Reference #: 4583553 THE POSITION

The Department of Community and Economic Development's (DCED) mission is to encourage the shared prosperity of all Pennsylvanians by supporting good stewardship and sustainable development initiatives across our Commonwealth. With a keen eye toward diversity and inclusiveness, we act as advisors and advocates, providing strategic technical assistance, training, and financial resources to help our communities and industries flourish. We are looking for a forward-thinking individual with an analytical mind to serve as the liaison between Governor Shapiro's Policy Office and DCED. If you are a policy expert looking to make a difference in state government, do not miss this opportunity to join DCED's policy team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK You will excel as the Executive Policy Director at DCED if you thrive in an ever-changing work environment. Excellent communication skills are essential in this position as you will function independently to resolve issues on behalf of our executive team and keep in constant contact with Governor Shapiro's Office on all policy related topics. No day is the same, key job duties include:

Revising, tracking, and helping establish policies, as well as providing recommendations for consideration; Reviewing and analyzing legislation impacting DCED, including assisting other staff with developing policy positions on proposed legislation; Assisting with the budget development process by helping to draft and review the budget book program measures, program revision requests, department statements, and other budget-related narratives as requested; Drafting policy position papers, correspondence, and briefing material, including designing and conducting research on complex policy issues to develop recommendations as a part of the policy development process; Drafting and reviews testimony to state and federal legislative committees and ensuring that policy positions taken are consistent with established or proposed policies of the administration; and Coordinating the development of the agency's comments on federal and state rule-makings.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Three years as an Executive Policy Specialist 2; or Five years or more of policy analysis and planning experience; or A master's degree in policy analysis and planning, administration, or a closely related field; and two years of policy analysis and planning experience; or A Juris Doctor degree and two years of policy analysis and planning experience; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements: You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply: You must attach a cover letter and resume to your application for review by the hiring manager.  However, the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial trans ripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

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711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.