Chief of Staff

New York State Civil Service Chief of Staff Hauppauge, New York Apply Now

Occupational Category : Administrative or General Management

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Salary Grade : 38

Bargaining Unit : M / C - Managerial / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range : From $90,000 to $95,000 Annually

Employment Type : Full-Time

Appointment Type : Permanent

Jurisdictional Class : Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage : 25%

Workweek : Mon-Fri

Workday : From 9 AM to 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County : Suffolk

Street Address : 250 Veterans Highway

City : Hauppauge

State : NY

Duties Description

Overview : The Chief of Staff for NYS Senator Monica R. Martinez is a senior leadership role responsible for managing both the Albany and Long Island district offices. This position oversees legislative strategy, office operations, team management, and constituent services to ensure the Senator’s priorities are effectively executed. As the principal advisor to the Senator, the Chief of Staff provides strategic guidance, manages key relationships, and ensures the efficient functioning of the offices in alignment with the Senator’s goals.

Key Responsibilities :

• Leadership and Office Management : Oversee teams in both the Albany and Long Island offices, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with the Senator’s goals and priorities. Manage day-to-day office operations while ensuring office systems and protocols are consistently followed to enhance efficiency and collaboration. Recruit, train, and mentor new employees and interns to build a strong, effective team capable of meeting the demands of a fast-paced legislative environment.
• Legislative Oversight and Policy Support : Collaborate with the Legislative Director to develop and execute strategies which advance the Senator’s policy goals. Provide oversight on legislative initiatives, ensuring thorough research, alignment with district priorities, and effective stakeholder engagement. Support budget negotiations by identifying key district priorities, preparing data-driven advocacy materials, and securing critical funding.
• Constituent and Stakeholder Engagement : Oversee constituent services to ensure timely and effective responses to inquiries and cases. Manage external communications, including media relations, press releases, and public statements, while maintaining the Senator’s public image and messaging. Foster relationships with local governments, advocacy groups, and stakeholders, and coordinate outreach events to strengthen community ties.
• Strategic Advising and Relationship Management : Act as the Senator’s primary liaison with Senate leadership, Assembly offices, the Executive Chamber, state agencies, and other key entities. Provide strategic advice on voting decisions and legislative priorities, focusing on district relevance and political implications during election years. Represent the Senator in high-level meetings and negotiations, ensuring her positions and district needs are effectively communicated.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Experience :

Additional Comments : Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes, cover letters, and references to Martinez@nysenate.gov. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This position involves occasional travel to Albany during session days and offers a salary range of $90,000 to $95,000, based on experience. This recruitment will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant.

The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from :

The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender / sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest / criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Notes on Applying : Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes, cover letters, and references to Martinez@nysenate.gov.

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Salary : $90,000 - $95,000