Job Description
Position Summary
The Legislative Affairs co-op will report directly to the Assistant Secretary for Governmental Affairs, and work as part of the Legislative Affairs Team to support their ongoing projects. This can include preparation for public meetings, communicating about projects such as the Needham/Newton Bridge, and providing administrative support to the team. Other aspects of the co-op may include responding to public inquiries and conferring with staff in order to exchange information, to coordinate efforts, and to obtain information concerning projects and activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with the team to coordinate and run virtual public meetings.
- Attend legislative hearing on bills that DOT is tracking.
- Take notes at legislative hearings to help DOT make informed decisions on legislation.
- Conduct research on the divisions of DOT, Aeronautics, MBTA, RMV, and Rail and Transit.
- Prepare briefs for the Secretary to testify at legislative hearings.
- Attend team meetings and offer input regarding weekly activities.
- Be one of the liaisons to the state legislature.
- Compile a weekly report that is shared with various members of state government.
- Become involved with pieces of DOT that interest them.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Be interested in transportation and state government.
- Be able to edit and write briefs.
- Be able to work independently.
- Be able to plan ahead.
Take-aways at the End of the Co-op
The selected candidate will be able to:
- Be able to run a public meeting using virtual platforms.
- Be familiar with the legislative process in Massachusetts.
- Be able to conduct legislative research.
- Be familiar with the various programs DOT runs such as Complete Streets and Shared Streets and Spaces.
- Be familiar with each division within DOT and their mission.
- Be familiar with DOT's legislative goals.
About MassDOT
The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) takes great pride in connecting the Commonwealth's residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT's inclusive culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers.
MassDOT's divisions include: Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.
Qualifications
This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.
Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.
Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.
- For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.
- For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.
- For a disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857-274-1935.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.