Oversight Assistant Director

Committee on Legislative Research

Definition: The Oversight Assistant Director is a non-partisan position, responsible for the overall direction and administration of the Oversight Division under the Committee on Legislative Research in the absence of the Director.

Supervision Received: Under the general supervision of the Oversight Division Director.

Supervision Exercised: Supervises all evaluation and support personnel as assigned by the Oversight Division Director.

Salary: $100,000 - $115,000

• Assist the Director with design and planning of all work products of the division.
• Direct, administer, and coordinate all the work and staff of the division along with the Director.
• Supervise the design and implementation of evaluations, investigations, inquiries, and special studies assigned to the division.
• Review prepared fiscal notes for the General Assembly.
• Assist in providing administrative supervision of the planning, preparation, and justification of the division's budget.
• Act as a liaison with outside entities concerning the policy, procedures, and activities of the office.
• Assist in developing and implementing a comprehensive training program for division staff.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of a recruiting program for qualified personnel.
• Conduct staff meetings and planning sessions to identify problems and alternative solutions to maintain division effectiveness.
• Maintain effective working relationships with staff at various levels in other State agencies.
• Implement inquiry techniques and establish policies for gathering data for program review and investigation efforts.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned by the Director.

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of high-level management and/or program planning and development of a large office.
• Broad working knowledge of the legislative process.
• Ability to present information to a committee during a hearing of the General Assembly.
• Ability to work long hours under strict deadlines.
• At least 2 years of experience in fiscal analysis and program evaluations, with knowledge of State agencies.
• Ability to direct and supervise staff.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business or public administration, management, or a related field.
• Significant coursework in program planning, management, training, and quantitative methods/statistics.