Policy Assistant #01123

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Policy Assistant in the Office of Policy, Planning, and Research. The successful candidate will coordinate all logistics, materials, minutes, and follow up related to the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services; assist with drafting and reviewing numerous agency reports; post meeting notices, draft minutes, and final minutes to the Commonwealth Calendar and Virginia's Regulatory Town Hall; track Freedom of Information Act requests and assist with responding to such requests; and draft the agency's daily legislative report during the General Assembly session. This position requires occasional evening and weekend work in excess of 40 hours. Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework will be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth's telework policy.