LEGISLATIVE & COMMUNICATIONS LIAISON - 60047299

Requisition No: 862176 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: LEGISLATIVE & COMMUNICATIONS LIAISON - 60047299

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60047299 

Salary:  $55,000 to $65,000 

Posting Closing Date: 10/07/2025 

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THIS IS AN ANTICIPATED VACANCY.

DESCRIPTION

• This is a highly responsible position requiring knowledge of the Florida Statues and Federal Child Welfare regulations. The incumbent must be able to work independently with mutliple entities within the Department to collect, analyze, and concisely produce various work products for both internal and external stakeholders.

• Prepare legislative budget requests based on input from field, program office staff, and leadership and work with Budget staff to finalize documents for the legislative budget process.
• Prepare substantive legislative policy proposals, bill analysis, and bill language with input from field, program office staff, and leadership.
• Ensure timely processing of analysis of legislative bills as filed during legislative session.
• Track progress of bills and amendments, prepare updates for Office of Quality and Innovation staff and complete end of session overview of bills of interest.
• Prepare presentations for Committee meetings and packets for Office of Quality and Innovation Leadership for both Federal and State meetings.
• Coordinate and ensure the timely completion of various federal reports.
• Research and coordinate responses to requests from Legislators and Committee Staff regarding child welfare questions.
• Ensure timely preparation and processing of all Legislatively Mandated Reports that fall under the Office of Quality and Innovation
• Develop and coordinate Implementation Plans for legislation that passed.
• Complete special project assignments and duties as requested. 

REQUIREMENTS

This position requires strong written and oral communication skills, time management skills, knowledge of the legislative process,  knowledge of the budget process, and the ability to work collaboratively to coordinate information from various sources into one response.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure timely processing of analysis of legislative bills as filed during legislative session.
• Read, understand, and apply complicated and detailed regulations and policy directives, particularly those related to Departmental licensing policy.
• Track progress of bills and amendments, prepare updates for Office of Quality and Innovation staff and complete end of session overview of bills of interest.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate records and reports.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in social work, political science, or related area of study from an accredited college or university required. 

Work Experience Requirements:

At minimum, 1-2 years’ experience in policy analysis and management, with preference given to work specifically with Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and Federal Child Welfare regulations.

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The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time 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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.