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Associate General Counsel - Legislative Program

Employer
Prince George's County Public Schools
Location
Upper Marlboro, MD, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Category
Administrator, Legal
Job Title:
Associate General Counsel - Legislative Program

Location:
Upper Marlboro, MD, US

Organization Name:
General Counsel's Office

Department Description:

Under the direction of the General Counsel, the individual will be responsible for developing the school district's legislative program and monitoring bills introduced to the Maryland General Assembly. An employee in this class submits testimony before the Prince George's County Delegations and committees of the General Assembly; monitors regulatory and policy issues before Maryland State Department of Education; monitors education related legislation pending before the U.S. Congress; and provides legal research, analysis and drafting of policies and procedures. Responsibilities may also include providing legal opinions and advice of counsel to the Chief Executive Officer and executive level staff on federal and state issues impacting public education.

Brief Description:

This is an Executive, Grade 1 Position

Salary Range: $78,418 - $160,916

CLOSING DATE: November 2, 2021

Resumes will be used to screen eligible candidates. Your resume must clearly outline your qualifications for the position.

Detailed Description:

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • Works with the General Counsel and the Chief Executive Officer to develop the school district's Legislative Program, to be submitted annually to the Board of Education for its adoption and subsequent distribution to legislators, education advocates and key stakeholders;
  • Drafts and reviews administrative procedures;
  • Provides advice of counsel to the Chief Executive Officer and executive level staff on federal and state issues impacting public education;
  • Works with the Chief Executive Officer, monitors all bills introduced into the General Assembly; ascertains the impact upon Prince George's County Public Schools of pertinent bills, as appropriate; develops position to be recommended to the Board of Education in public session on select pieces of legislation;
  • Drafts and submits written testimony before committees of the General Assembly on bills that the Board has taken a position or as reflected in its Legislative Program; orally testifies or prepares oral testimony to be delivered by the Chief Executive Officer or Board Chair, as appropriate;
  • Assists the Chief Executive Officer in representing the interests of the school system before the County Council;
  • Works in tandem with the Green Street Coalition, the Legislative Committees of the Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE) and the Public School Superintendents Association of Maryland (PSSAM), and similar like-minded public education advocates on issues before the General Assembly, the Maryland State Department of Education and the United States Congress;
  • Monitors regulatory and policy issues before the Maryland State Board of Education at its monthly meetings as to their impact upon PGCPS, and brings them to the attention of appropriate officials within the school district, as need be, for appropriate action;
  • Monitors significant legislative actions pending before the United States House of Representatives and Senate and their committees as to their potential impact upon PGCPS, and brings them to the attention of appropriate officials within the school district as need be for appropriate action;
  • Works with the Chief Executive Officer, the Office of General Counsel, and executive team members to review, analyze, and draft policies and regulations to reflect the updated needs of PGCPS that will also be responsive to actions of outside bodies such as the General Assembly and Maryland State Department of Education;
  • Establishes a regular, timely cycle of policies to be brought before the Board of Education for its review and adoption;
  • Ensures PGCPS policies and procedures are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations;
  • Responds to inquiries from school system staff, the public at large and public officials regarding interpretation of policies;
  • Responds to Public Information Act requests;
  • Serves as an advisor to the Chief Executive Officer on policy and intergovernmental relations issues; and
  • Performs other duties as required.


  • Job Requirements:

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Knowledge of the Maryland General Assembly, its structure and governance;
  • Knowledge of the framework and governance of public education in Maryland;
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze legislation and related documents to assess their impact upon the school district so as to formulate, recommend and advocate a position;
  • Demonstrated ability to research, analyze and draft policies/regulations against the backdrop of the needs of the school district;
  • Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills that demonstrate a professional demeanor;
  • The ability to interact with diverse populations which include school system personnel, the public and elected officials on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Education; and
  • Demonstrated proficiency with software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite-Word, Excel, Outlook and/or Power Point preferred).

  • EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

    Doctorate of Jurisprudence from an accredited Law School required; admitted to the Maryland Bar. Five (5) years of progressive, professional responsibility in governmental relations and/or policy legal/analysis for K-12 school districts.

    CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

    Admitted to the Maryland Bar.

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    No direct supervisory responsibilities.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

    WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

    The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

    None.

    Additional Details:

    Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment.

    As a condition of employment, all applicants for employment must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship by PGCPS. If you are not work-authorized and would require PGCPS to sponsor you for a work visa you will not be considered for employment.

    How To Apply:

    To submit an application online select apply.

    Please provide three (3) current professional references on resume.

    Please complete ALL sections and provide applicable details to ensure full consideration. If you need assistance with submitting your application online, please contact the HR Employee Services Center at 301-780-2191.

    Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

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