Legislative Research Council Director

State of South Dakota

• $85K — $100K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor degree or graduate degree.
  • Extensive legislative experience is required.
  • Previous managerial or supervisory experience.
  • Strong understanding of legislative processes.
  • Ability to oversee multiple divisions effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee operations across various LRC divisions.
  • Provide staff support to the Executive Board.
  • Assist House, Senate, and Joint Legislative Committees.
  • Hire and evaluate legal and analytical staff.
  • Manage and develop the LRC budget.
  • Serve as parliamentary advisor to the Legislature.
  • Ensure accuracy of South Dakota's legal codes and administrative rules.
  • Perform all statutory duties as required.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence the legislative process.
  • Collaborative environment with government officials.
  • Professional development in legislative operations.
Full Job Description
Job ID: 37815- Legislative Research Council Director
Agency: South Dakota Legislative Research Council
Location: Pierre
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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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