SUMMARY: Provide support to the Government Affairs Department.





ESSENTIAL DUTIES:



Legislative Staff Support

* Support Government Affairs staff during session in Salem through testimony preparation, attending committee meeting and providing briefs to Director.

* Maintain bill tracking system, schedule appointments with legislators and staff and prepare reports on legislative issues.

* Research state and federal issues as requested; Represent OMA at various functions.





OMPAC (Oregon Medical Political Action Committee)

* Maintain accounting and bookkeeping for PAC.

* Prepare and file state and federal finance reports as required.





Administrative

* Prepare expense, travel and lobbyist reports.

* Coordinate Legislative and Workers’ Compensation Committee meetings in Salem and Portland.

* Assist with the organization and maintenance of the director’s calendar. Arrange travel and accommodations. Keep Government Affairs staff informed of meetings and events.

* Projects and additional duties as requested.







QUALIFICATIONS:

* Intermediate to advanced level knowledge of Microsoft office products including Excel, Word and Outlook.

* Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills. Professional demeanor with ability to function as a department representative in social situations.

* Administrative experience beneficial; Knowledge of state and federal elections campaign reporting requirements helpful

* Experience in accounting and bookkeeping practices and utilizing Quicken or QuickBooks beneficial

* Minimum of two years of college education.





PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work involves utilization of stress-reduction methods and techniques.