Employment Type

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | LRC | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Legislative | Legislative Research Commission

Location

702 Capitol Ave
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Legislative Research Commission is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director for Research. This position is nonpartisan in nature and requires the ability to work with neutrality in a politically charged environment.
The Legislative Research Commission provides staff support to the Kentucky General Assembly. The agency offers unique opportunities to people seeking fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding careers. LRC staff members provide diverse services and are united by the common purpose of supporting the branch of government closest to the people.
This is a permanent, full-time position with benefits including health and life insurance; retirement plan; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. Compensatory time is awarded on an hour-for-hour basis with prior approval.
Job Duties:

• Support the work of the Director to advance the mission of the agency.
• Coordinate the research efforts of nonpartisan staff as assigned by legislative or jurisdictional committee action or as requested by individual legislators.
• Consult and advise study teams on research design, ensuring the most appropriate quantitative and qualitative methodologies are used.
• Review legislation calling for staff studies, creation of task forces, or hiring of outside consultants to conduct studies on behalf of agency.
• Review survey design, develop sampling plans, and advise on survey administration.
• Coordinate and present staff training on research methods.
• Coordinate the Graduate Fellows Program for Kentucky graduate students and agency committees.
• Maintain staff by interviewing, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and legal work environment.
• Lead staff by communicating job expectations and plans; by monitoring and appraising job results; and by providing coaching, counseling, and disciplinary measures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Expertise in academic and policy research standards.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Familiarity with the legislative process.
• Ability to explain the agency research process and standards to various audiences.
• Proficiency with current office technology, including office IT general business software such as Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Successful experience developing budgets.
• Administrative experience developing and implementing agency mission and goals.
• Ability to lead in a responsible, respectful manner to ensure a healthy, productive agency.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet specific deadlines.

Minimum Requirements