Legislative Specialist 2

Summary

Salary: $69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2026-62269
Department: Department of Health
Division: HL Leg Lias Off
Opening Date: 11/09/2026
Closing Date: 11/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 07253
Position Number: 00025979
Union: Non-Union
Bargaining Unit: A3
Pay Group: ST08
Bureau / Division Code: 00071301
Bureau / Division: Office of Legislative Affairs
Worksite Address: 625 Forster Street
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17120
Contact Name: Amber Lontz
Contact Email: alontz@pa.gov

THE POSITION
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.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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.
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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.
01

How much full-time varied and broad governmental experience do you possess?

• 3 years or more
• 2 but less than 3 years
• 1 but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03

Do you have one of more years of full-time varied and broad governmental experience related to legislative analysis?

• Yes
• No

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05

How much college coursework have you completed in public political science, history, government, public policy, public administration, business, or economics?If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• A conferred Bachelor's degree or higher
• A conferred Associate's degree
• 120 credits but less than 90
• 90 but less than 120 credits
• 60 but less than 90 credits
• 30 but less than 60 credits
• Less than 30 credits
• None

06

Preferred Criteria - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
08

Preferred Criteria - Do you have strong organizational skills?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Job Description

Salary: $69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2026-62269
Department: Department of Health
Division: HL Leg Lias Off
Opening Date: 11/09/2026
Closing Date: 11/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 07253
Position Number: 00025979
Union: Non-Union
Bargaining Unit: A3
Pay Group: ST08
Bureau / Division Code: 00071301
Bureau / Division: Office of Legislative Affairs
Worksite Address: 625 Forster Street
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17120
Contact Name: Amber Lontz
Contact Email: alontz@pa.gov

THE POSITION
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.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short !
See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our

Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.
01

How much full-time varied and broad governmental experience do you possess?

• 3 years or more
• 2 but less than 3 years
• 1 but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03

Do you have one of more years of full-time varied and broad governmental experience related to legislative analysis?

• Yes
• No

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05

How much college coursework have you completed in public political science, history, government, public policy, public administration, business, or economics?If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• A conferred Bachelor's degree or higher
• A conferred Associate's degree
• 120 credits but less than 90
• 90 but less than 120 credits
• 60 but less than 90 credits
• 30 but less than 60 credits
• Less than 30 credits
• None

06

Preferred Criteria - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
08

Preferred Criteria - Do you have strong organizational skills?

• Yes
• No

Required Question