Chief of Staff - Office of Senator Fernandes

Chief Of Staff

The Chief Of Staff (COS) is responsible for the successful operation of a Senator's office and for developing office services and staff support that promote a Senator's activities and priorities. The COS supervises employees and interns employed by the office and is responsible for a broad range of personnel management tasks and responsibilities. The COS serves as an advisor to a Senator on matters that can include legislation, district relations, communications, or strategy. Additionally, the COS may serve as liaison and / or spokesperson for the Senator with citizens, lobbyists, agency representatives, and state and local government officials. The Chief Of Staff reports to the Senator for whose office they serve. All applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities :

• Act as advisor to the Senator on office management, legislative, budget, constituent, communications, and district matters.
• Supervise employees and interns employed by the office; carry out responsibilities in accordance with office policy and applicable laws, including : planning, assigning, and directing work, addressing staff complaints and resolving problems, hiring, training, and disciplining employees and interns, reporting time and attendance.
• Oversee the administration of office goals and manage long-term legislative plans of the Senator.
• Act as principal liaison to Senate Counsel, Senate President's office, other member offices, local, state, federal elected government offices, and the media.
• Maintain good working relationships with the Senator, other Senate offices, constituents, and other key stakeholders.

Other Duties And Responsibilities May Include :

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

The Senate's total compensation package features an outstanding set of state employee benefits for eligible employees which you may consider towards your overall compensation, including, but not limited to : 75% state-paid medical insurance premium, reasonable dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts and dependent care assistance programs, low-cost basic and optional life insurance - retirement savings : state employees' pension and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan, 12 paid holidays per year and competitive sick, vacation, and personal time, competitive Senate-sponsored parental leave - tuition benefit for employees and spouses at state colleges and universities, long-term disability and extended illness program participation options, employee assistance programs - professional development and continuing education opportunities, qualified employer for public service student loan forgiveness program. The Massachusetts Senate is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, military, and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the diverse commonwealth we serve, and women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Generally, new hires can expect a salary between $87,221 and $110,617, which will be based on related experience, education, and training.