What are the responsibilities and job description for the Policy Aide position at Hennepin County?
Intergovernmental Relations is seeking an experienced professional to support the work of the department’s staff lobbyists. The Policy Aide position will work with county employees in policy development and coordination and occasionally external stakeholders to support development and implementation of the county’s lobbying program.
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Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Government Center, 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415, and remote as job duties require. The department maintains a work environment in which staff are not required to be onsite unless necessary. Meetings may occasionally require travel around the Twin Cities. This includes frequent travel and near daily presence at and to the State Capitol to participate in the work of the Intergovernmental Relations team while the legislature is in session or otherwise conducting business. Work hours are Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with the ability to work occasionally after hours during the legislative session as needed. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis.
About the position type:
This position is a full-time, benefit earning position.
Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Government Center, 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415, and remote as job duties require. The department maintains a work environment in which staff are not required to be onsite unless necessary. Meetings may occasionally require travel around the Twin Cities. This includes frequent travel and near daily presence at and to the State Capitol to participate in the work of the Intergovernmental Relations team while the legislature is in session or otherwise conducting business. Work hours are Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with the ability to work occasionally after hours during the legislative session as needed. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis.
About the position type:
This position is a full-time, benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as an Administrative Assistant, Intermediate.
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Note: You must attach a resume and cover letter with your application materials to be considered for this position.
In this position, you will:
- Analyze county programs for potential policy options to address unmet needs and opportunities that support work of program managers, department directors, and other county leaders; develop policy proposals and potential legislation; coordinate the development of legislative advocacy materials.
- Support department staff; assist in the development of the annual state and federal legislative platforms; facilitate internal grassroots advocacy; maintain good working relationships with the Association of Minnesota Counties and its affiliates, Minnesota Inter-County Association (MICA), and other local government associations; cover legislative hearings as needed.
- Monitor and track legislative bills and hearings and maintain legislative tracking system; research legislative history, conduct legislative analysis at the local, state, and federal levels.
- Survey programs and advocacy among Minnesota local governments, providers, and stakeholders, to develop joint advocacy plans to advance Hennepin County’s priorities.
- Synthesize data and information from state and federal agencies for use in reporting to county staff and commissioners; attend stakeholder meetings and summarize outcomes; track legislation and outcomes for end-of-session reporting; update and maintain the IGR SharePoint site.
- Schedule meetings, organize materials, and lead internal and external stakeholder meetings.
Need to have:
- One of the following:
- Six or more years in general administrative work related to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position.
- Note: General administrative work is defined as the administration and/or management of programs, policies, and/or budgets.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in public administration, business administration, or other field appropriate to the position and two years of experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position.
- Six or more years in general administrative work related to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position.
- Access to reliable transportation to travel within the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and Saint Paul) and occasionally throughout Minnesota.
- Experience:
- With lobbying or legislative/government work.
- With Minnesota state legislative process and protocols.
- With local and state government policies.
- Working with coalitions on legislative and policy matters.
- Conducting legislative research and analyzing legislation and administrative rules.
- Writing for elected and appointed government officials.
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
- Ability to:
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees, other stakeholders, state and federal legislators, and local and state elected or appointed government officials.
- Lead work groups and teams to achieve favorable results.
- Prepare background and analysis of policy issues.
- Synthesizes data and information from state and federal agencies to create reports; express complex and technical ideas clearly and concisely.
- Work on issues at the heart of racial disparities.
- Strong computer skills.
About the department:
Intergovernmental Relations coordinates the development of the county's legislative proposals and actively pursues the legislative platform approved by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners. IGR coordinates the county's lobbying activities with federal, state and local governments.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Watch this video for application best practices and tips.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Talent Acquisition Division
Hennepin County Human Resources Department
HR.ServiceCenter@hennepin.us
612-348-7855
Intergovernmental Relations coordinates the development of the county's legislative proposals and actively pursues the legislative platform approved by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners. IGR coordinates the county's lobbying activities with federal, state and local governments.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Watch this video for application best practices and tips.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Talent Acquisition Division
Hennepin County Human Resources Department
HR.ServiceCenter@hennepin.us
612-348-7855
Salary : $60,433 - $92,345
