What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Legislative Analyst position at City of Victoria TX?
General Summary
The Office of Economic and Demographic Research is seeking a Senior Legislative Analyst. The analyst will serve as a technical expert in monitoring and analyzing the General Appropriations Act and legislation with budgetary significance, as well as cash flow throughout the fiscal year. The analyst will also use state budgeting and various accounting records to examine complex financial matters, as well as provide both written and oral reports on the information. The analyst should be detailed oriented and focused on accuracy.
Examples of Work Performed
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five years of professional experience in research, analysis, program planning and evaluation, or administrative work.
A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.
A doctorate from an accredited college or university can substitute for two years of the required experience.
Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
SALARY
Commensurate with experience.
The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Open until filled
ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABILITY
If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.
Working for the Florida Legislature includes a lucrative benefits package, including affordable health insurance options, free dental, long-term disability and employee life insurance, as well as competitive retirement. Employees have access to a college tuition waiver program, an employee assistance program, paid annual and sick leave, and paid holidays. Learn more below!
Health and Dental Insurance
Employees have a choice of participating in the State Self Insured Plan or a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) if available in the county of residence or employment (Standard and High Deductible Investor plans are available). Full-time employees pay $30 per month for family coverage or $8.34 per month for individual coverage. Part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. For dental insurance, the Legislature offers a PPO plan that offers choice of dentist and pays from 50 to 100 percent of usual, customary, and reasonable charges. There is a $1500 maximum benefit per plan year. The Legislature pays the total premium for full-time employees and part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work.
Leave Accrual Benefits
Annual Leave accrues as follows based on creditable state service:
Up to 5 years - 11 hours per month 5 to 10 years - 13 hours per month Over 10 years - 15 hours per month
Sick Leave accrues at 9 hours per month for all full-time employees.
Life and Disability Insurance
Group Term life Insurance with an accidental death and dismemberment benefit provides $25,000 coverage. The Legislature pays the total premium for full-time employees and part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. For disability insurance, the Legislature offers a Group Long Term Disability Insurance Plan that provides a monthly benefit of 60 percent of covered monthly earnings after an elimination period of 360 days. The Legislature pays the total premium.
Retirement
Participation in the Florida Retirement System is compulsory for all salaried staff, except certain re-employed retirees. New employees have until the end of the eighth month following their first month of employment to select a retirement plan, from the traditional pension plan or the investment plan. New employees will receive an informational packet approximately two months after the hire date. Members and staff contribute 3% of their salary towards retirement and the Legislature pays the remainder of the premium.
Florida Pre-Tax Plan And Deferred Compensation Plan
This state sponsored program includes Supplemental Insurance Plans, Health Savings Account (when enrolled with an Investor Health Plan), and a Flexible Spending Program on a pretax basis. The Supplemental Insurance Plans include hospitalization, cancer/intensive care, dental, vision, and accidental/disability. The Flexible Spending Program includes healthcare and dependent care accounts. A competitive Deferred Compensation Plan is also offered. The State of Florida Deferred Compensation Plan offers a number of investment options including variable annuities, mutual funds, and a bank, with a variety of contract providers.
Paid Holidays
New Year's Day - Martin Luther King Day - Memorial Day - Independence Day - Labor Day - Veteran's Day - Thanksgiving Day - Friday After Thanksgiving - Christmas Day - Personal Holiday
Total Compensation Statement
The Total Compensation Statement provides a monetary value of each benefit listed below as well as a total annual compensation estimate. The annual salary amount used in this example is $60,000. Note: All values are based on individual plans.
The Office of Economic and Demographic Research is seeking a Senior Legislative Analyst. The analyst will serve as a technical expert in monitoring and analyzing the General Appropriations Act and legislation with budgetary significance, as well as cash flow throughout the fiscal year. The analyst will also use state budgeting and various accounting records to examine complex financial matters, as well as provide both written and oral reports on the information. The analyst should be detailed oriented and focused on accuracy.
Examples of Work Performed
- Prepares oral and written reports on state revenues and expenditures.
- Prepares official financial outlook statements used in the state’s appropriation process.
- Analyzes and summarizes proposed and enacted legislation for appropriations or fiscal impact.
- Participates in the development of forecast of revenue sources available for state spending or impact decisions.
- Participates in the development of the constitutionally required Long-Range Financial Outlook and the official calculation of the state’s revenue limitation.
- Ensures historical consistency for the state’s revenue and expenditure documents.
- Provides occasional guidance and ensures fiscal accuracy in accounting records across state agencies.
- Operates a computer to perform word processing, spreadsheet applications, and slideshow presentations.
- Assists in the coordination of the work of other staff members.
- Conducts research projects and performs legislatively mandated studies.
- Performs other related duties as required
- Knowledge of the state’s planning and budgeting process and systems.
- Knowledge of the state’s accounting records.
- Knowledge of applicable computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
- Knowledge of Florida state government, legislative rules, and procedures.
- Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, and organization.
- Ability to read and comprehend the Florida Constitution and state statutes and laws.
- Ability to communicate effectively and concisely verbally and in writing.
- Ability to take initiative on independent research projects.
- Ability to produce quality work under pressure.
- Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the demands of Legislators, their staff, and the public.
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and to contribute to the efficient internal functioning of the office staff.
- Ability to conduct in-depth, carefully documented and credible analysis under minimal supervision within established deadlines.
- Ability to make presentations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to work independently.
- Ability to collect and analyze data.
- Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.
- Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
- Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five years of professional experience in research, analysis, program planning and evaluation, or administrative work.
A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.
A doctorate from an accredited college or university can substitute for two years of the required experience.
Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
SALARY
Commensurate with experience.
The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Open until filled
ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABILITY
If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.
Working for the Florida Legislature includes a lucrative benefits package, including affordable health insurance options, free dental, long-term disability and employee life insurance, as well as competitive retirement. Employees have access to a college tuition waiver program, an employee assistance program, paid annual and sick leave, and paid holidays. Learn more below!
Health and Dental Insurance
Employees have a choice of participating in the State Self Insured Plan or a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) if available in the county of residence or employment (Standard and High Deductible Investor plans are available). Full-time employees pay $30 per month for family coverage or $8.34 per month for individual coverage. Part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. For dental insurance, the Legislature offers a PPO plan that offers choice of dentist and pays from 50 to 100 percent of usual, customary, and reasonable charges. There is a $1500 maximum benefit per plan year. The Legislature pays the total premium for full-time employees and part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work.
Leave Accrual Benefits
Annual Leave accrues as follows based on creditable state service:
Up to 5 years - 11 hours per month 5 to 10 years - 13 hours per month Over 10 years - 15 hours per month
Sick Leave accrues at 9 hours per month for all full-time employees.
Life and Disability Insurance
Group Term life Insurance with an accidental death and dismemberment benefit provides $25,000 coverage. The Legislature pays the total premium for full-time employees and part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. For disability insurance, the Legislature offers a Group Long Term Disability Insurance Plan that provides a monthly benefit of 60 percent of covered monthly earnings after an elimination period of 360 days. The Legislature pays the total premium.
Retirement
Participation in the Florida Retirement System is compulsory for all salaried staff, except certain re-employed retirees. New employees have until the end of the eighth month following their first month of employment to select a retirement plan, from the traditional pension plan or the investment plan. New employees will receive an informational packet approximately two months after the hire date. Members and staff contribute 3% of their salary towards retirement and the Legislature pays the remainder of the premium.
Florida Pre-Tax Plan And Deferred Compensation Plan
This state sponsored program includes Supplemental Insurance Plans, Health Savings Account (when enrolled with an Investor Health Plan), and a Flexible Spending Program on a pretax basis. The Supplemental Insurance Plans include hospitalization, cancer/intensive care, dental, vision, and accidental/disability. The Flexible Spending Program includes healthcare and dependent care accounts. A competitive Deferred Compensation Plan is also offered. The State of Florida Deferred Compensation Plan offers a number of investment options including variable annuities, mutual funds, and a bank, with a variety of contract providers.
Paid Holidays
New Year's Day - Martin Luther King Day - Memorial Day - Independence Day - Labor Day - Veteran's Day - Thanksgiving Day - Friday After Thanksgiving - Christmas Day - Personal Holiday
Total Compensation Statement
The Total Compensation Statement provides a monetary value of each benefit listed below as well as a total annual compensation estimate. The annual salary amount used in this example is $60,000. Note: All values are based on individual plans.
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