The Health Officers Association of California (HOAC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization representing the physician health officers in California’s city and county jurisdictions. HOAC’s mission is to optimize the impact of health officers to improve health and wellbeing for all.

The HOAC Legislative Analyst reports to the Director of Legislation. The Analyst’s duties include legislative work and administrative duties.

The hourly rate for this role is $38.46 // $80, 000 per year. This role is full time, benefitted, non-exempt.

Employment is provided by Heluna Health.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Administrative (20%)

• Participate in HOAC meetings
• Monitor CCLHO meetings
• Maintain HOAC legislative tracking list and resources
• Review County Board of Supervisors agendas and monitor their meetings
• Travel within the state of California up to three times per year
• Other duties as assigned

Legislative Coordination (50%)

• Provide bill reports to CCLHO Committee chairs each month and as needed for meetings
• Draft, deliver, and track the status of bill position letters to appropriate legislators and committees
• Monitor legislative committee hearings
• Assist in monitoring state budget process
• Provide public comment / non-substantive testimony in committees
• Respond to health officer inquiries about legislation
• Manage scheduling and serve as primary contact for HOAC’s Legislative Day, coordinating meetings between health officers and legislators
• Assist with developing materials and communicating key information to health officers to ensure their preparedness for Legislative Day
• Draft weekly legislative updates

Policy Analysis (30%)

• As part of a team, review introduced bills and determine importance based on stated health officer priorities
• Monitor communications from the governor’s office and watch press conferences
• As part of a team, make bill presentations to HOAC Legislative Committee
• Participate in relevant legislative committees representing health officer interests
• Monitor issues of interest to health officers, especially CCLHO priority areas
• Identify opportunities for health officers to become involved in legislation and policy issues identified by CCLHO

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

Some combination of the following education or experience is required

• Bachelor’s degree or least two (2) years of experience involved with the California legislative process or public health policy or administration

OR

• At least four (4) years of experience involved with the California legislative process or public health policy or administration, without the requirement of a bachelor’s degree

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

• N/A

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational and task management skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work toward a deadline

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand Occasionally

Walk Occasionally

Sit Constantly

Handling / Fingering Frequently

Reach Outward Frequently

Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally

Lift / Carry Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs

Push/Pull Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs

See Constantly

Taste/ Smell Not Applicable

Not Applicable Not required for essential functions

Occasionally (0 - 2 hrs/day)

Frequently (2 - 5 hrs/day)

Constantly (5+ hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled

A hybrid work option is available, with the ability to work remotely up to five days per week, including during the legislative session. However, during session, in-person attendance at hearings or meetings in the Capitol may be required up to four days per week as needed. During the legislative off-season (September through December), fully remote work is generally permitted. HOAC’s office near the Capitol is available for in-person work at any time.

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer), AIDS or HIV, genetic information or characteristics, veteran status or military service.

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