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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
Duties and Responsibilities
- 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.
Capability Requirements
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.
How to Apply:
Submit cover letter, resume, and transcripts to Julie Morff, Director – 201 West Capitol Avenue, Room 132, Jefferson City, MO 65101 or email to julie.morff@lr.mo.gov no later than September 30, 2024.