Legislative Affairs Intern (Program Assistant) Part-Time HOURLY
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Lexington County, SC - USA
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Job Summary
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Under general supervision of the Policy Director supports the agencys legislative and government affairs functions by actively assisting with the analysis tracking and coordination of legislative and regulatory matters. Plays a key role in managing constituent and legislative inquiries to ensure timely and accurate responses. Contributes to the development of updates reports and other written materials that support the Office of Legislative Affairs engagement with the General Assembly and other stakeholders.
* Conduct research on legislative regulatory and policy matters affecting the Department. Prepare summaries background materials legislative updates and other information to assist staff with review analysis and preparation for meetings or discussions.
* Monitor legislation and legislative activity maintain tracking information coordinate and schedule legislative meetings and monitor relevant deadlines. Receive route and track legislative and constituent inquiries assist with bill review and fiscal impact coordination and attend legislative committee meetings or provide support at the State House as needed.
* Assist with tracking regulations and monitoring applicable regulatory deadlines. Support Office of Legislative Affairs coordination with Department programs and stakeholders involved in the regulatory process.
* Provide project operational and administrative support for the Office of Legislative Affairs including meeting preparation correspondence records organization and information requests. Assist with special projects and other activities supporting the functions of the office.
* Performs other duties as assigned related to the position.- Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements:A high school diploma and relevant program experience. A bachelors degree may be substituted for the required program experience.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Agency Additional Requirements:Completed at least three years of a bachelors degree preferably in Political Science Government Affairs Communications Public Health Public Policy or related degree or field.Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications subject to approval by the SCDPH Chief Human Resources Officer or their delegate.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.- Additional Comments
EEO:The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation) national origin age (40 or older) disability or genetic information.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesnt impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the States Disaster Plan which includes hazardous weather Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid drivers license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers a Retirement Plan benefits forTemporary Part Time-HOURLY Employees positions that includes:
Required Experience:
Intern
