2026 - LEGISLATIVE ANALYST

Description CLOSING DATE: CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT UNTIL NEEDS ARE MET WE’RE HIRING: LEGISLATIVE ANALYST The Office of Council Services is recruiting for a full-time Legislative Analyst.

Who We Are The Office of Council Services provides administrative services to the Council Chair, the Councilmembers’ individual offices, and the Council’s district offices.

In the County’s legislative process, the role of OCS is to staff the County Council’s committees and provide objective assistance to individual Councilmembers.

Staff Appointments Legislative Analysts are appointed by the Council for the 2027-2029 Council term by resolution and do not have permanent or civil service status. The term begins at noon on January 2, 2027, and expires at noon on January 2, 2029. Legislative Analysts may be reappointed by future Councils to additional terms.

Examples of Duties

• Work in coordination with others to carry out the functions of the Office of Council Services, which include assisting the County Council, its committees, and the Councilmembers with their legislative responsibilities.
• Routine work includes researching, analyzing, and reporting on legislative issues; drafting legislation, meeting agendas, and correspondence; and coordinating and staffing legislative meetings.
• Occasionally, attendance at evening meetings and off-island meetings may be required.
• Other related duties may be assigned, including light lifting, setting up interactive conference technology for remote meetings, transporting Councilmembers and staff as necessary, and coordinating special events.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s or graduate degree. Official transcripts will be requested.
• Strong research, analysis, writing skills, and related experience.
• Government work experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office word processing and spreadsheet software and other computer applications.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Ability to staff evening and off-island meetings and travel between islands.
• Ability to work with limited supervision on multiple competing assignments in a dynamic work environment.
• Qualification on a written test administered by the Office of Council Services.
• Experience in one or more of the following fields is highly preferred: land-use planning; government finance; policy research and analysis; parliamentary procedure; smart growth and sustainable development; government relations; housing; human concerns; infrastructure; parks and recreation; transit; journalism; public works; and environmental issues.

Supplemental Information

How To Apply

• Download the application form: http://www.mauicounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11679.
• Submit your completed application, resumé, and cover letter by email only to [email protected].
• In your cover letter, briefly describe how your education or experience relates to the position description and how the skills you possess will make you successful in the Legislative Analyst role.

Salary Range $81,455 to $153,595 annually, as established by Section 2.08.060, Maui County Code, depending on education and experience. The Council may assign staff to any step in the appropriate salary range.

If you have questions or need more information on this position, please contact the Office of Council Services at [email protected], or Keoni Shirota, Personnel Specialist, at (808) 270-7838.

Nondiscrimination policy: The Office of Council Services and the Maui County Council do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, National Guard participation, or any other basis covered by State or Federal laws governing nondiscrimination.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Maui

If you have never applied for a job using the NEOGOV system, you must create an account. You will need a username, password, and working email address to create your account. Your detailed work history is required on the application. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is NOT an acceptable response under the "Work Experience" section. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. Applications may be rejected if they are incomplete.

RECRUITMENT IS ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY

The above recruitment is being administered on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.

Personnel Services Email: [email protected]

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