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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 12/31/24

Applications Due01/31/25

Vacancy ID176491

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AgencySenate, NYS

TitleChief of Staff

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade38

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $90000 to $95000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 25%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 35

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Suffolk

Street Address 250 Veterans Highway

Hauppauge State Office Building

City Hauppauge

StateNY

Zip Code11788

Duties Description Overview: The Chief of Staff for NYS Senator Monica R. Martinez is a senior leadership role responsible for managing both the Albany and Long Island district offices. This position oversees legislative strategy, office operations, team management, and constituent services to ensure the Senator's priorities are effectively executed. As the principal advisor to the Senator, the Chief of Staff provides strategic guidance, manages key relationships, and ensures the efficient functioning of the offices in alignment with the Senator's goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Office Management

* Oversee teams in both the Albany and Long Island offices, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with the Senator's goals and priorities.

* Manage day-to-day office operations while ensuring office systems and protocols are consistently followed to enhance efficiency and collaboration.

* Recruit, train, and mentor new employees and interns to build a strong, effective team capable of meeting the demands of a fast-paced legislative environment.

Legislative Oversight and Policy Support

* Collaborate with the Legislative Director to develop and execute strategies which advance the Senator's policy goals.

* Provide oversight on legislative initiatives, ensuring thorough research, alignment with district priorities, and effective stakeholder engagement.

* Support budget negotiations by identifying key district priorities, preparing data-driven advocacy materials, and securing critical funding.

Constituent and Stakeholder Engagement

* Oversee constituent services to ensure timely and effective responses to inquiries and cases.

* Manage external communications, including media relations, press releases, and public statements, while maintaining the Senator's public image and messaging.

* Foster relationships with local governments, advocacy groups, and stakeholders, and coordinate outreach events to strengthen community ties.

Strategic Advising and Relationship Management

* Act as the Senator's primary liaison with Senate leadership, Assembly offices, the Executive Chamber, state agencies, and other key entities.

* Provide strategic advice on voting decisions and legislative priorities, focusing on district relevance and political implications during election years.

* Represent the Senator in high-level meetings and negotiations, ensuring her positions and district needs are effectively communicated.

Minimum Qualifications Qualifications

* Strong knowledge of state and local politics, legislative processes, and Senate operations.

* Proven experience in office management, staff leadership, and maintaining operational excellence.

* Exceptional research, analysis, and written and verbal communication skills.

* Demonstrated success in legislative advocacy, including passing critical legislation and navigating complex budget processes.

* Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with a focus on strategic outcomes.

* Experience building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, advocacy groups, and constituents.

Preferred Experience

* Prior experience as a Chief of Staff or in a senior legislative or public policy role.

* Background in constituent relations, community outreach, or event planning.

* Expertise in managing high-pressure situations, including election-year strategies and budget negotiations

Additional Comments Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes, cover letters, and references to ...@nysenate.gov. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This position involves occasional travel to Albany during session days and offers a salary range of $90,000 to $95,000, based on experience.

This recruitment will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant.

The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from:

* Dental insurance

* Employee assistance program

* Flexible spending account

* Health insurance

* Life insurance

* Paid time off

* Parental leave

* Retirement plan

* Sick time

* Tuition reimbursement

* Vision insurance

* Wellness Program

The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.

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Name Hiring Coordinator

Telephone n/a

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Email Address ...@nysenate.gov

Address

Street 250 Veterans Highway

Hauppauge State Office Building

City Hauppauge

State NY

Zip Code 11788

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes, cover letters, and references to ...@nysenate.gov.