Legislative Assistant II (20648852)

Description

The Policy Advisor for Land Use and Environment Group (LUEG) leads the Supervisor’s agenda in areas including the Tijuana River sewage crisis, environmental policy, transportation, housing, climate adaptation, agriculture, and regional planning. This person plays a key role in the Supervisor’s priorities for equitable development and environmental justice. This position reports to the Director of Policy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and advise on policies related to planning, permitting, housing sustainability, and transportation.
• Draft policy proposals, board letters, environmental reviews, and public updates.
• Draft talking points and speeches that communicate the elected’s policies, priorities, and vision to constituents, stakeholders, and community leaders.
• Monitor the County’s Climate Action Plan, general plan amendments, and mobility investments.
• Conduct research and communicate policy ideas in support of the elected’s legislative agenda.
• Provide support to the elected at community events coordinating scheduling, logistics, and constituent engagement.
• Engage with academic researchers, environmental advocates, housing developers, and regional planning agencies.

Ideal Candidate

Qualifications:

• 4+ years in land use planning, housing, or environmental policy.
• Understanding of the Tijuana River Valley sewage crisis, CEQA, local zoning, and regional infrastructure planning.
• Understanding the impact of Land Use policy on social and health outcomes at the population level.
• Strong writing, research, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Benefits

• $80,000-$100,000 annually, based on experience.
• Defined benefit pension plan, with additional savings options through 457 and 401 accounts.
• County-paid flexible credits that allow you to choose from a variety of benefit plans, including medical, dental and vision insurances, short term disability and critical illness programs.
• County-paid life and accident insurance and long-term disability.
• Transit pass reimbursement program.
• 15 days of vacation a year, 14 County-paid holidays, floating holidays, paid sick leave, and discretionary executive time off.

Special Instructions

To Apply:
Complete the Google form at the following link: Office of Supervisor Paloma Aguirre