Legislative Fiscal Officer Looking for Deputy Legislative Fiscal Officer at Oregon Full Time

Application Deadline:
04/17/2022

Agency:
Legislative Fiscal Officer

Salary Range:
$10,116 – $15,174

Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:
Deputy Legislative Fiscal Officer

Job Description:
The Legislative Fiscal Office (LFO) provides nonpartisan, permanent, professional analytical and investigative services to the Legislative Assembly. The mission of the office is to provide comprehensive research, analysis, and recommendations on the state’s biennial budget. LFO evaluates state expenditures, program administration, and agency organization to assist in development of the Legislature’s adopted balanced budget; prepares fiscal impact statements on legislative measures; and provides staff support to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means, Emergency Board, and several other legislative committees.

LFO is recruiting for their next Deputy Legislative Fiscal Officer. This position assists the Legislative Fiscal Officer with providing fiscal analysis and statewide budget tracking services to the Legislative Assembly, manages and coordinates Fiscal Office work products and staff, ascertains facts and provides objective research, analysis, and recommendations on budget matters to the Legislature.

This position requires a thorough understanding of the State of Oregon’s budget and the legislative process. Additionally, excellent verbal and written communication skills, coupled with the ability to summarize extensive information related to the statewide budget are essential.

LFO employees enjoy the flexibility to work remotely on a regular basis during the interim and have a dedicated office when working within the Capitol. During legislative sessions, staff remain onsite in the Capitol to carrying out the duties of their positions.

We encourage you to explore the position description provided to determine if your education and work history are comparable to those listed and welcome you to apply.

Additional work history and experience of the successful candidate will include:

Knowledge of:
Legislative processes and practices

Modern office practices and equipment, including applicable software

State budget and financial management systems

External factors affective agency budget or performance

State and federal laws and regulations affecting state programs and budgets

Budget policy and development principles

Skill in:
Verbal and written communication

Management and supervision

Fiscal management

Time management and organization

Problem solving and critical thinking

Attention to detail

Ability to:
Understand complex government programs and budgets

Identify incomplete or biased information

Review documents for accuracy

Maintain confidentiality

Maintain an impartial, non-partisan perspective in a political environment

Develop and maintain working relationships

Accurately perform multiple tasks

Work on a deadline

To view the position description in its entirety, please click here

HOW TO QUALIFY:
Your application must demonstrate:
A graduate degree and seven (7) to nine (9) years of related experience.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate ability to perform the duties of the position may be considered

Over the next two years, the Capitol Building will be undergoing extensive renovation and construction projects which may limit accessibility to employees. This will require Legislative employees to work both from home and within the building as the construction project dictates. While working from home, personal, stable and high-speed internet access will be required to perform the functions of this position. There may be occasions that require employees scheduled to be working from home, to report to the Capitol building. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable notice. However, employees may be required to report to the building under short notice. The Capitol building is located at 900 Court Street NE, Salem, OR 97301.

• Please attach a resume and cover letter that clearly states your experience and how it is applicable to this position. Applications received without both documents may not be reviewed.

WHY THE OREGON STATE LEGISLATURE?

Work/life balance – paid leave and a competitive benefits package.

We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year.

Collaborative work environment with a team of bright, hardworking, and fun individuals.

Opportunities for professional development to expand your breadth and depth of knowledge.

Support the creation of public policy and watch as history unfolds for the State of Oregon as ideas become crafted into policies and laws.

The Legislative Branch is made up of 7 small-medium state agencies where you can really get to know your co-workers.

TO APPLY:
IF YOU ARE NOT A STATE EMPLOYEE: To apply for this position, follow the “Apply” link and complete the application & questions online. If this is your first time applying in our new system “Workday”, you will need to create a new user profile. You can even drag and drop your resume into Workday and it will read and generate your Work History! Be sure to attach a cover letter and resume.

CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Login to Workday using the Career app on your Home Page. Prior to clicking “Apply”, update your employee profile to reflect your Education, Skills, and Job History (including your current job).

Attach your current cover letter and resume. Applications submitted without both documents may not be reviewed.

Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to you through this system. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.

This announcement closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Oregon state government provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235. If you are requesting veterans’ preference, you may receive an additional questionnaire in your Workday account. In order to ensure your privacy, we are asking that you complete the Veterans’ Questionnaire and attach your qualifying military documents at that time. This questionnaire will be sent to your Workday account after you submit your application. We ask that you complete the questionnaire before the application deadline; extensions may be granted if necessary and reasonable. For questions about documentation, please visit: Veterans Resources. Or call the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666.

The salary in this job posting reflects the base salary without contributions to the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Employees eligible for PERS will have their salary increased by roughly 6.95% and 6% will be automatically be subject to a mandatory employee contribution to PERS.

The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum and desired skills listed above.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact Aimee Steketee, Human Resource Analyst, at [email protected] or (503) 986-1373.

The Oregon State Legislature is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Workforce Diversity.