POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Director of Government
Relations, Compliance and Procedures, the Administrator – Government Relations
and Procedures performs highly confidential and complex administrative
functions in support of the day-to-day operations of the Office of Government
Relations, Compliance and Procedures as well as monitors bills introduced to
the Maryland General Assembly. The
incumbent of this position assists in the development and maintenance of the
school system’s legislative program. The
Administrator – Government Relations and Procedures reviews, analyzes and
drafts administrative procedures. Special assignments are received
through conferences, written instructions and requests from the Director.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Assists in
developing and maintaining the school system’s legislative program;
Monitors
all bills introduced into the General Assembly,
Assists in ascertaining
the impact of pertinent bills on PGCPS and developing positions to be
recommended to the Policy and Governance Committee on select pieces of
legislation;
Drafts and
submits written testimony before committees of the General Assembly on bills
that the Board of Education has taken a position or as reflected in its
legislative program;
Testifies
or prepares oral testimony to be delivered by the Superintendent of Schools or Board Chair, as
appropriate, and represents PGCPS at hearings and legislative sessions to further
PGCPS’ strategic objectives;
Assists in
working with public education advocates, such as Green Street Coalition, the
Legislative Committee of the Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE)
and the Public School Superintendents Association of Maryland (PSSAM);
Monitors
regulatory and policy issues presented by the Maryland State Board of Education
at its monthly meetings and determines their impact upon PGCPS;
Assists
with the development and implementation of effective internal controls for
tracking and monitoring education legislation, ascertaining the potential
impact upon PGCPS of pertinent bills, identifying the division/department responsible
for the implementation of these bills;
Provides guidance to school-based administrators and department
heads regarding the interpretation and implementation of various administrative
procedures;
Assists with drafting and reviewing administrative procedures to
align with Board policies and in compliance with federal and state laws and
regulations; and
Performs other
duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Considerable
knowledge of school system functions and organizations;
Knowledge
of the Maryland General Assembly, its structure and governance; knowledge of
the framework and governance of public education in Maryland;
Demonstrated
competence in the ability to provide timely and accurate information needed to
inform executive decisions;
Demonstrated
ability to present to a variety of audiences (board members, executive
leadership, school faculties, and parent/community groups);
Demonstrated
proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite
– Word, Excel, Outlook and/or PowerPoint) and cloud-based applications;
Ability to
review, analyze and draft administrative procedures against the backdrop of the
needs of PGCPS;
Ability to
analyze legislation and related documents to assess their impact upon PGCPS so
as to formulate, recommend and advocate a position;
Ability to
deal tactfully and effectively with school system administrators, staff,
parents and the community;
Ability to
maintain confidentiality with sensitive information;
Highly
self-motivated, self-directed, and attentive to detail;
Ability to
prioritize and execute tasks under pressure;
Flexibility
and ability to adapt to evolving job roles and diversity of projects;
Excellent
problem-solving skills and ability to develop appropriate options and actions;
Excellent
oral and written communication skills; and
Excellent
human relations skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree from an accredited
college or university required; Doctorate of Jurisprudence from an accredited
law school preferred. A minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in government
relations, researching laws and regulations and/or development of procedures required.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.