Legislative Research Council Director

South Dakota Legislative Research Council

• $100K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate or Juris Doctor degree required
  • Extensive experience in a legislative environment
  • Managerial or supervisory experience essential
  • Strong understanding of legislative processes
  • Ability to provide objective research and legal services

Responsibilities

  • Oversee operations of the LRC's various divisions
  • Provide staff services to the Executive Board
  • Support the House, Senate, and Joint Legislative Procedure Committees
  • Hire, supervise, and evaluate staff attorneys and analysts
  • Develop and manage the LRC's budget
  • Serve as parliamentary advisor to the Legislature
  • Ensure accuracy of South Dakota's legal documents

Benefits

  • Permanent, full-time position
  • Opportunity to influence legislative processes
  • Work in a collaborative environment with state legislators
  • Engage in strategic management and leadership
  • Contribute to the development of state laws and policies
Full Job Description
Job ID: 37815- Legislative Research Council Director
Agency: South Dakota Legislative Research Council
Location: Pierre
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The South Dakota Legislative Research Council (LRC) is accepting applications for a permanent, full-time Director. The Director is responsible for the administration, management, and strategic direction of the LRC. The Director ensures that the staff of the LRC provides professional, confidential, and objective research, legal, and fiscal services to the 105 members of the South Dakota Legislature.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Overseeing the LRC's Operations, Information and Technology, Legal, and Fiscal divisions;
  • Providing staff services to the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council;
  • Providing staff services to the House, Senate, and Joint Legislative Procedure Committees;
  • Hiring, supervising, and evaluating the LRC's staff attorneys, analysts, and support personnel;
  • Developing and managing the LRC's budget;
  • Serving as the parliamentary advisor to the South Dakota Legislature;
  • Assisting the Code Counsel to ensure that the Administrative Rules of South Dakota, Session Laws of South Dakota, and South Dakota Codified Laws are properly updated, current, and accurate; and
  • Performing all statutorily required functions.


Minimum Qualifications:

  • A graduate or Juris Doctor degree;
  • Extensive experience in a legislative environment; and
  • Managerial or supervisory experience.


The salary is dependent upon a candidate's qualifications and experience.

Application Process: A letter of interest, resume, at least 3 references, and any supporting documents should be submitted online ( https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=50S )

The application process will remain open until filled.

Rachael Person
Chief of Legislative Operations
South Dakota Legislative Research Council
500 East Capitol Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501
605-773-3251

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