Deputy Director, Office of Government Affairs - Non-Merit

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Office of Law.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.  

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note:  Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.  

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.  

The Deputy Director works with the Director to guide and support the Baltimore County Executive’s legislative priorities on the local, state and federal levels of government. The Deputy Director is not only a liaison between the Administration and other levels of legislative bodies in the state, the Deputy Director assists managing the daily work of the office and its legislative staff.  

Essential Job Functions 

• Organizes policy research, data and information on specific issues, legislative proposals, and actions in other jurisdictions to inform the development of Baltimore County policy priorities and positions on the state and local levels.
• Crafts memos and other materials in collaboration with county agencies regarding policy positions at the local and state levels. 
• Coordinates with the Executive Office Communications and Scheduling, and Departmental leaders as necessary, to gather information for press statements, fact sheets, and web content related to legislative initiatives.
• Oversees bill tracking and departmental review process for State legislation; runs regular reports on priority bills and communicates regularly with departmental liaisons to ensure County bill positions and testimony adequately reflect the needs of the County.
• Manages the monitoring of and reporting on state and local legislative hearings and committee meetings. 
• Manages the preparation of weekly notes of Council work sessions, legislative meetings, and other relevant meeting of the Baltimore County Council or Baltimore County Delegation of the Maryland General Assembly.
• Support the resolution of constituent issues that come through elected officials’ offices, including outreach to relevant agencies, providing timely responses and follow-up with officials’ offices, and tracking engagement.
• Delivers informational memos, briefing materials, policy analysis and presentations on behalf of Baltimore County at internal and external meetings. 
• Other duties as may be assigned to support the legislative and intergovernmental responsibilities of the Office.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, political science, or related disciplines
PLUS
Minimum of five years of experience in government or equivalent profession.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Ability to oversee major projects and balance multiple priorities and tasks
• Experience reviewing and analyzing legislation, regulations, issue briefs, or related materials
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a dynamic team;
• Flexibility; ability to flex schedule to accommodate evening hearings, work sessions, and occasional events
• Proficiency with Office Applications and Web-based systems, including SharePoint, Word, Excel, and Microsoft Teams.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Deputy Director, Office of Government Affairs - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

Salary : $49 - $80