Job Description

9/13/24 Update re: Notice of Closure of Conejos County Courthouse

Signature of the State Court Administrator approval available on file in the Human Resources Division.

General Statement Of Duties:
This position assists in the coordination, planning and management of legislative activities impacting the Colorado Judicial Department.

Distinguishing Factors:

Human Collaboration:
Interactions may result in decisions regarding implementation of policies. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.

Freedom to Act & Impact of Actions:
Employee normally performs assignments according to their own judgement, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance is reviewed periodically.

Knowledge & Skills:
Advanced: Work requires advanced skills and extensive knowledge of the work. Incumbent can handle complex tasks and translate complex nuances related to aspects of the job. Recognized by others within the organization for technical depth of knowledge.

Fiscal Responsibility:
Position has no fiscal responsibility.

Essential Functions Of the Position:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency and percentage of time may vary based on assignment.

1. Track introduced legislation including monitoring of introduced legislation, tracking amendments, committee hearings, floor votes, and publication of fiscal notes.
2. Maintain system to track legislation.
3. Coordinate meetings with stakeholders and staff.
4. Respond to requests for information from stakeholders and legislators.
5. Monitor, observe, and listen to legislative hearings.
6. Provide support to the Judicial Departments legislative fiscal review team. Review fiscal responses drafted by the team.
7. Provide assistance to other divisions in need of legislative information, research, or other direct legislative work.
8. Conduct research on issues related to courts in Colorado and trends in courts across the country.
9. Collect data from various Judicial systems for current and upcoming legislative issues.
10. Report on data collection and trends for the courts.
11. Write issue briefs and fact sheets for stakeholders, legislators, and district personnel.
12. Update and keep current contact information of stakeholders impacted by Judicial Courts legislation.
13. Attend meetings and trainings as required.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.

Education and Experience Equivalency:
A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in public policy, public administration, political science, or a related field.

OR

Additional relevant work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required formal education.

Work Related Experience:
One year of experience in legislative relations or legislative/policy analysis required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in political science, public policy, public administration, or related field. Three years of working with state legislation in policy analysis or legislative relations.

Licenses and Certifications:
None.

Physical Demands:

Physical Effort Requirements:
Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment:
Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment.

Work Location:
Office or similar indoor environment.

Exposures:
Individuals who are hostile or irate. Individuals with known violent backgrounds.

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