Job Description

Initial Posting Date: 02/23/2024

Application Deadline: 03/18/2024

Agency: Oregon Youth Authority

Salary Range: $6,901 - $10,674

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Government Relations Manager

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OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY

Business Operations Manager 2 \xe2\x80\x93 GOVERNMENT RELATIONS MANAGER

Salem \xe2\x80\x93 EQUITABLE BUILDING

Join Our Team as a Government Relations Manager at the Oregon Youth Authority!

Are you ready to do challenging policy work and make a meaningful impact on youth and staff in Oregon\'s juvenile justice system? The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Government Relations Manager to lead and oversee our engagement in the state legislative process. As the Government Relations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization by ensuring that legislative and stakeholder relationships and laws support our work and can be implemented. You will oversee policies and process internally, and supervise a team that performs records management, including expunction and releasing youth information, and the Interstate Compact for Juveniles. We are seeking a candidate who possesses a proven track record of managing the legislative process, building, and supporting teams, exercising sound discretionary judgment, and putting policy into practice. If you are ready to embrace ambiguity, lead a team, and drive positive change while working in a collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic environment, we invite you to apply for this impactful role. Join us in making a difference in the lives of Oregon\'s youth and help us navigate the complexities of the legislative landscape with finesse and dedication.

For a detailed information on the duties and responsibilities, please .

Would you like to learn more about this position or how our application process works? Join our Recruitment team every Wednesday during our OYA Career Chat Sessions. We can assist you with all your application and agency questions!

Join us this Wednesday from 11:00am-11:30am.

Additional Information:

We will use this recruitment to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and possibly future vacancies as they occur in this unit or location.

This position is part of the state\'s management team.

Relocation Reimbursement may be considered to top candidate. Please contact for more information.

Tentative Recruitment Schedule:

• 1st Round Interviews scheduled for April 2, 2024 (virtual interview)
• 2nd Round Interviews scheduled for April 10, 2024 (in-person interview, skills test conducted)
• 3rd Round Interviews scheduled for TBD (in-person interview)

ABOUT OYA

At OYA, diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than just words on a page. To meet our mission and live our values as an agency, DEI must be at the heart of all we do. We support cultural competence, develop teams and cultivate leaders in ways that are equitable to everyone, especially people of color, those who identify as LGBTQ+, or those from other marginalized communities. We are explicit and intentional as we identify resources that all our youth and staff need to grow and prosper. Our DEI work connects closely with our culture of positive human development, with safe and supportive environments where everyone is held accountable and connected to their community. The end goal is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.

If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences, with the opportunity to contribute to youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you! People of color, women, and other members of historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply!

Please take a moment to watch this quick video about Oregon Youth Authority, our team and our culture . Also check out one of our agency\'s youth communications assistants, H.P. at Rogue Valley YCF in Grants Pass interview some of his facility staff about why they chose this work. For more information about the OYA, please visit .

What\'s in it for You?
OYA values our employees. We believe that your time outside of the workplace is as valuable as it is inside the workplace. We offer a competitive benefits package, including low-cost, high-coverage , generous time-off, and a competitive . For a full list of benefits for GLC positions, please

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How To Qualify:

• Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR
• three years of related experience and a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in a related field.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated experience managing the development of a legislative agenda, representing an agency in a legislative process and coordinating bill review and response, and overseeing the implementation of legislation across an organization.
• Experience supporting a group, team or individuals, who perform unique tasks, to support their ability to meet the needs of their work, manage to their goals and create a supportive and productive workspace while managing for inclusivity and differences in team and staff.
• Ability to learn policies, procedures and key contacts in an organization or community, and know how to direct inquiries and problem solve when new issues arise requiring assessment and direction.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA: In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the attributes below to determine whom to interview.

• A candidate who excels in fostering connections among individuals and systems, with a strong commitment to promoting inclusivity and a knack for considering the effects of internal and external relationships on the organization.
• Ability to work in and is comfortable with ambiguity, while creating structure and clarity where needed.
• Skill to influence outcomes with informal authority while building and maintaining collaborative relationships.
• Ability to solve problems as they arise and keep efforts moving forward without getting stuck. This includes the ability to handle large amounts of scattered information, process it with agility, and reach practical conclusions quickly.
• A commitment to and knowledgeable about diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and experience working to reduce racial disparities.

How to apply:

• Complete the application fully or upload a complete resume including dates of employment and duties/responsibilities of each position.
• Complete the questionnaire / supplemental questions.
• COVER LETTER Required: Submit a cover letter that addresses your experience, skills, and knowledge to the REQUIRED SKILLS of the position.
• After you submit your application please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This step will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference.

. The task to claim preference will come after the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks. for a guide on how to upload your documents. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your DD214/DD215/civil service preference letter to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Additional Information:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be individualized based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical\xe2\x80\x8b\xe2\x80\x8b\xe2\x80\x8b condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or \xe2\x80\x8bexpression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.\xe2\x80\x9d The more diverse we are, the better our work will be.

Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation or for alternative format please contact OYA Recruitment at 971-345-1236. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

Pre-employment Checks:

In keeping with our mission, OYA will conduct a criminal record check, per , a driving record background check and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Information obtained about an individual is confidential. An individual who refuses to consent to a criminal records/background check shall be disqualified from consideration in the position for which you applied. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check, pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification as required for the position.

In 2003 Congress passed the (PREA), the first federal civil statue focused specifically on addressing sexual violence in juvenile facilities, jails, prisons, and other facilities. In recognition of the rights, safety, and well-being of the youth we serve you will be asked specific questions about your background to ensure our hiring and promotion practices comply with the National PREA standards.

All positions in OYA will require the incumbent to serve as a "mandatory reporter" of child abuse.

Visa Sponsorship:

We do not offer Visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security\xe2\x80\x99s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. OYA uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.

Have Questions?:

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