The Immediate Office of the Secretary (IOS) within the Department of the Interior (Department) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the Senior Executive Service (SES) position of Legislative Counsel located in Washington, DC. The incumbent would be responsible for the following:
- Oversees the preparation and coordination of the Department's views on all legislative matters to include proposed legislation, testimony, legislative reports, correspondence on legislation, and any other written statement expressing views on a legislative matter.
- Coordinates and engages in the establishment of legislative guidance and strategy, taking into account Administration and Departmental policies, fiscal constraints, and the need for a legislative program that reflects the needs of the diverse components and mandates of the Department.
- Advises the Secretary, the Assistant Secretaries, the Director of Congressional and Legislative Affairs, and the bureau and office directors on legislative and oversight matters using a thorough and detailed knowledge of legal concepts, principles, and practices.
- Directs the development and review of all Departmental testimony presented to authorizing committees of the U.S. Congress including who should represent the Department before Congress and directs and participates in the coordination of all testimony.
- Facilitates with the Director to assist the Department's nominees for Presidentially Appointed, Senate Confirmed positions to finalize nominations and prepare for Senate confirmation activities.
- Represents the department with Office of Management and Budget, other executive Departments, and the White House at high level policy meetings in which those views are considered.