Position: Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs

Organization: Florida Department of Management Services, State of Florida http://www.dms.myflorida.com

Pay Range: $55,000 to $60,000

Location: With its canopied roads shaded by moss-draped oaks, temperate climate and

nationally renowned park system, Tallahassee is truly a gem within Florida – a state that has created nearly 900,000 private-sector jobs in just four and a half years and offers its workers an excellent quality of life with no state income tax. The Capital City shares a deep-rooted history and culture with ample doses of fun and authenticity. Tallahassee is home to two major research universities, a community college, the epicenter of state government, hundreds of industry association headquarters and multiple private sector interests. It is in close proximity to the crystal clear waters of Destin and Mexico Beach, the old-Florida charm of St. George Island, the Nature Coast, and the hospitality of several quaint South Georgia towns. The city boasts several public A-rated elementary, middle and high schools that consistently exceed the highest of state and national standards, in addition to various private school options for families. Two regional hospitals offer services to more than a half million people in the metropolitan area and include satellite emergency rooms, urgent care centers and outpatient clinics conveniently located in every corner of the city. Tallahassee residents are treated to a three-time College Football National Championship team in their own backyard and the city routinely hosts major concerts and entertainment events at venues such as the Leon County Civic Center, Ruby Diamond Theater and Cascades Park. Explore upcoming events and activities in Tallahassee: http://www.visittallahassee.com/ and http://www.tallahasseedowntown.com/.

Position Summary: The Department of Management Services is seeking an experienced deputy

legislative affairs professional. The Deputy Legislative Affairs Director is primarily responsible for assisting the Director in the development, coordination, advocacy andimplementationoftheDepartment’slegislativeandbudgetpriorities.Inaddition, the position is responsible for tracking, monitoring and coordinating bill analysis for legislation of potential impact to the Department. The position will also facilitate timely and accurate responses to request for information and constituent inquiries. In addition, the Deputy Legislative Affairs professional will assist with scheduling, travel and any other special projects as assigned.

Organization Background: Though Florida boasts the third largest population in the country, our state

workforce comparatively ranks among the smallest in the nation on a per capitabasis.Thisratioofresidentstostateemployeesreflectstheidealsofourstatewideleaders,whoprizeefficiencyandproductivityamongourstateworkforce, and encourage timely, creative and cost-effective resolutions to the issues impacting the taxpayers of our state. Though Florida is richly diverse in both population and landscape, residents across our state do share some universally accepted principles: Floridians expect transparency from their governmentalentitiesandaccountabilityoftheirelectedandappointedofficials.

The Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency responsible for managing various business-related functions throughout state government. Under the direction of Florida Governor Rick Scott and the executive leadership team at DMS, the agency oversees the real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, private prisons,andfleetandfederalpropertyassistanceprogramsutilizedthroughoutFlorida’sstategovernment.TheDepartmentofManagementServicesisreliedupon to establish, maintain and improve the business processes used by state employees in doing their jobs to serve our Floridians. Department of Management Services staff facilitates the delivery of these programs and services and provides toolsandtrainingtobolstertheefficiencyandeffectivenessofthestate’sworkforce. It is amidst this backdrop that the Florida Department of Management Services strives to achieve its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.” Under the leadership of DMS Secretary Chad Poppell, DMS employees strive to embody four pillars a daily basis: establishing a process-oriented mindset; challenging the statusquo;creatingefficiencies;andrespectingstateemployees.

Organization Culture: Florida’sstateemployeeworkforceisknownforitsprofessionalism,transparency,

adaptability, and focus on customer service. It is the expectation of department leadershipthatthesetenetsholdtruewithintheOfficeofLegislativeAffairsaswell.

Reporting Relationships: The Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs irector reports to the Director of

Legislative Affairs who reports to the Chief of Staff. The Chief of Staff reports to the Secretary of the Department of Management Services. The Secretary is a direct report to the Governor.

Position Responsibilities: SpecificresponsibilitiesoftheDeputyDirectorofLegislativeAffairswillinclude,

but not be limited to, the following:• Act as liaison between the Department and members of the Legislature,

Cabinet, stakeholder groups and respective staff.• Responsible for assisting with the development, coordination, and

communicationoftheDepartment’slegislativeandbudgetpriorities.

• CoordinatestheDepartment’simplementationofstatutorychanges,budgetand proviso language directives.

• Facilitate timely and accurate responses to request for information from the Legislature, staff and constituents across the state.

• Coordinate and manage high-priority projects involving numerous key parties.• Attend and represent the Department in Legislative committee meetings.• Track, monitor and coordinating bill analysis for legislation of potential impact

to the Department. • Schedule and organize the legislative affairs calendar and travel.

CandidateProfileExperience: TheDeputyLegislativeAffairsDirectorshouldpossessthefollowingqualifications:

• Atleastthreeyears’experienceworkinginFlorida’sExecutiveorLegislativeBranches of government.

• Atleastthreeyears’experienceprovidingsupportandreports(verbalandwritten) to senior management or department head.

• Ability to produce professional/executive level written work products.• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.• Familiarity with interfacing with executive level professionals in the public or

private sectors.• ExperiencewithFlorida’sPublicRecordsLaw.• ExpertisewithLobbyToolsandMicrosoftOfficeSuite.• Abilitytoinfluenceandmotivateinterestedparties.• Ability to register as a Florida lobbyist and represent DMS before legislative

branch.• Ability to appropriately prioritize multiple high-priority projects and meet internal

and external deadlines.• ProficiencyinMicrosoftOfficeSuiteandMicrosoftOutlook

Personal Characteristics: The Deputy Legislative Affairs Director should possess the following personal

characteristics:• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working

relationships with the Legislative branch, board members, commission members, and associates.

• Embody a high level of integrity, work ethic and discipline. • Possessadriveforexcellence,improvement,andefficiency.• Must be able to work well in a team environment.• Political astuteness, with an ability to grasp relevant issues and understand

relationships,potentialconflictsbetweenstakeholdersandpossiblesolutionsfor resolution.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Excellent skills in planning, coordinating, organization of administrative functions.

• Possess a stable work history and have the ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment and conform to tight deadlines.

• Ability to represent the Department in clear, effective, and compelling manner.• Established rapport and credibility. • Ability to prioritize, plan and execute multiple, complicated and continuing

assignments in a timely manner.• Strong personal and professional motivation to produce results aligned with the

DMS’goalsandobjectives.

Education: Completion of a four-year degree from an accredited college or university or

equivalent experience Is required. Emphasis will be placed on education in the fieldsofcommunications,politicalscience,businessadministration,businessmanagement,publicadministration,orarelatedfield.Anadvanceddegreeindesirable.

Recruiting Contact: Heather Best Director of Human Resources Florida Department of Management Services Telephone: 850-488-2410 Email:heather.best@dms.myflorida.com

TheStateofFloridaisanEqualOpportunityEmployer/AffirmativeActionEmployer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicantsrequiringareasonableaccommodation,asdefinedbytheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct,mustcontacttheDMSHumanResources(HR)Officeat(850)488-2707.DMSrequestsapplicantsnotifyHRinadvancetoallowsufficienttime to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

The State of Florida and the Department of Management Services participates in E-Verify. This federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.