Job Posting: LEGISLATIVE MANAGER

Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation

JC-445750
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LEGISLATIVE MANAGER
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER III

$9,293.00 - $10,550.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 8/23/2024

Job Description and Duties

The Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (GO-LUCI) seeks to fill a permanent, full-time Staff Services Manager III positions in the Legislative Affairs Office.

Under the general direction of the GO-LUCI Legislative Director, the incumbent in this position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the department’s legislative program. At a high level, the incumbent both manages the development of the organization’s legislative recommendations, including coordination between GO-LUCI legislative staff and program staff throughout the agency and its sub-entities; also serves as the principal analyst and legislative subject matter expert on the most important, impactful, or sensitive legislative issues. The incumbent is additionally responsible for ensuring the primary identification of legislation presenting potential impacts to GO-LUCI and recommending appropriate strategies to the Legislative Director and Executive Staff regarding the passage or defeat of legislation.
The incumbent in this position will regularly represent GO-LUCI policies and positions before legislators, their staff, Department of Finance, external entities, other Administration partners; and as needed, the Governor’s Office. The position regularly coordinates and manages cross-functional task forces within and between program areas; not only to identify impacts of pending legislation, but to develop appropriate recommendations and strategies on budget engagement, external inquiries, or other politically sensitive issues with a legislative touchstone. As part of this role, the incumbent also meets regularly with leadership and program managers to convey information regarding legislative action and/or to resolve sensitive legislative issues.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

The positions at GO-LUCI may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the GO-LUCI Telework Policy and/or future program need.
All GO-LUCI employees must reside in California upon appointment.

  • GO-LUCI is located in Sacramento, directly across from the State Capitol.
  • Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
  • Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.).
  • Daily use of personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
  • Occasional extended hours outside of normal working business hours may be required.
  • Reasonably expected to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 15 lbs. 

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-445750
Position #(s):
368-695-4802-XXX
Working Title:
LEGISLATIVE MANAGER
Classification:
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER III
$9,293.00 - $10,550.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
AT MANAGER'S DISCRETION
Work Week:
MONDAY - FRIDAY

Department Information

The Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (GO-LUCI) serves the Governor and his Cabinet as staff for long-range planning and research and constitutes the comprehensive state planning agency. GO-LUCI assists the Governor and the Administration in planning, research, policy development, and legislative analysis. GO-LUCI formulates long-range state goals and policies to address land use, climate change, population growth and distribution, urban expansion, infrastructure development, groundwater sustainability and drought response, and resource protection. The department's budget programs include State Planning and Policy Development, Strategic Growth Council, California Volunteers, Office of Community Partnership and Strategic Communication, Racial Equity Commission, and Youth Empowerment Commission. GO-LUCI is a fast-paced, creative work environment that requires staff to have strong collaboration skills, an ability to quickly respond to changing policy needs, and a positive attitude and sense of humor. Proven commitment to creating a work environment that celebrates diverse backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences.


To learn more about GO-LUCI (formerly OPR), please visit our website: https://opr.ca.gov/

Please note: Main communication for this position will be through email.  Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Special Requirements

A completed and detailed Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) must be received in the Human Resources Office or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes, Cover Letters, Statement of Qualifications, etc. DO NOT replace the required STD 678.

All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must submit an evaluation of this degree to determine the US equivalency. If you need an evaluation, you can visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website to find organizations that provide these services. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under "Minimum Requirements."

For experience and education to qualify during the application screening process and to ensure that MQs can be determined, you must include all employment history on the STD 678, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Your application package without this information may be disqualified and/or you may experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted. If it is determined that you do not meet the MQs, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Completed application package (STD 678 and applicable or required documents) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission. For those who must submit their application packages via the postal service, please reference the above Job Control and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s)" section. Do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire with STD 678. This page is for examination purposes only.

Please Note: You may need to pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to a final offer of employment. To find and take an exam, visit CalHR’s CalCareers website.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 8/23/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
Attn: Human Resources Office, RPA OPR24017
1400 10th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
Human Resources Office, RPA OPR24017
1400 10th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Monday through Friday (except holidays)
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
  • Demonstrated expert knowledge and understanding of the formal and informal aspects of the legislative process generally as well as the Administration’s legislative policies and procedure.
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills, with experience presenting complex or controversial information to all levels both internal and external to the organization.
  • Strong analytical skills to organize and prioritize large volumes of varied documents including confidential materials, assimilate and evaluate input from various sources, develop alternative courses of action and make objective recommendations.
  • Ability to operate under frequently urgent and changing conditions and be able to demonstrate consistently sound judgment.
  • Ability to develop and sustain trust of others; develop cooperative working relationships, reason logically and creatively; utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex governmental and legislative problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with minimum direction and supervision, to initiate action independently, to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, to learn new tasks quickly, and to be responsive to stakeholders and management policy.
  • Experience managing and resolving conflicts and disagreements in a positive and constructive manner to minimize negative impact and maintain a high level of professional integrity.


Benefits

Employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and collective bargaining agreements.

Some added benefits we offer include:
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Alternate work schedules
  • Flexible work hours
  • Hybrid schedule
  • Nearby cafes and restaurants
  • Walking distance to public transit
For more details about employee benefits, visit the California Department of Human Resources website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources Office
(916) 322-2318
recruitments@opr.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Office
(916) 322-2318
alanna.dayton@opr.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Disclosure Requirements

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete the Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) within 30 days of appointment and once per year. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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