GRADE
22
LOCATION OF POSITION
MIEMSS
653 W. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
This position serves as the Director, Office of Government Affairs for the Maryland Institute
for EMS Systems (MIEMSS). The Director is the main point of agency contact for elected
officials and their staffs at the federal, state and local levels and is responsible for the agency’s
legislative activities and intergovernmental relations. The Director is the agency’s principal
contact and liaison for legislative matters with the Governor’s Legislative Office. This
position serves as the main advisor to the MIEMSS Executive Director with regard to
legislative matters, related issues and legislation as they evolve, crafting and articulating the
agency’s position, and developing testimony and position papers. The Director
communicates and coordinates with counterparts at other government entities and private and
public institutions. The Director works with stakeholders to ensure initiatives and related
communications are consistent and logical. The position is responsible for ensuring on-time
completion and submission of statutorily required reports and correspondence. The Director
serves as a leader within the agency, collaborating with the other department Directors to help
develop and maintain awareness of relevant issues and provide guidance that is cognizant of
other governmental entities’ positions and initiatives.
This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
POSITION DUTIES
Tracks, analyzes, and assesses the anticipated effects of evolving legislation before and during each legislative session.
Researches legislations' backgrounds, including factual bases.
Makes recommendations to the Executive Director regarding the agency's position or response to specific legislative proposals.
Coordinates subsequent communications with the Governor's Legislative Office, legislators and their staffs, other executive branch agencies, and non-governmental stakeholders.
Compose position papers, correspondence, and testimony for the Executive Director's approval.
Works closely with the Assistant Attorneys General to develop legislative proposals and amendments, as necessary, to proposed legislation.
Ensure that the agency's stance and communication during the legislative session, and regarding specific legislation, are logical and consistent.
Coordinate with state, county, and local government entities on legislative matters to identify and advance legislation that impacts emergency medical services and emergency care in the state.
Collaborates with other agencies' governmental affairs representatives to share important information and guidance.
Ensures that the agency's responses to queries are complete and timely.
Serves as the main point of contact for the Governor's Legislative Office.
Develops the agency's annual legislative agenda, including identification of priorities for proposing legislation. Represents the agency at relevant hearings and meetings.
Collaborates with the Governor's Legislative Office and legislators on proposed legislation and provides assistance to legislators to address constituent concerns.
Ensures timely, appropriate responses to legislators' inquiries.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, public health, human services administration, political science, education, or other human services related degree
Experience: Two years of experience analyzing data and preparing reports
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated communications and research skills, producing high-level reports for external audiences.
Knowledge of EMS system regulations and policies.
Experience tracking, analyzing, and assessing the anticipated effects of evolving legislation before and during each legislative session.
Experience coordinating with state, county, and local government entities on legislative matters to identify and advance legislation that impacts emergency medical services and emergency care in the state.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The evaluation may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
