Minority Deputy Finance Director

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree
• One year of legislative experience

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

The Ohio House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the General Assembly. Alongside the Ohio Senate, it forms the legislative branch of the Ohio state government and works alongside the Governor of Ohio to create laws and establish a state budget. Legislative authority and responsibilities of the Ohio House of Representatives include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.

Summary of Position: Provides fiscal, legislative, and policy analysis to the Minority Caucus in the formulation and implementation of budgetary and legislative strategies and objectives. Works at the direction of the Minority Chief of Staff, the Minority Director of Policy, and the Minority Director of Finance.

Essential functions include:
1. Researches, prepares, analyzes, and summarizes bills, amendments and other legislative and fiscal issues while staffing legislative committees for the Minority Caucus
2. Works with stakeholders, such as governmental agencies, organizations and advocacy groups to gather and share information relative to fiscal and legislative matters
3. Consults with legislators, legislative staff, and Legislative Service Commission staff on legislative and fiscal issues
4. Works in coordination with Minority Caucus staff and legislative staff of Minority Caucus members to achieve Caucus objectives
5. Completes additional tasks as assigned by the Minority Leader, the Minority Chief of Staff, the Minority Director of Policy, and the Minority Director of Finance

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
• Understands legislative process and terminology
• Understands state government
• Knowledge of state budgeting process
• Experience with Microsoft Office•Conducts legislative and policy research
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
• Multitasks and prioritizes work to meet deadlines
• Maintains a professional demeanor in any and all circumstances
• Ensures confidentiality while handling sensitive work
• Works as part of a team
• Flexible and agile

Benefits

We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.  The employee contributes 10% of his/her salary towards his/her retirement.  The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.  Visit the OPERS website for more information.

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Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

The Ohio House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer.