affect CDFA.
• Attend various meetings with industry representatives, other agencies, local representatives, and/or department staff to discuss legislation.
• Provide updates and briefings to the appropriate Executive Office staff and/or department staff on legislative issues. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for completing or coordinating any actions that need to be taken as a result of a hearing and/or meeting.
• On a daily basis, discuss departmental issues regarding technical assistance on legislation with legislative committee consultants, legislators’ staff, members of the Governor’s Office, departmental and agency legislative coordinators, Department of Finance staff, and representatives of agriculture industry groups and local government.
• Perform complex legislative analyses related to department programs and designs; research and prepare legislative proposals, analyses, amendments, and position papers on proposed or pending legislation.
• Coordinate the development of CDFA’s annual legislative program, including advising the Secretariat and program management on the feasibility, risks and strategy related to individual proposals. Responsible for coordinating the proposal/s through the legislative process.
• Review all bill analyses and Enrolled Bill Reports from CDFA divisions on issues assigned to ensure that all points are discussed, information is accurate, and positions supported and are appropriate, prior to submission to the Deputy Secretary for Legislative Affairs and the Secretary.
• Attend committee hearings on legislation of interest and testify before members of the Legislature on bills that impact the department.
• Develop and provide Legislative Bill Analysis Training to department staff on a yearly basis.
Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
The duties of this position are primarily conducted indoors. Office equipment includes a computer, with various software programs, including e-mail, a telephone with voicemail, and stationary filing drawers and bins.
Regular or recurring telework may occur as part of the incumbent’s ongoing regular schedule in accordance with CDFA’s Telework Policy.
Travel throughout California and outside of the State may be required on an occasional basis.