Job Description

Posting number: N-2026-62269

Department: Department of Health

Division: HL Leg Lias Off

Job classification: Legislative Specialist 2

Posting type: NCS External

Categories: Administration, Public Health, Management

Summary

Bring your legislative analysis expertise to the Department of Health! We are seeking an organized and motivated individual to serve as our Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs. This position gives you the chance to build strong relationships with legislative offices, agency leaders, and key partners while moving major initiatives forward. Every day brings new opportunities to solve problems and support public health goals. Apply today if you enjoy collaboration and meaningful work that makes a difference behind the scenes of government.

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Examples of duties

This position supports the Department of Health's legislative activities and helps coordinate communication with lawmakers, agency leadership, and stakeholders. The role plays an important part in advancing legislative and budget priorities while ensuring timely responses to issues that affect the department. As a Legislative Specialist 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Legislative Coordination: Assist with planning, organizing, and directing legislative activities for the department
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate with legislative offices, agency leaders, executive agencies, and constituents regarding department needs
• Inquiry Response: Research and address questions received from House and Senate offices related to constituent concerns
• Policy Collaboration: Coordinate with staff from communications, policy, legal, and budget offices to support consistent external messaging
• Legislation Review: Evaluate proposed legislation and provide feedback from program areas and administrative personnel
• Problem Solving: Work with Office of Legislative Affairs staff to develop solutions and make recommendations

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of varied and broad governmental experience, including one year of work directly related to legislative analysis; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• A current driver’s license which is not under suspension
• Strong organizational skills

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.