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Legislative Affairs Advisor

DC Department of Human Resources
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/15/2026
Job Summary

This position is located in the Department of Buildings (DOB), Office of the Director, Office of Legislative Affairs. DOB is responsible for regulating construction activity in the District of Columbia. The agency operates a consolidated permit operations division, reviews all construction documents to ensure compliance with building codes and zoning regulations, and has inspection and oversight authority, through which construction activity, building systems, and rental housing establishments are inspected, with violations cited and, if necessary, abatement pursued within the limits of the law.

Incumbent is responsible for providing expert legislative advice, research, and coordinative assistance to the Director of Legislative Affairs pertinent to intergovernmental legislative affairs and related issues on matters pertaining to legislative development and implementation. Incumbent also provides technical assistance related to the tracking and monitoring of legislation and rulemaking; drafting, establishing, or amending legislation; the writing of required rulemaking; and the development of strategic plans.

Duties And Responsibilities

Incumbent participates in the development of department strategic plans for legislation; reviews, drafts and facilitates the enactment of proposed agency legislation and rulemakings; monitors and tracks legislation and rulemaking; tracks legislative sessions, markups, and various other hearings on D.C. Council. Reviews new and amendatory legislation for its applicability to DOB operations. Reviews current laws and regulations governing the agency's licensing, permitting, inspections, and enforcement responsibilities for the purpose of recommending proposed legislative and regulatory changes, as appropriate.

Completes special projects and assignments which facilitate important policy decisions, as well as policy development, formulation, and implementation. Assures research, compilation and preparation of all information, materials, documents, and reports for all projects and assignments. Coordinates or assists in coordinating pertinent matters and the flow of information documents between DOB, Federal, District agencies/departments, and the D.C. Council as appropriate, concerning specific regulatory or legislative assignments.

Qualifications And Education

Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

Licenses and Certifications

None

Working Conditions/Environment

The work is performed in an office setting.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Monday- Friday 8:15AM- 4:45PM

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0301-13

Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential

Duration of Appointment: Career Service Permanent

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under a collective bargaining unit.

Position Designation:  The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability – Security Sensitive.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

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