What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legislative Affairs Intern (Program Assistant)- Part-Time HOURLY position at State of South Carolina?
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Under general supervision of the Policy Director, supports the agency’s legislative and government affairs functions by actively assisting with the analysis, tracking, and coordination of legislative and regulatory matters. Plays a key role in managing constituent and legislative inquiries to ensure timely and accurate responses. Contributes to the development of updates, reports, and other written materials that support the Office of Legislative Affairs’ engagement with the General Assembly and other stakeholders.
* Conduct research on legislative, regulatory, and policy matters affecting the Department. Prepare summaries, background materials, legislative updates, and other information to assist staff with review, analysis, and preparation for meetings or discussions.
* Monitor legislation and legislative activity, maintain tracking information, coordinate and schedule legislative meetings, and monitor relevant deadlines. Receive, route, and track legislative and constituent inquiries, assist with bill review and fiscal impact coordination, and attend legislative committee meetings or provide support at the State House as needed.
* Assist with tracking regulations and monitoring applicable regulatory deadlines. Support Office of Legislative Affairs coordination with Department programs and stakeholders involved in the regulatory process.
* Provide project, operational, and administrative support for the Office of Legislative Affairs, including meeting preparation, correspondence, records organization, and information requests. Assist with special projects and other activities supporting the functions of the office.
* Performs other duties as assigned related to the position.
State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the SCDPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.
EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant, being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers a Retirement Plan benefits for Temporary Part Time-HOURLY Employees positions that includes:
- Retirement benefit choices *
- State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
- State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
Salary : $20